Yay for nannies who earn $35/hr

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I'm the PP with the college degree. I have NEVER been late - not once. I have never not finished the children's laundry each day and can't imagine what emotional support I would ever need or want from my employers!!! My employers know very little about my personal life and I only carry a cheap cell phone with me when I work so the parents can get a hold of me. In fact, no one else even has the number. There is never any "bleed" of personal to professional life.

I've only been sick once in my current position and I still showed up to work, on time, and allowed the parents to decide if they wanted me to stay. It turned out that the whole family (myself included) had the stomach flu. I was sent home, the husband went to the emergency room for dehydration and the MIL stayed with the two little ones while the mother went to bed. It was over in a day and I was back at work the next day.

I am now convinced I should be one of the $35 an hour nannies!!!!

What will you say when they ask what you have earned in your previous nanny jobs? How will you explains jump from $18 to $35?

Good point... However in my last few interviews, I was asked my rate not what I've been earning.

NP: I'm a nanny that works in the suburbs (not an extremely wealthy area, but definitely well off). I could never ask for $35 and expect to get a job. I also have a a degree from a great university with an early childhood education. I have about 12+ years of various experience, certifications yadda yadda... I show up every day and do my job as perfectly as I possibly can. My employers have expressed numerous times how grateful they are and how pleased they are with me. However, I know that if I asked to be paid that much they would easily be able to find someone else just as good and reliable for less than 1/2 that rate. There is simply more nannies than there are nanny employers in this area. Due to my education, experience and references, I do have an edge. I haven't had a problem securing a position yet, but I absolutely would if I charged anywhere near $35 / hr. I'm not saying it's impossible, maybe if there was one very wealthy family looking to hire and they really clicked me.... but what are the odds?

Anyways, maybe you'll be able to demand and lock down a rate like that, I'm just saying don't be surprised if you can't. Best of luck though (sincerely)!

You are right in every respect. I'm the poster that makes $35 (or maybe there was another one also, but at least some were me.) I don't go and apply to regular jobs and then spring the "Oh by the way I charge $35 an hour." it's more that I can find families up front that I know will pay what I'm looking for, or they contact me. People that will/can pay $35/hr for childcare know lots of other people that can/will pay $35/hr for childcare. But on that note, I have posted on this forum before seeking a job and was contacted by numerous families offering $20/hr and one that did go up to my $35 and I went with them. So it is possible, but like you said not probable. You have to find a different way to meet clients.

Are you a nanny or a hooker? Just curious.

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I'm the PP with the college degree. I have NEVER been late - not once. I have never not finished the children's laundry each day and can't imagine what emotional support I would ever need or want from my employers!!! My employers know very little about my personal life and I only carry a cheap cell phone with me when I work so the parents can get a hold of me. In fact, no one else even has the number. There is never any "bleed" of personal to professional life.

I've only been sick once in my current position and I still showed up to work, on time, and allowed the parents to decide if they wanted me to stay. It turned out that the whole family (myself included) had the stomach flu. I was sent home, the husband went to the emergency room for dehydration and the MIL stayed with the two little ones while the mother went to bed. It was over in a day and I was back at work the next day.

I am now convinced I should be one of the $35 an hour nannies!!!!

What will you say when they ask what you have earned in your previous nanny jobs? How will you explains jump from $18 to $35?

Good point... However in my last few interviews, I was asked my rate not what I've been earning.

NP: I'm a nanny that works in the suburbs (not an extremely wealthy area, but definitely well off). I could never ask for $35 and expect to get a job. I also have a a degree from a great university with an early childhood education. I have about 12+ years of various experience, certifications yadda yadda... I show up every day and do my job as perfectly as I possibly can. My employers have expressed numerous times how grateful they are and how pleased they are with me. However, I know that if I asked to be paid that much they would easily be able to find someone else just as good and reliable for less than 1/2 that rate. There is simply more nannies than there are nanny employers in this area. Due to my education, experience and references, I do have an edge. I haven't had a problem securing a position yet, but I absolutely would if I charged anywhere near $35 / hr. I'm not saying it's impossible, maybe if there was one very wealthy family looking to hire and they really clicked me.... but what are the odds?

Anyways, maybe you'll be able to demand and lock down a rate like that, I'm just saying don't be surprised if you can't. Best of luck though (sincerely)!

