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nanny pay ,benefits, and hours
hi everyone,
i am thinking about hiring a live-in nanny in the metrowest section of boston. i am wondering what is typical of the pay, benefits,and hours that the nanny will work. i would like to hire someone that has had some nannying experience and/or some preschool experience. any advice from both parents and nannies will be appreciated. thanks, gigi |
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Hi - I live in metro-DC, which isn't too far different in style from Boston (although pay scales may be different). We had a nanny for 4 years, altogether. We elected to pay the legal way, so witheld state and federal taxes and social security. We also payed OUR share of the SS taxes and unemployment taxes. Our nanny grossed $10/hour, which is a bit on the low side for our area, but since we were paying the extra taxes it worked out. (You can pay more if you do it on a strictly cash basis, but it's not legal and ultimately not fair, either, since the nanny doesn't get into the social security system that way.) We also paid for a health plan, starting in the 2nd year when we realized that she had no other coverage. OUr nanny was live-out. We never paid for days not worked (ie, sick days) but did pay for a 1-week vacation at a time of our, not her, choosing. Our nanny worked from 8-5:30, five days a week. Our nanny was responsible for the children, their rooms, the laundry and the kitchen/family room area. Our nanny had twins of her own (who had just entered preschool when she started) and had 5 years experience in a daycare. But she didn't drive and was able to cook nothing more challenging than hot dogs and peas. The big thing .... we had our nanny start work a week before I did, so I could be in and out of the house to see how she was doing and be comfortable with her. Even after I started work I'd drop by unexpectedly from time to time in the first weeks. And she was GREAT, so I was reassured. We're out of the nanny game now, but she still sits for us occasionally. --Beth Kevles http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner. NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would like me to reply. |
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m... i am thinking about hiring a live-in nanny in the metrowest section of boston. i am wondering what is typical of the pay, benefits,and hours that the nanny will work. i would like to hire someone that has had some nannying experience and/or some preschool experience. If you are looking for a live-in, you might consider an au pair rather than a nanny. I think people who want work as nannies who are also willing to live in are fairly rare; most would prefer higher pay and to live on their own. An au pair is an 18-26yo from a foreign country who comes to live with your family for a year. The cost is roughly $13K per annum, regardless of how many children you have, not including the additional costs of food, utilities, etc. attributable to having another person in your household. I also tended to pay my au pairs $20-$40 more per week than the stipend required by the program. There are a number of agencies out there that will assist you in matching with an au pair for a fee that represents roughly half the yearly cost (though I think it's well worth that amount--in addition to doing all the screening and providing some training for the au pairs on arrival in the States, the agency provided the girls with health insurance for the year and their transport to and from their home countries). I have had two au pairs and now have a live-out nanny. I was very happy with my au pairs and would gladly have gotten a third when my last one left in November, but my husband wanted a live-out situation and we had the good fortune to know someone who was available and qualified for the job. She is, however, considerably more expensive than the au pairs were (though worth it)! -- Be well, Barbara (Julian [6], Aurora [4], and Vernon's [a quarter to 2] mom) This week's special at the English Language Butcher Shop: "Be prepare to stop" -- CalTrans sign Daddy: You're up with the chickens this morning. Aurora: No, I'm up with my dolls! All opinions expressed in this post are well-reasoned and insightful. Needless to say, they are not those of my Internet Service Provider, its other subscribers or lackeys. Anyone who says otherwise is itchin' for a fight. -- with apologies to Michael Feldman |
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