I am a nanny for a certain family, what should i do... They come in late even though they expect me to show up on time.. sometimes they call to say they are on their way and sometimes theu just walk in late and say sorry.. this really hurts my feelings.. i have never spoken to them about this cos i really do not know how to bring this issue up.. i am thinking of quiting cos i am fed up.. am i just being paranoid... help..
2007-02-07 10:25:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
They feel its okay to tell me not to go to work on certain days and then they choose not to pay me for those days..
2007-02-07 10:35:34 · update #1
You should talk with them. Let them know that it's a problem when they're late because you have plans and obligations. If they don't seem to care and continue then I would give them my notice. You teach people how to treat you. You should have negotiated your pay, how much notice for days not requested to work in advance. Maybe you should sit down and let them know that they need to give you at least 24 hours notice when they don't need you to work and if they're late (over 30 minutes) then you're going to have to charge a fee. I can't imagine being late most of the time, not compensating you for that time and then telling you I don't need you on short notice and not discussing how that will be handled (pay). Be strong and let them know how you feel. Good Luck!
2007-02-07 11:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by Kimmi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I would say something to them. If you have to show up on time, then they should have the curtesy of doing the same. Or telling you they need to give you an hour more then what they say... like they only plan on being gone till 8pm.. they should give themselves an extra hour just in case... so tell you 9pm instead. I wouldn't put up with it...after they did that to me twice i would have spoken to them about it. That is unfair to you. So instead of just quiting talk to them first.. if they do it again.. tell them your sorry but won't be sitting for them anymore since they don't know how to be home on time. And calling and saying they are going to be late counts too...
2007-02-07 18:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by sleepyincarolina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think they are totally taking advantage of you. they most not appreciate you for your hard work and not respect that you have a life outside of work just like they do outside of home. i would be in the same situation as you though, i would not know how to talk to them about it. i would probably wait until they came in late and then bring the issue up. if you are thinking of quitting anyways then you won't have anything to lose. you might be surprised. they might not even notice that it bothers you or what they have done. they might make up for it. if your money is tight and you can't afford not to get paid on the days off that isn't fair either if you are suppose to work then. i would totally talk to them. good luck!
2007-02-07 19:25:01 · answer #3 · answered by mommyoftwo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with asking for common courtesy.
Sit them down and go over the set hours. And just say that you just signed up for a new class or you got a second job or you have made a standing dinner date with a friend...whatever...
You are respectful of their time...they should be respectful of yours.
What's harder to do? Sit down and have a polite grown up conversation? Or look for another job?
Sit them down and work it out...they may not realize that it bothers you so much and if you speak up they'll probably be mortified, apologize and be more respectful of your schedule.
2007-02-07 18:32:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would depend on how late they are and for what reason. I mean if it is just a couple min. then I don't know if it would be worth it but if it is by alot and quite often then I would say something or start looking for another job.
2007-02-07 18:37:22 · answer #5 · answered by Who Me? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't quit without talking to them. Let them know how you feel and tell them you want them home on time or would like to receive extra if they are not. Bring up your work ethic and remind them you are always on time. Hopefully it will help them to see that you shouldn't be taken advantage of.
2007-02-07 18:30:39 · answer #6 · answered by ubiquitous_mr_lovegrove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you're not being paranoid. Respect is respect. It is your job to show up for the alotted amount of time and care fortheir kids.... anything outside that time is their responsibility.
Speak up and stand your ground. If things don't change... leave.
2007-02-07 18:31:06 · answer #7 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should tell them, in a nice way, that you have a life and cannot work any more overtime. Don't quit, unless after having a heart-to-heart with them, they continue to do this.
2007-02-07 18:29:34 · answer #8 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it shouldn't hurt your feelings, just be flexible, life is unpredicable, go with the flow-its no biggie
2007-02-07 18:33:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