Should I Quit?

I work 8-4:30 M-F for $300 a week.
I have had this job for four weeks, and the mom rarely makes it home on time. she said my hours would be 8-4 or 8-4:30 and she is often home 4:45-5:00
I take care of four children age one year to six years. three of them are in preschool/school for a few hours per day. I pick up two of them from school every day and get paid .40 per mile. In four weeks, I have spent two 44 hour weeks for $300.
If I was working a 40 hour week, my pay equals $7.50 an hour. Isn't that low to begin with, for four children? I'm ready to quit.

Mia s in Mizunami, Japan said: I work 8-4:30 M-F for $300 a week.
I have had this job for four weeks, and the mom rarely makes it home on time. she said my hours would be 8-4 or 8-4:30 and she is often home 4:45-5:00
I take care of four children age one year to six years. three of them are in preschool/school for a few hours per day. I pick up two of them from school every day and get paid .40 per mile. In four weeks, I have spent two 44 hour weeks for $300.
If I was working a 40 hour week, my pay equals $7.50 an hour. Isn't that low to begin with, for four children? I'm ready to quit.

quit quit quit....thats crazy pay

Only OVERNIGHTERS...supposed to be 1/2 nights a week turned into 3, regularly. They would call me the morning they were SUPPOSED to be home to tell me they were offered overtime and needed me to tell them THAT second if I could stay til the next day. I was scared of being unemployed and said yes over and over again. You can do better easily. Raise your rates to at LEAST $10 an hour (I live in a rural area where childcare is easy to come by and would never charge less than that for an eight hour day with four kids), tell her to get home on time, or find a new position.

Girls, Girls Girls!!!
PLEASE... you are both not getting what you are worth , I have a brother how is paying 200-300 dollars A"DAY" for two boys that need to be taken to hockey practice picked up from School ,dinner and this is only for aprox 3pm -5pm 5:30ish 2-3 days per week .Dont sell yourselves short .you have a BIG respondsibility when you take on this type of job . you need to let them know this when you dicuse wages. good luck with this , hope it helps you both in the future.

I can't believe you'd agree to such low pay for such a big responsibility--AND that someone is willing to hire somebody to care for their CHILDREN and pay them so little! I would have never agreed to work so many hours for so little no matter what the circumstances are. Talk to the family about your issues, that you need a raise, and tell them to contact their local nanny agency if they don't agree with the price you're asking. If they can't respect you as an employee then QUIT!

I need help. I have been working for the same family for almost 2 years now. I love my family greatly I have a loving relationship with the parent and children and extended family. my pay is 14 per hour i work about 30 a week which is great. Here is my problem I was offered a chance at another job which would be $15 per hour heath benefits and 45 hours a week. this would be great so i can move out on my own and start saving for my wedding and future. I will be intereviewing with the family on thursday if all goes well how do i tell my family im leaving and am i making a wise choice or selling out my family for money ?????/////////////////help please

nansati in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania said: I need help. I have been working for the same family for almost 2 years now. I love my family greatly I have a loving relationship with the parent and children and extended family. my pay is 14 per hour i work about 30 a week which is great. Here is my problem I was offered a chance at another job which would be $15 per hour heath benefits and 45 hours a week. this would be great so i can move out on my own and start saving for my wedding and future. I will be intereviewing with the family on thursday if all goes well how do i tell my family im leaving and am i making a wise choice or selling out my family for money ?????/////////////////help please

i'm in the same boat. i've been with a family for 2 years, and it's just not working out. i get paid on salary for 50 hours a week,but both parents are doctors. i live out, and i'm planning a wedding. i was all for raising a baby, but she's now 2 1/2 and i'm not a pre-school teacher.

in your situation i would say go for the new job, if that's what you want. i need completely out of this job so that after i get married i can have a break and not be burnt out before i have my own kids.

i'm just struggling with how to say i want out!

Mia s in Mizunami, Japan said: I work 8-4:30 M-F for $300 a week.
I have had this job for four weeks, and the mom rarely makes it home on time. she said my hours would be 8-4 or 8-4:30 and she is often home 4:45-5:00
I take care of four children age one year to six years. three of them are in preschool/school for a few hours per day. I pick up two of them from school every day and get paid .40 per mile. In four weeks, I have spent two 44 hour weeks for $300.
If I was working a 40 hour week, my pay equals $7.50 an hour. Isn't that low to begin with, for four children? I'm ready to quit.

I have been a nanny for 6 years now. I can definitely tell you that is ridiculous! That many children and that many hours is not enough pay. If the mother is late she should pay you for that extra time you are there. Hopefully you discussed all of that before hand and hopefully there was a contract made up and then signed by all. People expect you to come to there home everyday, take care of their children, run errands, cook, clean, you name it. Which is fine if it has been discussed before you start and a contract has been made and signed. Also, if you're going to do all of that you should definitely be paid for that. If your employer was to get a quote from a daycare, a house cleaner and so on, she would see that she is getting you at a major bargain, but it's not fair to you. How can anyone be expected to live on that kind of money in this day and age. Having a contract is key when you are a nanny. Not only for you but your employer as well. That way, if and when anything like this ever happens, you both have something to refer back to. It's just good business to do it that way. If I were you I would definitely look for another job and quit. They are taking advantage of you and believe me it will only get worse. I've been there, done that and from personal expereince, it will only get worse. Good Luck!

