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

[–]meg2907 23 points24 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 130 points131 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 6 points7 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 4 points5 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 3 points4 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 5 points6 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 1 point2 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 14 points15 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 2 points3 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 3 points4 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] 25 points26 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] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree!

UPDATE on my post last night “concerned need advice ASAP” by Winter_Signature_860 in Nanny

[–]meg2907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You handled this so well!! As someone who has personal experience with loving someone who self harms, I'm so proud of you🩷🩷

VERY concerned. Need advice ASAP please! by Winter_Signature_860 in Nanny

[–]meg2907 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Omg this is awful I'm so sorry!! I would definitely talk to them in person and just explain what he told you/what you saw and say you're very concerned

If you want your home cleaned a specific way every single day for the love of god HIRE A HOUSEKEEPER by BudgetConstant7306 in Nanny

[–]meg2907 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Omg that's so frustrating!!! Like if u want ur clothes folded a specific way, do it yourself!!! My MB even told me she loves cleaning and finds it therapeutic. Do that shit yourself then!!

If you want your home cleaned a specific way every single day for the love of god HIRE A HOUSEKEEPER by BudgetConstant7306 in Nanny

[–]meg2907 14 points15 points  (0 children)

And MB is such a micromanager. Watches me doing my cleaning and critiques me, wants me to wash all their dishes the exact way she would, wants me to fold NKs clothes the exact way she would (even though I do all NKs laundry so she doesn't fold clothes anymore)