dancerja77
13-04-18, 17:33
I am a nanny, professionally. I am not a babysitter, I am a caregiver. I take care of two small children, in fact I've helped raise them. I am with them 7:30 am- 6 pm. I am basically the Au Pair without living there. The family I take care of has 3 cousins who are 5,7 and 9. They've asked if I would watch them during certain days. Usually around 5 hours. At the end of the 5 hours they've either paid me nothing, or 20 dollars. 20 DOLLARS for 3 children? And of course I didn't say anything. Not the first time, not the second time but the 7th time. I said something. I emailed my boss today and pretty much explained that from now on I'm charging an hourly rate. I deserve this right? This is my JOB. I am not family, I am a 5 year college educated woman who knows what she's doing. AM I VALID IN THIS? ever since sending the email, I've been in FULL panic. Worried I will be fired, worried the family will hate me, etc. But why should I? I am doing them a favor!!!
Why don't I value myself, how can I stop letting others walk on me? Should I be worried?
Why don't I value myself, how can I stop letting others walk on me? Should I be worried?