Nanny Prices!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I never argue on this forum about hourly rate. If you think you can great a great nanny for $15 to $20 an hour - try. Chances are you will not be able to keep her. Live and learn. We aren’t in DC but pay $27 an hour plus full medical and a leased car that she is free to use on weekends and off hours.

This.

Common sense and so true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I never argue on this forum about hourly rate. If you think you can great a great nanny for $15 to $20 an hour - try. Chances are you will not be able to keep her. Live and learn. We aren’t in DC but pay $27 an hour plus full medical and a leased car that she is free to use on weekends and off hours.

This.

Common sense and so true.

PP, you know your market best. I can tell you with absolute certainty that you can get a great nanny in DC for less than $27/hr plus full medical and a leased car. Our market simply does not require that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Supply and Demand.

The current minimum wage is 13.00 an hour in DC. Those jobs are constantly on their feet, with no 'nap time' to relax.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I never argue on this forum about hourly rate. If you think you can great a great nanny for $15 to $20 an hour - try. Chances are you will not be able to keep her. Live and learn. We aren’t in DC but pay $27 an hour plus full medical and a leased car that she is free to use on weekends and off hours.

Just curious, where are you located? What you pay is the exception not the norm.

There are plenty of very good nannies out there in the DC burbs for $15-20/hour.

No their aren’t and you aren’t a good employer. Think about it, why would you take a job that pays $15/hr...

This right here. There is an oversupply of nannies willing to work for $15-20. This is a simple economics game especially in the suburbs. And as far as not being a good employer and paying only $15/hr, lol. There are a lot of posters on here that are just bad they are overpaying and will do whatever it takes to justify their position. Good grief!

Finally some common sense; I am glad to see that out of the wood-work we are finding more people that find 15-20.00 a fair price. Of course many nannies on these forums will find that not worth their time, but then again their job can be replaced by any blue collar worker.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I never argue on this forum about hourly rate. If you think you can great a great nanny for $15 to $20 an hour - try. Chances are you will not be able to keep her. Live and learn. We aren’t in DC but pay $27 an hour plus full medical and a leased car that she is free to use on weekends and off hours.

This.

Common sense and so true.

PP, you know your market best. I can tell you with absolute certainty that you can get a great nanny in DC for less than $27/hr plus full medical and a leased car. Our market simply does not require that.

Most markets don't require that high of a salary. Nannies are replaceable because the skill level and ability to enter the market is just so low. I find it funny how nannies can claim to be so 'picky' but many of them are desperate for a job. Prior to hiring our 15.00 nanny, many of the nannies that wanted +20.00 were unemployed. (I wonder why?!)

[Anonymous]

It all depends on what you are willing to settle for. We wanted a college graduate with preschool teaching experience. On the books and with some nanny as well as life experience. Those nannies aren’t $20 an hour.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I never argue on this forum about hourly rate. If you think you can great a great nanny for $15 to $20 an hour - try. Chances are you will not be able to keep her. Live and learn. We aren’t in DC but pay $27 an hour plus full medical and a leased car that she is free to use on weekends and off hours.

This.

Common sense and so true.

PP, you know your market best. I can tell you with absolute certainty that you can get a great nanny in DC for less than $27/hr plus full medical and a leased car. Our market simply does not require that.

Most markets don't require that high of a salary. Nannies are replaceable because the skill level and ability to enter the market is just so low. I find it funny how nannies can claim to be so 'picky' but many of them are desperate for a job. Prior to hiring our 15.00 nanny, many of the nannies that wanted +20.00 were unemployed. (I wonder why?!)

Bc they know their worth. Your $15/hr nanny is desperate for the job which is great for you bc you’re desperate for cheap care. The $20/hr nanny is smarter, has a savings and knows that the right family will pay her correctly and treat her well. If you are paying $15/hr you are probably also the family that is going to nickel and dime your nanny, demand that she does housework and give low raises/bonuses. Im not a $15/hr nanny and while I wouldn’t interview with you, I also like to take a month off after I’ve finished a job. So technically I’m unemployed when I interview for positions and I’m far from desperate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Supply and Demand.

The current minimum wage is 13.00 an hour in DC. Those jobs are constantly on their feet, with no 'nap time' to relax.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I never argue on this forum about hourly rate. If you think you can great a great nanny for $15 to $20 an hour - try. Chances are you will not be able to keep her. Live and learn. We aren’t in DC but pay $27 an hour plus full medical and a leased car that she is free to use on weekends and off hours.

