So I'm perusing the AU Jobs board, horrified that sitters expect $17 an hour

[Anonymous]

I was paying $12 an hour in 1996 when my son was born. The current rate parents I know pay is $20 an hour.

Really. Would you feel comfortable posting your zip code?

I live in 20015, so within range of AU sitters, and $20 for one kid is unheard of.

[Anonymous]

I also live in AU sitter range and $20 for one kid is absolutely unheard of. We pay $12 and have never had trouble finding a sitter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I was paying $12 an hour in 1996 when my son was born. The current rate parents I know pay is $20 an hour.

Really. Would you feel comfortable posting your zip code?

I live in 20015, so within range of AU sitters, and $20 for one kid is unheard of.

You are silly stupid!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I was paying $12 an hour in 1996 when my son was born. The current rate parents I know pay is $20 an hour.

Really. Would you feel comfortable posting your zip code?

I live in 20015, so within range of AU sitters, and $20 for one kid is unheard of.

You are silly stupid!

Not you, her.

[Anonymous]

What is the site for the AU board?

[Anonymous]

I went to AU in the early 90s and was paid $15.00 per hour then, by multiple families. I would guess there are plenty of families willing to pay $20.00 now.

[Anonymous]

Is 10 enough for a high school senior. Baby is 15mos.
Doesn't change if its a mommie helper thing?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We pay $10 an hour for Marymount students. $17 is insane - most nannies start at $10-$13.

I think your logic is flawed. Most college students are better educated and smarter than most nannies, at least the severly under-educated nannies you find working in many homes in the area. I definitely expect to pay a college student (from a good school like AU or Georgetown) than most "nannies" in the area.

Let's be realistic. AU is not a good school.

No, let's me realistic. I don't give a shit where the person warming my couch for a few hours while my kid sleeps matriculated.

[Anonymous]

I don't care where my sitter matriculated, but I expect them to be something more than a "person warming my couch while my kid sleeps." My son doesn't go to bed until 9 or 9:30, so he is going to be spending some time with the sitter, and I expect the sitter to make a reasonable effort to interact with him and show him an ok time. I'm not expecting a circus act, but if he wants to play some board games, action figure games, etc., I expect the sitter to do that with him.

[Anonymous]

Offer the rate YOU feel comfortable paying. Someone will respond.

[Anonymous]

I'm one of those delusional nannies who makes $20/hr+, but I'm also not in your area. Agree with PP - offer the rate you're comfortable with and someone will respond.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We pay $10 an hour for Marymount students. $17 is insane - most nannies start at $10-$13.

I think your logic is flawed. Most college students are better educated and smarter than most nannies, at least the severly under-educated nannies you find working in many homes in the area. I definitely expect to pay a college student (from a good school like AU or Georgetown) than most "nannies" in the area.

That's ridiculous. Acing your SATs does not make you a better babysitter. Most of these under-educated nannies have 10x the childcare experience compared to your typical AU or Georgetown student. I know DCUM posters love to think their degree(s) make them a better caregiver, but get real.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is 10 enough for a high school senior. Baby is 15mos.
Doesn't change if its a mommie helper thing?

My HS senior charged $12 a couple of years ago.

[Anonymous]

$10 an hour and we give tips. At holiday time and her birthday we give gift cards.

[Anonymous]

I am an educated (UVA) nanny here in DC. I make $20/hr for any weekend/weeknight jobs.

Please do not compare me to the other nannies you have met!

Op, pay what you feel is right. I am sure you will find someone!