Calling nannies with DC's under 5 - Do you take your DC's with you to work?

[josben]

I have just started a nanny job part time and do not take my DD (age 2 with me.) DD goes to family when I work - but I do feel a bit sad about this and really do miss her - especially as I'm looking after my employers DC's who are a similar age to her... (Its not an option to take her to work with me unfortunately.)

Does anyone else have experience of a similar situation - (i imagine its quite uncommon...? )

Why don't you look for another job? Surely there are people out there who would entertain a share. But, of course, you'd probably have to take a pay cut.

I am considering having a nanny and would be very happy for you to bring your daughter with you . I have DS who is 4 and DD who is 2 and another 2 year old would be very nice.

I've been trying to find out the same thing actually, I think as eleusis told you, you could work for a family that accepts DD, I'm planning to go back to work again, used to work long time ago for about £10 hr, does anyone know how much should I expect to get cause of taking DS with me??

I have taken my child to work with me since he was 3months old. Ive had two positions, both were part time in the term and full time in the hols. I have asked for £8 - £8.50 in the term and in the hols 8.30-6.45 £350net per wk. I am in London though.I think you would be suprised about the number of people who are willing for you to bring your child with you. It has worked really well for me and I know at least 4 other nannies who do the same.I don't think we should be paid significantly less than a nanny without children. Yes, it is a benefit to be able to take your child with you, but you are still doing the same job. If you are a good nanny then people will be willing to take you child or otherwise. The only thing I would say is that it can be hard in that sometimes it can mean late bedtimes for your child, dragging them out when they aren't well etc. You do have to be very flexible as your child has to fit in with the famiy's routiene. Having said this it's wonderful to be able to spend time with them and they will have constant play mates. On the whole I think the positives definitely outweigh the negatives.

The £8-8.50 per hr is net. I forgot to say.