Nanny working on our holiday

[RahRahRooRah]

We are taking our nanny with us next holiday, just wondering how should I pay her?
We are going to be away for 10 days, (2 days travel, 6 days holiday, 2 days travel)
The 6 days she will be working normal hours, but do I pay her full wages for the travel days?

She is working all of those days not just the days she is caring for your children of course you pay her for the whole thing

You had to ask?

You should pay 10 days plus a bonus as it'll be incredibly intense for her. It's a holiday for you but she'll be putting more hours in, not less!

When I was a nanny I always found holidays with the family more stressful than being at home. If anything you should be paying her extra!

I used to be a nanny and travelled a lot, I got paid for the normal hours I did, extra for days I shouldn't be working (eg sat/sun) and an extra £2/300 depending on how many nights I had been away, usually about £30 a night. I also got quite a lot of time off during my normal working hours as the parents wanted to spend time with their kids.

You should pay for all travel, food and accommodation, full pay for every day plus extra spending money.

I look after other people's animals not their children, but the principle is the same. Is she doing something at your request to suit your convenience? Yes. Could she be doing something else instead while also doing whatever it is you've requested her to do? No

So pay her at least normal hourly rate.

FFS

Of course. And extra for being away from home.

why wouldnt you -why do you need to ask

is this a trick quesiton

Of course you do!

In my experience she’ll be working harder than ever on holiday, particularly whilst travelling.

Maybe it’s a reverse and your the nanny not getting paid? Your employers think it’s a wonderful holiday for you as well, that you’ll be on call 24/7 with a 30min break per day, lucky you.

Ah, are you actually the nanny and your employers are planning on not paying you for the days you are travelling for the holiday? If so, hand in your notice now. There are far better employers out there.

Is she getting a bonus due to being away from home, but still expected to take care of the children full time in another location? I get having a break and everyone deserves that- but basically nanny and children are going on holiday together, and you'll appear for dinner and take over then? Is she being provided with extra spending money to holiday with your children?

I was about to say, surely this has to be a reverse?

Yes, pay her for the whole holiday, including travel, and don't expect her to be on call 24/7, particularly on the journey to and from.

Great minds think alike @WellBHoise

You're travelling for two days, each way, for a six day holiday? That sounds exhausting.

Misses point.

Definitely a reverse...

I assume if the kids start kicking off on the plane/ in the airport you’ll expect nanny to deal with it?

I assume that during the travelling process she will still be acting a your ‘hired’ help?

If you’re happy to do everything yourselves whilst she munches maltesers and reads a magazine then that’s one thing - but if she’ll be ‘on duty’ during travelling then she’s still working and you should pay!

I have a cushy office job which regularly sends me to London! If they didn’t pay me for the travel I wouldn’t go, simple as!

The only thing along these lines I’ve agreed with is if your nanny wants a day off during the holiday to explore the city/lay on the beach - wouldn’t say that must be paid for!

Don't pay her at all OP. She should be grateful you're letting her go on holiday. In fact charge her for the travel costs!!!! I mean, it's not like you're going to expect her to be working for those 4 days and she's under obligation to go or anything

Wow! I can't believe you even had to consider this.

Hi fives @LuckyLou7

You should pay het overtime for all the hours she is unable to be at home.