Just curious, where are you located? What you pay is the exception not the norm.

There are plenty of very good nannies out there in the DC burbs for $15-20/hour.

No their aren’t and you aren’t a good employer. Think about it, why would you take a job that pays $15/hr...

This right here. There is an oversupply of nannies willing to work for $15-20. This is a simple economics game especially in the suburbs. And as far as not being a good employer and paying only $15/hr, lol. There are a lot of posters on here that are just bad they are overpaying and will do whatever it takes to justify their position. Good grief!

Finally some common sense; I am glad to see that out of the wood-work we are finding more people that find 15-20.00 a fair price. Of course many nannies on these forums will find that not worth their time, but then again their job can be replaced by any blue collar worker.

I love when cheap ppl band together. It’s ok not to be able to afford a nanny. Just put your child in daycare and stop trying to live above your means. A nanny isn’t for everyone, but daycare will take anyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Supply and Demand.

The current minimum wage is 13.00 an hour in DC. Those jobs are constantly on their feet, with no 'nap time' to relax.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I never argue on this forum about hourly rate. If you think you can great a great nanny for $15 to $20 an hour - try. Chances are you will not be able to keep her. Live and learn. We aren’t in DC but pay $27 an hour plus full medical and a leased car that she is free to use on weekends and off hours.

Just curious, where are you located? What you pay is the exception not the norm.

There are plenty of very good nannies out there in the DC burbs for $15-20/hour.

No their aren’t and you aren’t a good employer. Think about it, why would you take a job that pays $15/hr...

I have NEVER had a nanny position that guaranteed rest time. NEVER. I work 8-14 hour days, and most of the time I grab a quick bite when I remember.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Team,

Here is what I don't understand. Minimum wage is 12.00 an hour, and most employees performing retail in the DC area pay that much. A Nanny came make 15.00 an hour, and enjoy the fact that a lot of her time will be spent monitoring a child, in the comfort of her seat.

You have no idea what a nanny is or does! A nanny will sit on the floor with your child, crawl around, chase them around to play tickle monster. They will cuddle in the corner of the closet to read stories, be standing or crouching the whole time your child is doing the craft at the kid’s table (both to get things and because the table only has one chair). They will lie on the floor next to the child to color.

Me? I pick kids up over my head to teach them full body control, then I carefully lower them down my back. I have them jump repeatedly, holding onto my hands and pressing down with their arms. We do airplane while I lay on my back, with hands together and my feet cradling their hips, and we twist around carefully. We do a modified bear crawl in the air, hands together and feet together with me on my back and a kid laughing down at me. We do bear crawls, crab walks, side shuffle and other things around the house, together. I bench press kids, to teach them full body control. Please, tell me how I can keep highly energetic kids moving without getting down with them? That doesn’t even start on the things we do that are “sporty” or on the playground.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I never argue on this forum about hourly rate. If you think you can great a great nanny for $15 to $20 an hour - try. Chances are you will not be able to keep her. Live and learn. We aren’t in DC but pay $27 an hour plus full medical and a leased car that she is free to use on weekends and off hours.

This.

Common sense and so true.

PP, you know your market best. I can tell you with absolute certainty that you can get a great nanny in DC for less than $27/hr plus full medical and a leased car. Our market simply does not require that.

Most markets don't require that high of a salary. Nannies are replaceable because the skill level and ability to enter the market is just so low. I find it funny how nannies can claim to be so 'picky' but many of them are desperate for a job. Prior to hiring our 15.00 nanny, many of the nannies that wanted +20.00 were unemployed. (I wonder why?!)

Bc they know their worth. Your $15/hr nanny is desperate for the job which is great for you bc you’re desperate for cheap care. The $20/hr nanny is smarter, has a savings and knows that the right family will pay her correctly and treat her well. If you are paying $15/hr you are probably also the family that is going to nickel and dime your nanny, demand that she does housework and give low raises/bonuses. Im not a $15/hr nanny and while I wouldn’t interview with you, I also like to take a month off after I’ve finished a job. So technically I’m unemployed when I interview for positions and I’m far from desperate.