Mia s in Mizunami, Japan said: I work 8-4:30 M-F for $300 a week.
I have had this job for four weeks, and the mom rarely makes it home on time. she said my hours would be 8-4 or 8-4:30 and she is often home 4:45-5:00
I take care of four children age one year to six years. three of them are in preschool/school for a few hours per day. I pick up two of them from school every day and get paid .40 per mile. In four weeks, I have spent two 44 hour weeks for $300.
If I was working a 40 hour week, my pay equals $7.50 an hour. Isn't that low to begin with, for four children? I'm ready to quit.

No. I have been looking for a job for almost 5 months now I would love to have a job like yours.

Hi Gals. I once was a Nanny several years ago and found it to be a lot of work for very little pay. Obviously things haven't changed. You work very hard and most don't get paid what they are worth. While I believe there is great value in being a Nanny, I encourage you to find something that pays you truly what you are worth. Because I can sympathize with you I would like to tell you there are other options out there. I have a business where I'm looking for highly motivated self-starters that do get paid what they are worth. It is in the dermatology field. while this may or may not be a fit for you, keep looking. You have great value and purpose. Contact me if you want more information.

try talking to her and explaining that maybe you would like more pay for the hours you are working and that her children should be worth it especially for the job you are doing and for her. if she still wont do it then quit.

Mia s in Mizunami, Japan said: I work 8-4:30 M-F for $300 a week.
I have had this job for four weeks, and the mom rarely makes it home on time. she said my hours would be 8-4 or 8-4:30 and she is often home 4:45-5:00
I take care of four children age one year to six years. three of them are in preschool/school for a few hours per day. I pick up two of them from school every day and get paid .40 per mile. In four weeks, I have spent two 44 hour weeks for $300.
If I was working a 40 hour week, my pay equals $7.50 an hour. Isn't that low to begin with, for four children? I'm ready to quit.

Yes, this is a very low wage, I am a nanny to only two children and work 30 hours and week and receive almost $400 dollars a week. Sounds to me like she´s abusing your time and value. But to her credit maybe you could sit down and negotiate a fairer wage before you quit, she just might be willing to pay you up to $10 an hour which is really the going rate. hope this helps.

Im a nanny in Boulder County and I make between $12-$15 per hr. Anything less then $10 for a nanny job is rediculous! I also have a friend that makes $15/hr as a nanny in Chicago. Maybe think about moving to the bigger cities, more job choices are there. Interview many families. I agree money isn't everything, sometimes you find an excellent family that just can't afford $15(you dont want a miserable job so sometimes take the lower paying job but great family over the high paying demanding one) but never settle for less then $10. Just my oppinion:)

Mia s in Mizunami, Japan said: I work 8-4:30 M-F for $300 a week.
I have had this job for four weeks, and the mom rarely makes it home on time. she said my hours would be 8-4 or 8-4:30 and she is often home 4:45-5:00
I take care of four children age one year to six years. three of them are in preschool/school for a few hours per day. I pick up two of them from school every day and get paid .40 per mile. In four weeks, I have spent two 44 hour weeks for $300.
If I was working a 40 hour week, my pay equals $7.50 an hour. Isn't that low to begin with, for four children? I'm ready to quit.

Ask HER TO PAY YOU MORE IF YOUR GOING BE THEIR UNTIL 5PM

Mia s in Mizunami, Japan said: I work 8-4:30 M-F for $300 a week.
I have had this job for four weeks, and the mom rarely makes it home on time. she said my hours would be 8-4 or 8-4:30 and she is often home 4:45-5:00
I take care of four children age one year to six years. three of them are in preschool/school for a few hours per day. I pick up two of them from school every day and get paid .40 per mile. In four weeks, I have spent two 44 hour weeks for $300.
If I was working a 40 hour week, my pay equals $7.50 an hour. Isn't that low to begin with, for four children? I'm ready to quit.

Talk to the mom and start charging extra when she runs over her time. Four children is allot of children, you should be making at least 10.00 an hour. Speak to the mother.

Mia s in Mizunami, Japan said: I work 8-4:30 M-F for $300 a week.
I have had this job for four weeks, and the mom rarely makes it home on time. she said my hours would be 8-4 or 8-4:30 and she is often home 4:45-5:00
I take care of four children age one year to six years. three of them are in preschool/school for a few hours per day. I pick up two of them from school every day and get paid .40 per mile. In four weeks, I have spent two 44 hour weeks for $300.
If I was working a 40 hour week, my pay equals $7.50 an hour. Isn't that low to begin with, for four children? I'm ready to quit.

Mia,

First check around and see which other jobs are available for your skillset. If there are other possibilities then yes, I would encourage you to quit posthaste.

avvia in Chicopee, Massachusetts said: Mia,

First check around and see which other jobs are available for your skillset. If there are other possibilities then yes, I would encourage you to quit posthaste.

