getting an au-pair

[tanyaya]

hi all

yeah - bullej, the idea is that the au-pair would primarily be assisting with DS1, who is 2, and has the energy of a thousand gazelles, so that i can keep my head above water with DS2.

re: $80-$150 weekly fee....
i think it's a pretty good deal, given that we already spend on the lower end of that for the occasional babysitter as it is....

/Tanya

[melbel]

Don't forget you have to pay into superannuation for them on top of that fee and do all the tax stuff for them as techically you become an employer...check into it carefully as most agencies don't cover this aspect, they expect you to....

[Rivlas]

I can recommend a nanny if you live in the eastern burbs who has a police check and WWC card. Plenty of references etc.

She is just over 30 and wonderful with children. Would leave my grandsons with her if I ever needed to.

If they live with you instead of coming daily there is alot of paper work involved as Melbel has stated.

[tanyaya]

hi Rivlas

that would be great thanks - do you know whether this nanny is available mornings - and what she charges?

please PM me - ta!

[Rivlas]

tanyaya, sent you a pm