Nannies message me weekly on Facebook complaining about job interviews in which parents don’t want to offer paid time off (PTO), overtime pay, or guaranteed hours. Here are some of the reasons I tell nannies to consider explaining to parent employers why they deserve PTO, overtime pay, and guaranteed hours. Career nannies have chosen childcare […]
Do You Have the Day Off as a Paid Holiday?
December 26, 2011 4 Comments

There are 11 federal holidays in the United States. Christmas Day is one of those days. Government offices, organizations, businesses, and schools are closed, almost without exception. Many people visit relatives or friends and are out of town. Public transit systems do not run on their regular schedules. In general, public life closes down completely. […]