![]() ![]() The nannies quit because they can't rely on a consistent paycheck and therefore, can't support themselves. I often see nannies leave positions because several times per year the family forces them to take time off unpaid. In the big picture, it's a small price to pay to help ensure longevity with your nanny. But, you have to put yourself in your nanny's shoes and imagine what it would feel like to not receive consistent income even though you've indefinitely blocked that time off for your job. It's hard to stomach paying someone when they aren't working. Guaranteed hours is one of those annoying things for parents that seems like such a waste of money. Can you imagine scrambling to find additional work because your boss told you that you were forced to take unpaid time off? Put yourself in your nanny’s shoes Think about it - the only way this works out is if by some chance your nanny gets connected with another family who happens to need coverage for that same exact week because their nanny is taking time off or something. The stars really have to align for something like that to happen. You might think it's easy for a nanny to just pick up extra hours elsewhere while you are on your week long vacation, but it's not. In fact, most daycares charge parents when kids miss days, so this is not an unheard of practice in the childcare industry. Your nanny is blocking off that time for you each week and if for some reason you don't need your nanny to come in, that's your choice, not theirs. If you refuse to offer them or can't offer them, you should look into other forms of childcare because most nannies, especially experienced nannies, will not accept a position without guaranteed hours. It is the industry standard for ALL nannies (even new ones) to receive guaranteed hours. If you are employing a nanny, even part-time, you should be offering guaranteed hours. How would you feel if your boss told you not to come in for a week and that you wouldn't be paid? Just like you, nannies rely on consistent income to pay their bills - even one day of lost wages can significantly impact a nanny's financial situation. It's simply not fair to expect your nanny to lose pay when they are willing and able to work, but you are forcing them not to. A living wage not only means the pay must be fair, but it also means the pay must be consistent. Remember, when employing a nanny, you are agreeing to provide someone with a living wage. Why are guaranteed hours the industry standard and so important to offer to your nanny? Because it's fair and it makes sense. Guaranteed hours are the industry standard ![]() Keep in mind, you CANNOT bank these hours and use them at a later time - that is illegal. ![]() If the nanny worked 0 hours because the family went out of town for a week, the nanny would still be paid their 40 guaranteed hours. If the nanny only worked 30 hours, per the parents' request, the nanny would still be paid for 40. With guaranteed hours, the nanny in this example would be paid their full 40 hours regardless of if they worked them or not. Or sometimes the family travels and chooses not to take their nanny, so their nanny is off work during that time. Say a nanny is hired for 40 hours/week, but sometimes the parents are off work and don't have their nanny come in. ![]() Guaranteed hours are exactly that – hours that are guaranteed to a nanny so they can rely on a consistent paycheck. While similar, guaranteed hours and salary are not the same thing. I frequently encounter people using these terms interchangeably when they are not interchangeable at all. Salary: these are the two most confused terms in the nanny profession. What is the Difference in Guaranteed Hours and Salary? ![]()
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