https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 06:59:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-pay-your-part-time-nanny#post-2875297 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 09:43:55 +0000 MrsADS 2875297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am working 3 days a week after coming back from mat leave with baby #2. It is extremely unusual in my field and took a lot of negotiation with my employer. It is a great balance for me. I have a commute as well, my work days are fairly long. Realistically, with my kids and their demands, the commute, etc. I couldn't work 5 days a week at my current job. But 3 days is doable. It is definitely a struggle getting out the door those days. I try to prep as much as possible the night before but it's still hair on fire hectic.</p> <p>After childcare expenses, I'm not taking home much ($500/month) but for me, it's looking at the long-term - my older son is 3.5 so he'll be in public school before too long, so my income will go up. And for me and what I do, I feel like it's important to keep my foot in the door, so to speak. If I took 5 years off, it would be tough to come back.</p> <p>I am EXTREMELY thankful it has worked out for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-pay-your-part-time-nanny#post-2875282 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 07:24:59 +0000 cake2017 2875282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@YogiRunner: I think this is great and also very healthy! You will find a balance that works best for you and the family. I work ft but have 3 day weekends and I am home early on the weekdays. LO is in a preschool soI know that’s beneficial for him as I go off and do adult stuff. I think a lot of people gave positive, truthful feedback. Be excited and enjoy this opportunity. Your children will have fun too being in a structured daycare or program PT too. It’s good for them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-pay-your-part-time-nanny#post-2875257 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 21:10:28 +0000 YogiRunner 2875257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Becky: @Autumnmama79: @agold: @gotkimchi: @Portboston: @muffinsmuffins: Thank you! I do think it will give me a needed break to come back and be a better parent. When I interviewed for half a day, I came home and had so much energy for the kiddos and was ecstatic to see them! </p> <p>The tips on logistics are super helpful too... the mornings will be complicated but we'll figure it out.</p> <p>Thanks for confirming that I should actually be excited about this! :happy: I know that I'm very lucky to have this opportunity to both have days at home and days at work. It's great to know that others do this even if it doesn't really add much to total income right away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-pay-your-part-time-nanny#post-2875248 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:47:03 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2875248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve been doing a 4 day week since DS2 was born and it’s been great. DW is on Mat leave with him for the year and DS1 is in school. I wish I could make the same amount of money for 3 days of work but that’s not feasible :silly: Having the extra day let’s me have time with our youngest and give DW a break and let’s me do grocery shopping and errands outside of the weekend. It’s been a great balance. Being away does make me a better parent and I’m ready to jump in when I get home. My work is demanding so I wish I could do a little less but for now this works and keeps our finances ok. </p> <p>I do drop off to school and DW picks up. When she goes back it will be 2 different places for each kid and I’m nervous about it so I get what you mean about that! Hopefully you can split it between you and your partner. Definitely meal plan, grocery pick up, and give yourself some slack as you get back into the swing of things. It will be a transition but I think you’ll find it gives you balance. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-pay-your-part-time-nanny#post-2875245 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:36:58 +0000 Portboston 2875245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve been working part time for about a year after staying home for 2.5 years. At first it was to break even with school and have a break for myself but I’ve gotten some raises over the year and taken on more responsibility so I’m coming out ahead now. Honestly, it’s such a good break for me. I was starting to go crazy staying home. Yes it’s more work to make dinner on the days I work but I meal plan every week and save the easier meals or crock pot meals for my work days. My commute isn’t bad (20 min max) and my sons school is in our neighborhood so usually I do drop off and my husband picks up. It’s worked out well for us so far and It’s soooooo worth it for me to have a break. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-pay-your-part-time-nanny#post-2875241 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:14:59 +0000 gotkimchi 2875241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@YogiRunner: I work 31hr/week and I actually love going to work lol. I can drink my coffee in peace and adults actually listen to my instructions and respond appropriately! We have an arrangement we’re half of my work mornings my husband takes our littles to school so those mornings I have 1.5hr of alone time and I bust out wash and dishes. Once you find a routine I think you’ll love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-pay-your-part-time-nanny#post-2875236 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:15:42 +0000 agold 2875236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@YogiRunner: You can do it! Congrats on finding a part time gig that is right in your wheelhouse, especially if you think such a gig is hard to come by. I'd take the job, even if only breaking even for a while. It will get you back into the game, and your kids will be out of day care soon and hopefully then you will be in the positive. I work full time. It so hard to leave the kids. But I live in a high cost of living area, so I need to work to be able to live where we want - which is where we grew up and where are family is. I don't loooove working, but I'm proud of what I do and happy to contribute to a great life for my girls! Finding childcare was the biggest stress of my life. Once you get that sorted out, you will be fine. Let me know if you have specific questions! Best of luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-pay-your-part-time-nanny#post-2875230 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:11:28 +0000 Autumnmama79 2875230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@YogiRunner: Congrats on your new job! I work part-time (3 days/week) and it has been wonderful. Being at work is actually a major break for me. The mornings that I work are HECTIC by nature. Just getting myself, DD and DS ready to go to school and daycare is a lot. I hate being rushed so I get us all up early and give us all lots of time for breakfast, playing/TV and getting ready. I also do as much prep the night before as possible. Lunches for sure but also I lay out DS's clothes and make sure shoes/coats are ready by the front door. Our commute is long and sometimes is hard with two kids in the back but I try to see the silver lining in that we have lots of great conversations that we might not normally have. :happy: </p> <p>I'm so grateful I get to be a mom and have a career - both fulfil me on very different levels. All the best to you as you return to work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-pay-your-part-time-nanny#post-2875226 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 16:37:45 +0000 Becky 2875226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work FT not PT. I thankfully have a lot of help from family so only have one child in daycare, twice per week and don’t need at childcare for the one in Kindergarten. The biggest thing for me was getting to a place where I was okay with things not being perfect. Our house is rarely super tidy, and I never have all the laundry done. A big one for me was only preparing a rotation of about 5 very simple dinners. I think most important is being comfortable with your childcare situation. </p> <p>I worked PT very briefly and honestly it was a breeze in terms of work/life balance compared to FT, but I also felt it made me a better mom than when I was home more often. Weeks when I have to take a personal day and stay home with the one in K because she doesn’t have school seem so leisurely and relaxed! I think once you get used to the being separated from your little ones bit you will find the housework/chores/shopping/cooking etc part to not be bad. Plus, with them out of the house there is a lot less to clean! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-pay-your-part-time-nanny#post-2875207 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:52:36 +0000 YogiRunner 2875207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am about to accept a part-time job after being home for almost 3 years (I have two small LOs). I've done hourly remote contract work in the past, but stumbled upon a 20-25 hour a week gig at an actual (awesome and brand new) office that is hard to turn down. The work is right in my wheelhouse and the people are great.</p> <p>I'm just having a hard time with a) leaving my kids, who are almost 3 and 5 months and b) the logistics of it all: childcare, the commute, etc. I'll barely break even with the nanny/daycare puzzle so it's really just to give myself balance as a mama and a professional. I feel like part-time opportunities like this are rare and I should jump on it.</p> <p>Would love to hear how others are managing the work/parenting balance. I hope I can feel balanced and refreshed in both my ability to parent tiny people and have a career!</p> <p>Thanks :heart: </p>