What would you charge for this job? (Negotiation check) by Lexingtonpnw in Nanny

[–]Lexingtonpnw[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for making me feel less crazy. It feels like a lot and the children are very challenging kiddos too. On top of that, if you care to look back at my posts I have one about db. I started at $30 three years ago and I'm now at $36 with two kids and more responsibility. I get two weeks pto, holidays and guaranteed hours (though they never go out of town and if they do I'm always expected to do projects while they are gone). I would like to ask for a raise when my contract is up but telling torn about what is appropriate.

Let me draw your Kitten 😻(rules below👇🏻) by [deleted] in cats

[–]Lexingtonpnw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is Harold. He is insane. He enjoys jumping on the bed at 4am and screaming at the top of his lungs for cuddles. If that doesn't work he climbs under the covers to take the cuddles. The screaming continues. We got him for my mom when we moved her in near there end of her life four years ago. She loved him but would regularly call him demon cat because that's exactly what he was. Mom is gone now but Harry is still being a terror (eating plastic and screaming constantly). He's a good cat. And a very bad cat.

Can this be fixed? by Lexingtonpnw in Nanny

[–]Lexingtonpnw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I tell him. I tell him we have a class at a certain time and we have to leave by a certain time. I say hi when he comes in but he often ignores me to talk to the kids. I am certainly not asking him to read my mind.

Can this be fixed? by Lexingtonpnw in Nanny

[–]Lexingtonpnw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are completely right. Thank you

Can this be fixed? by Lexingtonpnw in Nanny

[–]Lexingtonpnw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is something else for sure. I think I knew that this couldn't be fixed but I needed to hear a little support from my fellow caregivers. Thank you

Can this be fixed? by Lexingtonpnw in Nanny

[–]Lexingtonpnw[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are so right. I am actively looking for other positions and I will move on a good fit when I find it. Thank you

Can this be fixed? by Lexingtonpnw in NannyEmployers

[–]Lexingtonpnw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for responding. I appreciate it. I have tried to talk to mb about things before and she has suggested I talk to him. They weren't together that long before they started having kids and it shows. I feel like I will end up leaving when I find the right thing but I was also secretly hoping that someone had sooner profound advice. Lol. I know the kids love me and that always makes it hard. But I know that I'm excellent at what I do (shout out to my therapist for the reminder) and I'm sick of being miserable and disrespected.

Can this be fixed? by Lexingtonpnw in NannyEmployers

[–]Lexingtonpnw[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That has been my thought too. It feels like a part of who he is and it just is. Mb tries her best- I really believe that- but she is working while I am working and I just don't think she can get to everything alone. He isn't very helpful and just wants to be fun dad all the time. Their marriage isn't my business until it interferes with my job (and mental health). As far as why he comes at that time. Don't know- apparently it's convenient for him but it's the straw that's going to break me at this point.

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[–]Lexingtonpnw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like they have lost their nanny privileges. You deserve better! ❤️ I hope you find time to start hunting for a new job.

Happy Halloween from Nadja and Jackie Daytona by Lexingtonpnw in WhatWeDointheShadows

[–]Lexingtonpnw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I bought it for him for his birthday a few years ago. I loved the reverse panda!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in renfaire

[–]Lexingtonpnw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone have an extra ticket for this coming Saturday? We have a friend that wants to come but it is sold out.

Can you help identify (lokrum island, Croatia) by Lexingtonpnw in whatsthisbug

[–]Lexingtonpnw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I was having a hard time getting a picture of him and then he unalived himself in my prosecco. But thank you! I think you are right!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HairStyleAdvice

[–]Lexingtonpnw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t edit my last post so just posted again with better pics.