A nanny / family relationship is similar in many ways to a marriage. Things start our wonderfully and pretty much stay that way throughout the honeymoon period. Then real life sets in and some of the shine wears off. Not every expectation is met, feelings get hurt, hot buttons get pushed, each party is at times selfish, clueless and annoying. And like marriage, this is normal. It doesn’t mean it’s time to break-up, it doesn’t mean you made a bad choice, it doesn’t mean it’s never … [Read more...]
How to Talk About Nanny Taxes With Your Employers
Talking about taxes is a hard conversation to have with potential or current employers. Here are some quick tips to help guide you through the conversation. Be Prepared 1. Know what you need to earn in gross (before taxes) wages to bring home what you need in net (after taxes) wages. Use Breedlove’s Employee Paycheck Calculator to run the number until you come up with the combination that works for you. 2. Know what it will cost your employer. Your employer will pay about 9 to … [Read more...]
Accept, Talk, or Walk: Deciding What To Do In Emotionally Charged Situations
You find yourself facing a situation that you know you should do something about but you’re just not sure what. It could be with an inconsiderate family member, a selfish friend, a disrespectful employer, an over-the-top demanding client, a good-hearted but snail's paced contractor, or any number of types our lives intersect with every day. Or it could have nothing to do with the other person and just be a situation that pushes your buttons. You know, those things we’re hyper-sensitive to … [Read more...]
