Nanny Golightly
Dana writes: I have been a nanny for a single dad for about a year. The dad is constantly referring to me as "family" and has crossed...
Nanny or Housekeeper?
Audrey writes: I have worked as a nanny for several different families, and have always been asked to do some light housekeeping in...
No Interest Loans
Amber writes: I work a demanding job for a family with three children. In addition to caring for the children I run a lot of errands. My...
Last Minute Cancellation
Lindsey writes: "I was scheduled to work an overnight for a family that is not my regular nanny family. This was planned a month in...
Surprise No-Pays
Melissa writes: "My employer frequently calls me the day of my shift to let me know I'm not needed. Should I still require they pay me...
Pay Gap, Anyone?
Brittany writes: "How can I convince prospective employers that I'm worth my asking price?" A: Childcare is one of the few industries...
Small Sacrifice, Grand Gesture
Moriah writes: "Should I feel obligated to attend my nanny family's events such as birthday parties and holiday gatherings, when...
Congratulations! No work, no pay.
Nora writes: "I was scheduled to work a full week, but then the kids' grandparents came to town and wanted to watch them. The family told...
Time Off, Stress On
Victoria writes: "Is it fair to ask my employer to still pay me when they go out of town on my scheduled workdays?" A: Yes! This is...