This is me too. I take 1-6 months off between positions, and because I’m always flexible with end date, I don’t interview until after Ike finished with my last position.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Team,

Here is what I don't understand. Minimum wage is 12.00 an hour, and most employees performing retail in the DC area pay that much. A Nanny came make 15.00 an hour, and enjoy the fact that a lot of her time will be spent monitoring a child, in the comfort of her seat.

You have no idea what a nanny is or does! A nanny will sit on the floor with your child, crawl around, chase them around to play tickle monster. They will cuddle in the corner of the closet to read stories, be standing or crouching the whole time your child is doing the craft at the kid’s table (both to get things and because the table only has one chair). They will lie on the floor next to the child to color.

Me? I pick kids up over my head to teach them full body control, then I carefully lower them down my back. I have them jump repeatedly, holding onto my hands and pressing down with their arms. We do airplane while I lay on my back, with hands together and my feet cradling their hips, and we twist around carefully. We do a modified bear crawl in the air, hands together and feet together with me on my back and a kid laughing down at me. We do bear crawls, crab walks, side shuffle and other things around the house, together. I bench press kids, to teach them full body control. Please, tell me how I can keep highly energetic kids moving without getting down with them? That doesn’t even start on the things we do that are “sporty” or on the playground.

Do you only work with infants and toddlers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Team,

Here is what I don't understand. Minimum wage is 12.00 an hour, and most employees performing retail in the DC area pay that much. A Nanny came make 15.00 an hour, and enjoy the fact that a lot of her time will be spent monitoring a child, in the comfort of her seat.

You have no idea what a nanny is or does! A nanny will sit on the floor with your child, crawl around, chase them around to play tickle monster. They will cuddle in the corner of the closet to read stories, be standing or crouching the whole time your child is doing the craft at the kid’s table (both to get things and because the table only has one chair). They will lie on the floor next to the child to color.

Me? I pick kids up over my head to teach them full body control, then I carefully lower them down my back. I have them jump repeatedly, holding onto my hands and pressing down with their arms. We do airplane while I lay on my back, with hands together and my feet cradling their hips, and we twist around carefully. We do a modified bear crawl in the air, hands together and feet together with me on my back and a kid laughing down at me. We do bear crawls, crab walks, side shuffle and other things around the house, together. I bench press kids, to teach them full body control. Please, tell me how I can keep highly energetic kids moving without getting down with them? That doesn’t even start on the things we do that are “sporty” or on the playground.

Dear Nanny,

I couldn't tell if you are serious or if your joking with your post. In a nutshell you play with the children and perform all sorts of complex activities like sing "i am a little teapot", crawl on the floor, and even become a TICKLE monster. Amazing! I am sure all these activities you have to do warrant the 20.00 an hour some parent is willing to spend. However, compared to other jobs like retail, fast-food, which pays significantly LESS and are more EXHAUSTING, I have a hard time justifying the increase in your salary.

Curious you are performing all sorts of play time activities, are you a certified 'tickle monster' or a 'bear crawler'. Are you board certified at crab walks, or performing the shuffle? What skills do you posses that you couldn't figure out being at least 5-10 years old?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Team,

Here is what I don't understand. Minimum wage is 12.00 an hour, and most employees performing retail in the DC area pay that much. A Nanny came make 15.00 an hour, and enjoy the fact that a lot of her time will be spent monitoring a child, in the comfort of her seat.

You have no idea what a nanny is or does! A nanny will sit on the floor with your child, crawl around, chase them around to play tickle monster. They will cuddle in the corner of the closet to read stories, be standing or crouching the whole time your child is doing the craft at the kid’s table (both to get things and because the table only has one chair). They will lie on the floor next to the child to color.

Me? I pick kids up over my head to teach them full body control, then I carefully lower them down my back. I have them jump repeatedly, holding onto my hands and pressing down with their arms. We do airplane while I lay on my back, with hands together and my feet cradling their hips, and we twist around carefully. We do a modified bear crawl in the air, hands together and feet together with me on my back and a kid laughing down at me. We do bear crawls, crab walks, side shuffle and other things around the house, together. I bench press kids, to teach them full body control. Please, tell me how I can keep highly energetic kids moving without getting down with them? That doesn’t even start on the things we do that are “sporty” or on the playground.

