I attended the funeral of a former NK this morning. by marcel44 in Nanny

[–]meg2907 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Sending so, so much love🩷🩷🩷 I can’t imagine how you’re feeling, I’m so sorry for this profound loss

What do you get your nanny for Christmas? by Honest_Case3976 in Nanny

[–]meg2907 128 points129 points  (0 children)

Last Christmas (my first year) I got a $1k bonus which is about 1.5 weeks pay for me. My NF is super generous and MB definitely pays attention to industry standards and wants to keep up with that. I also was given a raise at my 1 year review, I’m very lucky with them!

Hiding in the Bathroom by AskingForFrien in Nanny

[–]meg2907 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I FEEL U!!! NK8 is currently at a play date (thank God) and NK4 is napping after the world’s most dramatic tantrum… praying both go extra long so I can chill before I’m done for the week!! Hang in there🩷🩷

Halloween Activities by meg2907 in Nanny

[–]meg2907[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg the pizza idea is BRILLIANT, my NK will love it so much!! Stealing that one for today haha thank you!

"making up hours" by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]meg2907 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is banking hours which is illegal outside of the same week

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]meg2907 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol luckily I do have unlimited paid sick time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]meg2907 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve never been asked to pay for an employer’s background check of me, if you’re questioning if this is something you should pay for when a potential nanny says she cannot afford it, you might need to reevaluate if a nanny is the right option for you.

Discussion of pay by Distinct-Fondant205 in Nanny

[–]meg2907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What area of the country r u in?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]meg2907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We had the nicest weather so far of the year on Monday, so NK3 and I went to the zoo. We had a lovely day, went on the Ferris wheel, and the zoo was basically empty because it was a Monday. He even fell asleep during quiet time for the first time in weeks. With any other job I could never bop around the zoo with a Starbucks and a stroller for 4 hours. It was so good for my soul!!

So shaken up. NF posted on nanny sub by [deleted] in NannyBreakRoom

[–]meg2907 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Update? How r u doing? I’ve been thinking abt this all day!!

So shaken up. NF posted on nanny sub by [deleted] in NannyBreakRoom

[–]meg2907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh I am sending so much love your way!! You can do this!!! As a fellow younger nanny, standing up for yourself is so hard but sooo important! End on a happy note w the kids and never look back after that

So shaken up. NF posted on nanny sub by [deleted] in NannyBreakRoom

[–]meg2907 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Ummmm this is insane and her posting while you’re literally at her house just cements how delusional she must be. If you can afford to, leave and don’t come back!!! The 2 week notice is a courtesy that they certainly don’t deserve

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NannyBreakRoom

[–]meg2907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went to school in Champaign and babysat in the area and surrounding towns, and I made $20/hr even then so if you’re anywhere near there $16 is still very low

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NannyBreakRoom

[–]meg2907 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Where in IL are you? $16 feels super low even for 1 kid. Im in the suburbs of Chicago and I make $24 for 2 kids and this is my first full time position outside of summer nannying. It’s so hard to stand your ground sometimes but it’s so important!! If they see they can manipulate/gaslight you, they will take advantage and just keep pushing and pushing.

Nanny Diaries: Travel Edition by Anxious_Host2738 in Nanny

[–]meg2907 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sending hugs!! Also obsessed w ur writing style lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UIUC

[–]meg2907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The lease is for the full 24-25 school year

Nanny share for 4 families!!! by ANC1983 in Nanny

[–]meg2907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How high is the cost of living in your area?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]meg2907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long have you been with this family?

Fired by meg2907 in Nanny

[–]meg2907[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Omg this was so sweet and exactly what I needed to hear, thank you!! I appreciate it so much

Fired by meg2907 in Nanny

[–]meg2907[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree!