My PCA wants a pay raise

Uncle Peter · 10-28-2009, 01:11 PM

From $15 an hour to $17. I pay her out of my checking account, then my long-term care insurance policy reimburses me.

She shows up every day, monitors my skin meticulously, makes my breakfast, cleans my room, gives me the Magic Bullet, etc.

In my gut, I believe she deserves a raise. But I wanted to consult with the CC crowd before I dole out more dough.

Jimmy D. · 10-28-2009, 01:16 PM

how long has she been with you at 15 dollar rate? and you think she is doing a great job yeah?

Jimmy

Rbrauer · 10-28-2009, 01:17 PM

thats a hella increase! Most companies give an average 3% increase. Thats what? 15% or so? (just voicing an opinion.. I do not know the going rate)

EDIT : going with the rest of the gang.. is she worth it? Economy has been pretty sucky lately.

NorthQuad · 10-28-2009, 01:23 PM

All depends. How much is she pulling in working for you? How many hours does she work? Does she have to travel a fair distance and pay for fuel, bus tickets, etc.?

justadildo · 10-28-2009, 01:34 PM

all that matters is "does she deserve it ?"

reedyd · 10-28-2009, 01:46 PM

I have really great PCA's for 10.00 per hour. If it is worth it to you and you pay it then more power to you. Right now there are a lot of people looking for work. This is not the kind of economy to be demanding a raise in. Just remember everyone can be replaced.
I think your attendant must think that she can not.

Dave

PS My attendants do all you have listed that your aide does. I give them bonuses when possible. One has been with me for over 10 years.

Uncle Peter · 10-28-2009, 01:57 PM

She has worked for me for six months.

She takes a bus from her home about 5 miles away. Then she cleans houses for two-income yuppies after leaving my house.

cheesecake · 10-28-2009, 02:38 PM

Uncle Peter: The rate where you live for self pay is between 20-30 an hour, 30 closer to the NYC area. I would try to get her to split the difference.

In the future when hiring, you might want to put in a 90 day evaluation day with a 6 month review to follow that for a pay raise. This will show that you are treating the job as impt and serious. It also is a way to avoid pay increases after just 6 months.

No offense meant to the folks in Texas but the going rate for PCA is much lover than on the East Coast and in major cities.

Liz321 · 10-28-2009, 02:43 PM

30 dollars an hour off the books/out of pocket?

quad79 · 10-28-2009, 02:59 PM

Uncle Peter,that a huge increase only after 6 months.Geez,what will she want yearly?It's up to you though if you feel she's worth it,luckily you get reimbursed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liz321

30 dollars an hour off the books/out of pocket?

Yea really,yikes.Private pay sucks.

10-28-2009, 01:11 PM	#1
Uncle Peter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 609	My PCA wants a pay raise From $15 an hour to $17. I pay her out of my checking account, then my long-term care insurance policy reimburses me. She shows up every day, monitors my skin meticulously, makes my breakfast, cleans my room, gives me the Magic Bullet, etc. In my gut, I believe she deserves a raise. But I wanted to consult with the CC crowd before I dole out more dough. __________________

10-28-2009, 01:17 PM	#3
Rbrauer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lewisville Tx Posts: 1,045	thats a hella increase! Most companies give an average 3% increase. Thats what? 15% or so? (just voicing an opinion.. I do not know the going rate) EDIT : going with the rest of the gang.. is she worth it? Economy has been pretty sucky lately. __________________ Rick Brauer or just call me - Mr B http://www.riseadventures.org golf stuff- kspgolf.com and SoloRider.com Last edited by Rbrauer; 10-28-2009 at 01:42 PM.

10-28-2009, 01:23 PM	#4
NorthQuad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,792	All depends. How much is she pulling in working for you? How many hours does she work? Does she have to travel a fair distance and pay for fuel, bus tickets, etc.? __________________ It's a little too late for Caltrate.

10-28-2009, 01:57 PM	#7
Uncle Peter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 609	She has worked for me for six months. She takes a bus from her home about 5 miles away. Then she cleans houses for two-income yuppies after leaving my house. __________________

10-28-2009, 02:38 PM	#8
cheesecake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USA Posts: 5,276	Uncle Peter: The rate where you live for self pay is between 20-30 an hour, 30 closer to the NYC area. I would try to get her to split the difference. In the future when hiring, you might want to put in a 90 day evaluation day with a 6 month review to follow that for a pay raise. This will show that you are treating the job as impt and serious. It also is a way to avoid pay increases after just 6 months. No offense meant to the folks in Texas but the going rate for PCA is much lover than on the East Coast and in major cities. __________________ Every day I wake up is a good one

10-28-2009, 01:16 PM	#2
Jimmy D. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 96	how long has she been with you at 15 dollar rate? and you think she is doing a great job yeah? Jimmy

10-28-2009, 01:34 PM	#5
justadildo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: up here Posts: 1,303	all that matters is "does she deserve it ?"

10-28-2009, 01:46 PM	#6
reedyd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 439	I have really great PCA's for 10.00 per hour. If it is worth it to you and you pay it then more power to you. Right now there are a lot of people looking for work. This is not the kind of economy to be demanding a raise in. Just remember everyone can be replaced. I think your attendant must think that she can not. Dave PS My attendants do all you have listed that your aide does. I give them bonuses when possible. One has been with me for over 10 years.

10-28-2009, 02:43 PM	#9
Liz321 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,133	30 dollars an hour off the books/out of pocket? __________________ Get involved in politics as if your life depended on it, because it does. -- Justin Dart www.missliz.org

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