it's my first time posting here - i've eventually found my way here while looking for our first nanny who fingers crossed, we've finslly found! no pressure, only back at work in 4weeks eh? (!)
we're just at the stage of drawing up contracts - hooray! unfortunately we had to go through anagency in the end - i say unfortunately because of their charges rather than the hopefully lovely nanny they've found us. quite an easy job for them really - they sent one applicant to us and she seems perfect for us, esp compared to the others i've seen/spoken to.
aaaanyway, my question was about nanny's meals. when we asked at the interview, she said of course she eats with the boys. that's fine by us - we're not going to quibble over an extra sandwich/portion of bolognaise etc etc. but the contract the agency have sent us says under benefits nanny receives 'all meals'. does it need to be that formal? and does that mean if they go out for the day say, we'll get billed for any food bought? is that normal?? we're so new (and naive!) to this. hubby says that in no other job would an employee be fed - he's got a point but we both agree this isn't just another employee. we've asked for packed lunches wherever possible. i might just get rid of the whole paragraph but thought i'd ask advice as you seem like a much more seasoned bunch than me
any other top tips for the contract???