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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They do t exist. I have 20+ years experience, a degree and impeccable references and it’s like pulling teeth to get a position at 25$ an hour. Most nannies are taking cheaper rates and I know some doing shares for 25$ which makes it harder for nannies to actually get a living wage. [/quote]

I'm so sorry to hear that. [b]I figure you'd want to pay someone that is caring for your kids a good wage.[/b] [/quote]

I'm not trying to be rude, but what is a "good wage?"   In Virginia, minimum wage is $12/hr.   People get paid signifcantly  more than minimum wage if they have specific skills, education, or experience that commands it.  Sometimes people get paid  significantly more than minimum wage if they will be working in a time/location that is undesirable, for example people who work graveyard shift or in hazardous conditions.
Do either of these describe your nanny or the jobs she is seeking?  I'm not saying nannies should only be paid minimum wage, but 250% more?[/quote]

Op here. Not rude at all. It's hard finding people you can trust. I feel the $34/hr we pay our nanny is fair since I trust her with the two most important people (my 2 kids) in my life. I really wish we could keep her longer, but it doesn't make sense to since they'll be in school fulltime next year. [/quote]

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