Anonymous wrote:OP, here.

I am someone who is trying to help my sister, who is a nanny and I think she is being taken advantage of and taking care of this person's in question two grandchildren for peanuts. The daughter is not working and the son is in grad school (not working). The daughter is divorced and came here from abroad with her baby to stay with her brother. My sister is in a tough spot and get's paid $1,150 per month as a live-in nanny of the two toddlers,--a 17-month old and a 2-year old. I think she should be getting at least 2,500.

That's all. I want to know what her bargaining leverage is as her DB and his sister are saying they don't don't work....My sister has no health insurance or other perks.

There are labor laws in this country. As other's mentioned your sister's pay is not dependent upon the financial status of her employer. If she feels she is not being paid a fair wage. She should keep track of her hours in a pocket calendar. She should record all hours worked. She also, I assume, receives housing as part of the employment. Does she have an employment contract? Do they pay her taxes? No one should EVER work "under the table" because you do not get social security credit for that work! It is stupid to do so! Contact a labor attny.

Anonymous wrote:not sure but can he adopt me?

me too! I have two adorable children: instant grandchildren. It is a win-win!!

I knew OP was that dumb. I just knew it.

Anonymous wrote:OP, here.

I am someone who is trying to help my sister, who is a nanny and I think she is being taken advantage of and taking care of this person's in question two grandchildren for peanuts. The daughter is not working and the son is in grad school (not working). The daughter is divorced and came here from abroad with her baby to stay with her brother. My sister is in a tough spot and get's paid $1,150 per month as a live-in nanny of the two toddlers,--a 17-month old and a 2-year old. I think she should be getting at least 2,500.

That's all. I want to know what her bargaining leverage is as her DB and his sister are saying they don't don't work....My sister has no health insurance or other perks.

What difference does it make whether he is worth a million or 100 milliom? Either way he could afoord to pay more. But as others have explained, this is irrelevat for your sister's sallary. I do think her sallary is low but I suspect she iis illegal.

In what way would a guess of his net worth give your sister leverage? You already know he can afford to pay way more than he is, and his net worth has nothing to do with the market rate for a live-in nanny taking care of 4 kids.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, here.

I am someone who is trying to help my sister, who is a nanny and I think she is being taken advantage of and taking care of this person's in question two grandchildren for peanuts. The daughter is not working and the son is in grad school (not working). The daughter is divorced and came here from abroad with her baby to stay with her brother. My sister is in a tough spot and get's paid $1,150 per month as a live-in nanny of the two toddlers,--a 17-month old and a 2-year old. I think she should be getting at least 2,500.

That's all. I want to know what her bargaining leverage is as her DB and his sister are saying they don't don't work....My sister has no health insurance or other perks.

The market dictates nanny rates, not employer net worth. If she wants more money, she is free to find another job that pays more.

God, OP, you are REALLY stupid if you don't understand this. Either that, or you think Walmart should pay its cashiers $600,000 a year because the Walton heirs are among the richest people in America, so OBVIOUSLY those cashiers have some bargaining leverage

Wow. The first sentence alone would have worked just fine. What does the second one add?

Anonymous wrote:OP, here.

I am someone who is trying to help my sister, who is a nanny and I think she is being taken advantage of and taking care of this person's in question two grandchildren for peanuts. The daughter is not working and the son is in grad school (not working). The daughter is divorced and came here from abroad with her baby to stay with her brother. My sister is in a tough spot and get's paid $1,150 per month as a live-in nanny of the two toddlers,--a 17-month old and a 2-year old. I think she should be getting at least 2,500.

That's all. I want to know what her bargaining leverage is as her DB and his sister are saying they don't don't work....My sister has no health insurance or other perks.

The market dictates nanny rates, not employer net worth. If she wants more money, she is free to find another job that pays more.

God, OP, you are REALLY stupid if you don't understand this. Either that, or you think Walmart should pay its cashiers $600,000 a year because the Walton heirs are among the richest people in America, so OBVIOUSLY those cashiers have some bargaining leverage

I think you fundamentally misunderstand the nature of wage bargaining in a capitalist economy.

The net worth of the charges' grandparent is irrelevant. Whether or not the parents work is irrelevant.
His vacations are irrelevant.
Who pays the credit card is irrelevant.

Here is what is relevant:
What are the legal requirements for workers in the area she works (minimum wage etc.)
What is the going rate and benefits for the job in her area.
What are her particular skills, qualifications etc. that might mean she is worth more or less than the going wage.
What are the particular requirements of this job that would mean that it should pay more or less than the going rate. What is her willingness and ability to find a different job.

Anonymous wrote:OP, here.

I am someone who is trying to help my sister, who is a nanny and I think she is being taken advantage of and taking care of this person's in question two grandchildren for peanuts. The daughter is not working and the son is in grad school (not working). The daughter is divorced and came here from abroad with her baby to stay with her brother. My sister is in a tough spot and get's paid $1,150 per month as a live-in nanny of the two toddlers,--a 17-month old and a 2-year old. I think she should be getting at least 2,500.

That's all. I want to know what her bargaining leverage is as her DB and his sister are saying they don't don't work....My sister has no health insurance or other perks.

Your sister's salary has NOTHING to do with her employer's net worth. She should find another position if she feels she is being undervalued. I get the sense that your sister is an illegal immigrant and has to take what she can get. Too bad.

Anonymous wrote:I feel pretty confident stating that the minimum net worth of a millionaire is $1,000,000.

Hahahahaha

you should have posted that info right away.

your sister's pay is dependent on the area she is living in, the hours she works, and the benefits she is given, NOT on the family's personal wealth.

I think her salary (provided she is working a normal work week and lives in the Dc area) is appropriate for a live in nanny.

OP, here.

I am someone who is trying to help my sister, who is a nanny and I think she is being taken advantage of and taking care of this person's in question two grandchildren for peanuts. The daughter is not working and the son is in grad school (not working). The daughter is divorced and came here from abroad with her baby to stay with her brother. My sister is in a tough spot and get's paid $1,150 per month as a live-in nanny of the two toddlers,--a 17-month old and a 2-year old. I think she should be getting at least 2,500.

That's all. I want to know what her bargaining leverage is as her DB and his sister are saying they don't don't work....My sister has no health insurance or other perks.

i think we should start voting:

is OP a nanny
housekeeper
mistress
or neighbor

Are you trying to blackmail him, OP?

His net worth could be $15 million with multiple real estate holdings. OP, shame on you posting someone else's personal information.