Hi all,
This is my first time coming to Reddit for advice so I am not entirely sure if this is the right area but here I go:
Back in the winter, I started working as a nanny for a family I know. The pay was never discussed, but after time I noticed I was only getting paid $8 an hour. I was surprised by this as prior to this family I had always been paid a minimum of $10 an hour as a sitter. From research (online and asking around) the average a nanny makes in my city is $14 an hour.
As time has gone one, the pay has stayed the same, even when the family allows their young niece to stay over (adding another kid for me to watch). This doesn't happen often, but when it does it makes me realize how underpaid I am. Before, the money was okay as I am still able to live at home while I attend University. However, I have had many health issues this summer and have quite a few medical bills that I need to pay.
In summary, I want to bring up getting paid more but I do not know how without feeling guilty. The family and I are close friends (and I know they are trying to save their money to be able to have another kid). But at the same time, I know my time is worth more than that, and I have other job offers.
Please Please help!
Submitted August 20, 2020 at 02:15PM by Rhymes-With-Egg https://ift.tt/3aUcG5P