I do not think you should quit. I think you should tell the parents you have concerns about the hours you agreed too. That it seems the hours are
slightly different from what they were when you first met and you would
like to just revisit that and see if we can get a time frame that we can
stick too. Most parents are more than happy to work with the nanny they
have if approached in the proper manner. I've been a nanny for 15 years.
Sincerely, Brenda

You deserve more than that for 4 children $15-20 and no less.

Mia s in Mizunami, Japan said: I work 8-4:30 M-F for $300 a week.
I have had this job for four weeks, and the mom rarely makes it home on time. she said my hours would be 8-4 or 8-4:30 and she is often home 4:45-5:00
I take care of four children age one year to six years. three of them are in preschool/school for a few hours per day. I pick up two of them from school every day and get paid .40 per mile. In four weeks, I have spent two 44 hour weeks for $300.
If I was working a 40 hour week, my pay equals $7.50 an hour. Isn't that low to begin with, for four children? I'm ready to quit.

I would quit, you are way under paid....i get paid $12 for one child.

That is ridiculous. I would leave for sure.

I am contimplating leaving my job as well. The pay is good 15/hr....for three kids 1-4. I have been working 44 hrs a week for a year and a half. I come in to the house and smile each day despite finding dirty diapers ALL over the house even in dirty dishes...random schedule changes...miles of tantrums...parents that are home and in plain site but expect that I will keep their kids at bay...letting friends bring copious amounts of sugar into the house while I rush around cleaning up after it all...grandparents visit for a weekend and I get no time off...no holiday long weekends...stay late for random meetings...oh and while I'm lucky enough to get 6 weeks vacation, it is spent dog/house sitting. I've had one week that was trulymine since I started. The parents argue-awkward...the mom actually ran out of the house crying the other day because her kid hurt her with something.......it won't be long before I do the same permanently.
Anyone else have these issues? Really need feedback and advice.

I understand the frustrations of being a nanny. The family I nanny for are nice, parents are great. They are very organized and clean. Dad is a little OCD and nit picky about things but I have learned in 2 years how to deal with him. He has actually gotten calmer this past year. Mom travels to new york and Chicago a lot, that is taking a toll on the 2 and 4 yr old boys I feel. The pay is good at $14 hr. it's the kids that literally drive me crazy. I am calm and never yell but I am firm. I try love and logic, the timer for sharing, time outs, etc but their behavior towards each other is crazy. They don't share and I have to hear crying and screaming over toys all day long, one boy is an extreme whinner and over reacts to everything. The other boy is hyperactive to the extreme and has quite the temper. They don't listen to anything I say, they scream at me when I come over and sometimes i just don't want to get up in the morning to deal with this anymore. However, the family counts on me. I have been there almost 2.5 years and being their that long you just can't walk away considering you have been a part of the children's life for most of it and you see them more then their mom sees them. Honestly, this is my last full time nanny job. I have been a part time nanny for 10 years, full time for 2.5 years, plus despite the constant and explosive tantrum and disrespect from the kids I still love the boys. Hard not to love a child when your a nanny to a family this long. But this honestly it the hardest job ever almost unbearable. Yet I do it, and will stick to it to the end because I need the money, most important the family needs and depends on me. But definately the last full time nanny job ever for me!

I understand the frustrations of being a nanny. The family I nanny for are nice, parents are great. They are very organized and clean. Dad is a little OCD and nit picky about things but I have learned in 2 years how to deal with him. He has actually gotten calmer this past year. Mom travels to new york and Chicago a lot, that is taking a toll on the 2 and 4 yr old boys I feel. The pay is good at $14 hr. it's the kids that literally drive me crazy. I am calm and never yell but I am firm. I try love and logic, the timer for sharing, time outs, etc but their behavior towards each other is crazy. They don't share and I have to hear crying and screaming over toys all day long, one boy is an extreme whinner and over reacts to everything. The other boy is hyperactive to the extreme and has quite the temper. They don't listen to anything I say, they scream at me when I come over and sometimes i just don't want to get up in the morning to deal with this anymore. However, the family counts on me. I have been there almost 2.5 years and being their that long you just can't walk away considering you have been a part of the children's life for most of it and you see them more then their mom sees them. Honestly, this is my last full time nanny job. I have been a part time nanny for 10 years, full time for 2.5 years, plus despite the constant and explosive tantrum and disrespect from the kids I still love the boys. Hard not to love a child when your a nanny to a family this long. But this honestly it the hardest job ever almost unbearable. Yet I do it, and will stick to it to the end because I need the money, most important the family needs and depends on me. But definately the last full time nanny job ever for me!

Before you quit, express your concerns and tell her you are not happy and why. then tell her you will only continue with a pay increase and a new contract. you are way underpaid. As far as being late....day cares and the like charge a crazy amount (per minute sometimes)for picking up late. I would put that type of thing in a new contract. She is taking advantage of you. I make $12.50/hour for one 5 year old.

Better to quit your work. There are lots of jobs that has much better wage that can support the needs of your family. But before you quit, be sure that you will able to find a better and stable job first.