Tonight I am only suppose to work until 6:00. And the people that I nanny for, always take advantage of me and come home almost 45 min late. I mean i have a life also. and i dont think that they relaize this. Anywho- The lady called about 2 hours ago, and asked if i could stay till 6:30 tonight, i know its only a half an hour, but Its such a long day. I told her that I could, but i really dont want to. Does any one have any suggestions on what I should do. Should i call her and tell her, but what is my reasoning? please help me out. thanks :0)
2006-07-27 06:11:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
thats kinda wat happend to my mom..
and one day my mom waited and waited for that lady to come and she was really late and my mom couldnt take it anymore so they started to argue about the stuff that she does to my mom becuase that lady was totally taking advantage of my mom ...but my mom wasnt saying anything cuase she didnt want to be someone thats mean like that so one day she coulnt take it anymore and they started arguing and stuff and they agreed that my mom wasnt gonna take care of the baby anymore..
...so yeah.
i would say soemthing like i have to do stuff in my own life that i have thave to take care of..
cuase she has to understand..
2006-07-27 06:39:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was a nanny a couple years back and I have also dealt with this. if you don't feel comfortable talking to the parents about them respecting that you get off at a certian time and that you need that time to relax and get things done then maybe you should find another position. I would start with talking to her. You never know she may be very understanding and make an effort to come home on time. gl
and for those who say suck it up... well what if you had plans? what if i said lets have dinner and i'll meet you at such and such place but then I dont show up for 1/2 hour. sitting there by yourself for 1/2 hour isnt all that fun. think about it that way.
2006-07-27 13:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy Ong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already said you would tonight then do it for tonight, but let her know when she gets home that from now on out you have other obligations, after 6pm and that she needs to be home. You could use the example that if her employer expected her to stay late at work all the time she would get paid overtime, you can tell her that from now on out any time you have to stay over 6pm you will charge her a fee say like 20 or 30$ to make up for you having to adjust you schedule LOL. GL hope this works for you
2006-07-27 13:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by ladyfreya_1402 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stay tonight the extra 30 min and then I would have a talk with her tell her you really enjoy working for them and genuniely care for the children but you have a life outside of work and there are things that need your attention right now and that the extra hours just aren't possible without compensation..That should take care of it and remember BE SPECIFIC on what your conditions are..If you are a good sitter they will be more than happy to keep yyou
2006-07-27 13:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by *bossy* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont call her and tell her no after you already said yes! What you need to do is sit down with them and seriously talk with them. Tell them that you absolutely LOVE being a nanny for their child/children, but that it is really inconvienient for your schedule when they dont get home when they say they are going to be home. Say that you make plans for after you get off work, and when they dont get home till almost an hour later it really effects the plans that you have made for later that night! Also, you dont HAVE to give them any reason or tell them what your plans are or anything like that! It is none of their business what you have planned...maybe you planned to go home and take a nap..they dont have to know thaT! Let them know that it would really be appreciated if they would be home by the time they say they will be there. Otherwise, if they continue to ignore your requests, I would quit!!
2006-07-27 13:18:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should let her know that you would like to work set hours. If she asks you in the future to work later, let her know that you are not able. You don't have to give her a reason. If you already told her you would tonight you're pretty stuck.
Also consider a deal where you get paid more for "overtime". You may work longer, but you'll make more money.
2006-07-27 13:18:27 · answer #6 · answered by zzmama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You already told her you would so.....you really should stand by your word. But in the future, don't agree to something you don't want to do. Just say no or at least come up with a good lie on why you can't. In the long run, you will just end up hating your job. And who wants to go to a job they hate everyday?
2006-07-27 14:22:45 · answer #7 · answered by kg'sbored 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you already told her that you would stay that extra 30 min. The next time she asks tell her that you cant that you have plans. You could tell her you want to watch the 7oclock movie or something,
2006-07-27 13:19:16 · answer #8 · answered by Latintweety 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your just going to have to do it tonight, it would be unfair to cancel the extra at such short notice but I would put my foot down about the extra that she expects you to do at other times.
2006-07-27 13:18:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you work for an agency, or on your own? If it's on your own, I'd tell the people that anything over 40 hours per week is overtime (1.5 times your normal hourly rate).
2006-07-27 13:49:39 · answer #10 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure she is running late for a good reason, its only a half hour and you are getting paid. Suck it up
2006-07-27 13:16:30 · answer #11 · answered by Alissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