How Much Should I charge to Nanny?

Question

I currently nanny 2 boys. I arrive at their house at 6:15 am, wake the boys up, bathe the boys, dress the boys, feed the boys breakfast, get the older boy, who is 6, ready for school. The 6 year old then goes to school. I take the 3 year old back to my home. While at my house, I feed him(my food), play with him, potty train him, teach him, deal with his bad attidtude and then some. Then I have to be back at their house where I wait for the 6 year old to come home by 3:30. The parents arrive whenever the want between 4:00 and 5:00. In the mean time I take care of their dog, clean their house(occasionaly), and do their dishes(which is expected of me). These people feel they can cut my pay whenever and never discipline their children after I told them they did something bad. They never listen to me about the problems I am having and they couldn't care less, like its my problem not their's. I do so much and don't feel I get paid enough. So how much do you think I should charge a week?

Answer 1

um they are not treating you with any respect and they are taking advantage of you by not paying you on a regular basis. I would seek employment else where. and hope that those parents get their act together for the sake of their children. also you did not mention how much you are currently getting paid so its hard to recommend a new price to set

Answer 2

I think that you should find another family to nanny for.

You are obviously unhappy in your situation and in the long run, no amount of money will make it better.

This is someone's kids you are raising, it is important they have a positive role model in their day to day lives and with you unhappy, this may be rubbing off on the kids which causes them to act up, then you get even more unhappy, and so a cycle starts up that is difficult to break. Especially when it's just a job after all, and they're not your kids.

If your employers won't listen to you this is even worse. I have regular talks with my boys' nanny about what is happening with them, what I expect from her and what she expects from us.

There are plenty of families out there who need nanny help who will give you a warm welcome, treat you with respect and pay you fairly.

Get in touch with a local nanny agency for current rates of pay, tell them what you do and ask what other nannies are charging so you don't get ripped off. You migt even be able to see what other positions are vacant.

Best of luck.

Answer 3

not less than 350 a week. Not less than 10 dollars an hour.

Part of being a nanny is being treated like crap. Its the nature of our job. We dont nanny to be reconized as multitasking wonders, we nanny because the children we care for dont have parents who give them the time and attention they need. We're mothers on a pay roll.

If you dont want your services to include house cleaning, dont do that work, and make it known to your employer that while you will clean up after yourself and the children, you will not care for the house like a maid. Thats your choice, and you need to be responsible in your career to make it known.

As far as punishments go, the reason you're a nanny is because the parents dont give the children the time and attention they need, people with nannies dont want to be parents full time. Thus the nanny, they canpay someone instead of doing it themselves. you need to talk to them about how you are allowed to deal with their childrens misbehavior. Learn the value of routine, cause and effect, and a time out chair.

As far as pay goes, if they dont pay you once, shame on them. If they dont pay you more than once, shame on you for putting up with it.

A good nanny is pricesless, if you have to leave o n bad terms because they didnt pay you, I promise all you'll lose is that reference. But people are always looking for nannies.

Answer 4

Well to me it sounds like you nanny them and a maid. Not sure how much a week but I will say depending on how much they make your charge and for the food I would make them buy the food. If I had to be the nanny and they made good cash I would say from 150 but I also would charge them extra for house chores inless you made them of course. The food I would charge them its there kids not yours.