Dear Nanny,

I couldn't tell if you are serious or if your joking with your post. In a nutshell you play with the children and perform all sorts of complex activities like sing "i am a little teapot", crawl on the floor, and even become a TICKLE monster. Amazing! I am sure all these activities you have to do warrant the 20.00 an hour some parent is willing to spend. However, compared to other jobs like retail, fast-food, which pays significantly LESS and are more EXHAUSTING, I have a hard time justifying the increase in your salary.

Curious you are performing all sorts of play time activities, are you a certified 'tickle monster' or a 'bear crawler'. Are you board certified at crab walks, or performing the shuffle? What skills do you posses that you couldn't figure out being at least 5-10 years old?

There is no certification program op. I laughed at this post however.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Team,

Here is what I don't understand. Minimum wage is 12.00 an hour, and most employees performing retail in the DC area pay that much. A Nanny came make 15.00 an hour, and enjoy the fact that a lot of her time will be spent monitoring a child, in the comfort of her seat.

You have no idea what a nanny is or does! A nanny will sit on the floor with your child, crawl around, chase them around to play tickle monster. They will cuddle in the corner of the closet to read stories, be standing or crouching the whole time your child is doing the craft at the kid’s table (both to get things and because the table only has one chair). They will lie on the floor next to the child to color.

Me? I pick kids up over my head to teach them full body control, then I carefully lower them down my back. I have them jump repeatedly, holding onto my hands and pressing down with their arms. We do airplane while I lay on my back, with hands together and my feet cradling their hips, and we twist around carefully. We do a modified bear crawl in the air, hands together and feet together with me on my back and a kid laughing down at me. We do bear crawls, crab walks, side shuffle and other things around the house, together. I bench press kids, to teach them full body control. Please, tell me how I can keep highly energetic kids moving without getting down with them? That doesn’t even start on the things we do that are “sporty” or on the playground.

Do you only work with infants and toddlers?

She also does these activities with 10-15 year olds as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Team,

Here is what I don't understand. Minimum wage is 12.00 an hour, and most employees performing retail in the DC area pay that much. A Nanny came make 15.00 an hour, and enjoy the fact that a lot of her time will be spent monitoring a child, in the comfort of her seat.

You have no idea what a nanny is or does! A nanny will sit on the floor with your child, crawl around, chase them around to play tickle monster. They will cuddle in the corner of the closet to read stories, be standing or crouching the whole time your child is doing the craft at the kid’s table (both to get things and because the table only has one chair). They will lie on the floor next to the child to color.

Me? I pick kids up over my head to teach them full body control, then I carefully lower them down my back. I have them jump repeatedly, holding onto my hands and pressing down with their arms. We do airplane while I lay on my back, with hands together and my feet cradling their hips, and we twist around carefully. We do a modified bear crawl in the air, hands together and feet together with me on my back and a kid laughing down at me. We do bear crawls, crab walks, side shuffle and other things around the house, together. I bench press kids, to teach them full body control. Please, tell me how I can keep highly energetic kids moving without getting down with them? That doesn’t even start on the things we do that are “sporty” or on the playground.

Dear Nanny,

I couldn't tell if you are serious or if your joking with your post. In a nutshell you play with the children and perform all sorts of complex activities like sing "i am a little teapot", crawl on the floor, and even become a TICKLE monster. Amazing! I am sure all these activities you have to do warrant the 20.00 an hour some parent is willing to spend. However, compared to other jobs like retail, fast-food, which pays significantly LESS and are more EXHAUSTING, I have a hard time justifying the increase in your salary.

Curious you are performing all sorts of play time activities, are you a certified 'tickle monster' or a 'bear crawler'. Are you board certified at crab walks, or performing the shuffle? What skills do you posses that you couldn't figure out being at least 5-10 years old?

Yeah it’s very clear you are not a real poster or if you really are then you are probably a sh**ty parent. Everyone actually involved with children knows they are exhausting. Actually putting in the time and effort to raise a human is exhausting. And unlike those retail, fast food jobs there is no real downtime. There is no not showing up for work. There is no I can’t come into work today. There is no going into work and not putting your best foot forward. Not only is a family depending on you but so is a little human and the repercussions of doing a bad job are much higher than say, burning a hamburger.

But keep going with your tirade of hatred for a position you clearly know nothing about. Continue on your soapbox about how unfair it is that some nannies gets paid more than $15/hr. Stay jealous that law school put you in debt and you came out not being able to demand a high wage but a nanny can. In the end nothing will change and nannies who want, will still be able to get paid more than $15/hr.