OK I AM A NANNY FOR A FAMILY HAVE BEEN WITH THE ALMOST 2 YRS, WELL THIS FAMILY DOESNT PAY ME ON TIME ITS ALWAYS WHEN ITS CONVIENT. I HAVE EXPRESSED THAT I NEED TO BE PAID, BTU ITS LIKE I DIDNT SAY ANYTHING I CARE FOR THIS CHILD BUT HER PARENTS DONT THEY HAVE HIRED ME 3-4 DAYS A WEEK I END UP THERE 7 DAYS.. NO JOKE OK SO SOMETIME SIS 6 BUT BIG DEAL I AM THERE MOST OF THE TIME 50-60 HRS A WEEK THEY STAY LOCKED IN THERE BEDROOM AND NEVER COME OUT , WHAT DO I DO.. HOW DO I LET THEM KNOW IT BOTHERS ME WITHOUT BEIGN RUDE, THEY DO NOT SHOW MUCH INTEREST IN THEIR CHILD THEY CALL ME AND SAY STAY OUT UNTIL BEDTIME.. THEY NEVER BATHE HER I ALWAYS DO.. I PUT HER TO SLEEP AND I WAKE HER UP! I AM THERE FROM 7 AM -7PM PLEASE HELP, I DONT LIKE SEEING HER NEGLECTED
2006-08-23 15:53:02 · 9 answers · asked by Tiffany P 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
CHILD IS ALMOST 3
2006-08-23 15:53:32 · update #1
HER MOM RUNS A BUISNESS FROM HOME DAD GETS HOME AT4OR 5 PM
2006-08-23 15:55:24 · update #2
You are being exploited. I know you care for this child, but you need to look for another job. You should have defined hours and you should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime, anything over 40 hours per week. And you should definitely be paid on time. You are partly responsible because you have tolerated the way they treat you for far too long. Get some backbone and speak up for yourself! But you may want to explore other job opportunities, because if you do assert yourself, these people may decide to get rid of you. Don't let your love for this child keep you bound in what is not much better than slavery. You need to love and respect yourself enough to change this situation.
2006-08-23 16:08:55 · answer #1 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are stuck between a rock and a hard place.First get another job(one that pays you), offer your services on certain nights. Since you care for the child have sleep overs at your house that way you can keep a watchful eye on the sittuation. If you do fro little while and feel like thing are not going well for the little one you need to make some phone calls for the little's sake
2006-08-23 16:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by gainesrickyl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would line up another job, then give the parents an ultimatum. They must pay you on time and you should be getting overtime for all those hours. It is important to let yourself be heard, or they will take advantage. The truth is, if you quit, they will have another nanny in a day or two.
2006-08-23 17:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by ♪♫♪ La Dee Da ♪♫♪♫♪♫ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to quit working for people who do not respect you or the job of parenting more. Then you should call your local Child Protective Services and report them for neglect. It might wake them up enough that they will act like responsible parents from now on. If not, at least you will find employment where your employers respect you and your work.
2006-08-23 16:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by TXChristDem 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think one of the laws in most states requires a "nanny" to report child abuse.... FYI ...neglect is abuse whether you think so or not
it is your responsiblity as a "nanny" to report this and if you dont you should not be allowed to be anyones nanny
do it for the sake of the child ...she will be better off
and your not being paid why are you still there ... if you really loved that child you should report the ABUSE because thats what it is
2006-08-23 16:00:50 · answer #5 · answered by ptmamas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should write them a letter telling them how you feel and also that you are considering leaving for another position.
I hate people like this,I mean you are taking care of their child for goodness sakes. You should be the FIRST person they pay. They are taking serious advantage of you and treating you really crappy as well. How sad:(
2006-08-23 16:02:55 · answer #6 · answered by andreabetty2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i AM a nanny. let's talk. they are not treating you fairly, but i have lots of questions.....like, how old are you? do you live with them? do you eat and sleep there? contact me here.......paper_pod @yahoo.com, i would love to help you, but we need to talk......i think i might could help. talk to me. being a nanny is a tough thing to do....i know. i love the kids, ( i have 3) A 3, 4 and 9 year old. i love them. true love, i would never want them to be mis-treated, so i stay no matter what....find me, we'll talk
2006-08-23 16:17:58 · answer #7 · answered by melissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit. They surely won't hesitate to fire you, if they don't like what you do - like, demand fair treatment.
You already know from the way they treat their child that they won't be fair to an employee, who ISN'T as important to them (supposedly) as their own child.
2006-08-23 15:59:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ok
2006-08-23 15:59:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