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how much?

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Funky2sarah · 09/03/2010 11:39

hi guys

well as you all seem to be a fountain of knowledge,please help!!

I am giving up looking for a nanny job that I can take my own child to, after 15 yrs in the business, I am no longer employable...forget the great references etc..... grrr dont get me started!

So, How much would it cost in woking/surrey to put my little one into a CM for say 3 days 9-5 or 10-4?

thanks

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Funky2sarah · 09/03/2010 13:05

StarExpat - thanks for the reply, much needed info and always good to have a recomendation!

Yeah I keep trying and as above, I have reduced my rates but the agencies advertise the jobs as ok for nanny with own child and then I never hear back!I chase and have applied privately but to no avail! I temped over the summer as I couldnt find a full time job but some families dont like this, I cant win!

I have a job but due to a few problems that were sorted and now they are backtracking even though contract says otherwise, I need to get out! Other little bugs like - they dont pay me for overtime, always late home, never any food in the house even though they ask what i want for lunch, payed me late 3 months in a row, little boy needs shoes and they wont buy any, never give me any kitty money so im stuck in four walls! Need I say more....lol

So if anyone is happy to take nanny with own child in my area, do let me know!!
cheers

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StarExpat · 09/03/2010 12:46

Oh, so you already have a job, then?

StarExpat · 09/03/2010 12:43

Funky2Sarah I pay £5/hour in Cobham, Surrey (not too far from you). Ds goes to cm from 7.50-3.50 (8 hours) and it's £40/day, £200/week. And she's excellent.
It seems there are a lot of people who don't mind a nanny having their own dc along with them as long as it's a reduced rate. Maybe you should keep trying?? How old is your dc?

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Funky2sarah · 09/03/2010 12:40

hi

thanks for the reply!
you have opened the whole can of worms here that is a bone of contention!

Yes -its a perk to take my own child to work and other mothers/fathers are not able to do this. Yes I do offer a reduction but not huge...could you pay your bills on 30-40% less salary per month?
I take my own food,drink,snacks, clothes,milk even toys and anything he needs on a daily basis.I supply my own double buggy, extra high chair etc.
The house I work in has electric,gas,heating,water etc that is already payed for and my son being with me does not affect this.If hes chilly, I put a jumper on, if hes hot, i open a window!
Yes - its shared care but he does not come first! Normally at home he has 3-4hrs sleep a day, at work an hr max as thats all that fits in with the chidren I look after routine.
He doesnt get to do toddler groups with his friends or tumble tots or music as the family I am with dont send their child.
So he does miss out but has become a very relaxed and easy individual who plays on his own and just gets on with life because he knows mummy is working.
If both babies fall over and bump heads, the baby I look after gets the first cuddle and so it goes.
so I will fight my corner and continue looking for a job that pays my bills and lets me live a little...after all you dont get paid less if they have 2, 3 or 4 kids, so why is my child so different!!

As it happens, I charge about £50 week/£200 month nett less for my services. I think thats ok..

Not having a go...just how I see it!!
cheers

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Funky2sarah · 09/03/2010 12:40

hi

thanks for the reply!
you have opened the whole can of worms here that is a bone of contention!

Yes -its a perk to take my own child to work and other mothers/fathers are not able to do this. Yes I do offer a reduction but not huge...could you pay your bills on 30-40% less salary per month?
I take my own food,drink,snacks, clothes,milk even toys and anything he needs on a daily basis.I supply my own double buggy, extra high chair etc.
The house I work in has electric,gas,heating,water etc that is already payed for and my son being with me does not affect this.If hes chilly, I put a jumper on, if hes hot, i open a window!
Yes - its shared care but he does not come first! Normally at home he has 3-4hrs sleep a day, at work an hr max as thats all that fits in with the chidren I look after routine.
He doesnt get to do toddler groups with his friends or tumble tots or music as the family I am with dont send their child.
So he does miss out but has become a very relaxed and easy individual who plays on his own and just gets on with life because he knows mummy is working.
If both babies fall over and bump heads, the baby I look after gets the first cuddle and so it goes.
so I will fight my corner and continue looking for a job that pays my bills and lets me live a little...after all you dont get paid less if they have 2, 3 or 4 kids, so why is my child so different!!

As it happens, I charge about £50 week/£200 month nett less for my services. I think thats ok..

Not having a go...just how I see it!!
cheers

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AWinHW · 09/03/2010 11:58

Can't answer your post but just wanted to say I'm in Hampshire and would have absolutely no issues with someone who wanted to look after their own child as well.

I assume that you don't charge the full rate as it's nanny sharing it's just that the other family is yours?

Unfortunately Woking is too far for me otherwise i would be interested!!