Throwaway account because I wanna stay anonymous.
I’m a nanny and the family I work for wants me to go with them to NYC for about 6 weeks this summer.
Right now I make $3,680/month. They’re offering $1,000 toward housing and expect me to find my own place nearby (they’ll be in Manhattan). I said I’d be open to contributing an additional $1,000–$1,500 to get something more private, like a studio or a nicer situation.
But after looking at prices in Manhattan, studios are like $4k–$5k+, and even rooms seem to be around $2k or more—especially for short-term stays. So realistically I’d still be paying a lot out of pocket just to be there for work or be with like 6 roommates.
They also want me to stay close by, which limits cheaper options.
Am I being unreasonable for expecting them to offer more support?
Also this is for mid next month and I’ve received no relations even while asking multiple times.
Would love to hear from other nannies or anyone who’s dealt with something similar.