You are right in every respect. I'm the poster that makes $35 (or maybe there was another one also, but at least some were me.) I don't go and apply to regular jobs and then spring the "Oh by the way I charge $35 an hour." it's more that I can find families up front that I know will pay what I'm looking for, or they contact me. People that will/can pay $35/hr for childcare know lots of other people that can/will pay $35/hr for childcare. But on that note, I have posted on this forum before seeking a job and was contacted by numerous families offering $20/hr and one that did go up to my $35 and I went with them. So it is possible, but like you said not probable. You have to find a different way to meet clients.

Are you a nanny or a hooker? Just curious.

Childcare provider

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I understand that something is being provided. It just didn't sound like anything like childcare.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I understand that something is being provided. It just didn't sound like anything like childcare.

Well at least in this thread I haven't said anything about actual duties yet, unless I forgot. I only mentioned expectations and interviewing/finding families to interview with.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I understand that something is being provided. It just didn't sound like anything like childcare.

Well at least in this thread I haven't said anything about actual duties yet, unless I forgot. I only mentioned expectations and interviewing/finding families to interview with.

Did you give any advice on this point..?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I understand that something is being provided. It just didn't sound like anything like childcare.

Get lost. You've been reported with assinine hooker comment.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I understand that something is being provided. It just didn't sound like anything like childcare.

Well at least in this thread I haven't said anything about actual duties yet, unless I forgot. I only mentioned expectations and interviewing/finding families to interview with.

Did you give any advice on this point..?

Sure did.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I understand that something is being provided. It just didn't sound like anything like childcare.

Well at least in this thread I haven't said anything about actual duties yet, unless I forgot. I only mentioned expectations and interviewing/finding families to interview with.

Did you give any advice on this point..?

Sure did.

I must be misreading then - would you mind repeating how you'd recommend highly qualified nannies access the network of families willing to pay $35/hr if they don't already have connections with similarly well-off employers/family friends? TIA!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I understand that something is being provided. It just didn't sound like anything like childcare.

Well at least in this thread I haven't said anything about actual duties yet, unless I forgot. I only mentioned expectations and interviewing/finding families to interview with.

Did you give any advice on this point..?

Sure did.

I must be misreading then - would you mind repeating how you'd recommend highly qualified nannies access the network of families willing to pay $35/hr if they don't already have connections with similarly well-off employers/family friends? TIA!

As I said a few posts back that I don't know how you would be able to go from $18/hr to $35 in one jump. There are many nannies that probably have the same qualifications as you and that does not make them worth $35/hr. Like I said having experience working with $35/hr families is one part of it in and of itself. These families are looking for a nanny that knows how to keep things confidential, how to interface with other household staff, how to navigate family and child issues, how to handle the financial responsibilities (using the families money to sign the children up for events, classes, sports, etc without asking the parents for permission for everything. It's just a different world and word of mouth is important. Sometimes these families hire from agencies but I don't think working for an agency is ideal.

If you want to tell me what your qualifications are I will see if I can suggest what steps you should take. I'm sorry the answer couldn't be a simple one.

[Anonymous]

When I decided to appeal to higher income families I went on websites for professional nanny training programs to see what they taught. It was eye opening but also manageable. For example, you could become certified in sleep training, learn a second language, take cooking classes so you can prepare vegan or others special diets, take etiquette classes so you can teach young children how to dine and converse in high society, and many listed self-defense training as well as defensive driving classes so you can protect you high profile charges. Proven ability to teach children a second language also came up a lot.

The one thing I took away from my research is that the status quo isn't going to cut it. If you want to earn more then you need to have a clear value proposition to justify your pay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When I decided to appeal to higher income families I went on websites for professional nanny training programs to see what they taught. It was eye opening but also manageable. For example, you could become certified in sleep training, learn a second language, take cooking classes so you can prepare vegan or others special diets, take etiquette classes so you can teach young children how to dine and converse in high society, and many listed self-defense training as well as defensive driving classes so you can protect you high profile charges. Proven ability to teach children a second language also came up a lot.

The one thing I took away from my research is that the status quo isn't going to cut it. If you want to earn more then you need to have a clear value proposition to justify your pay.

Exactly.

A college degree (which doesn't mean much anymore) and 10 years of basic experience isn't what we are talking about when we are talking about unique qualifications.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I understand that something is being provided. It just didn't sound like anything like childcare.

Well at least in this thread I haven't said anything about actual duties yet, unless I forgot. I only mentioned expectations and interviewing/finding families to interview with.

Did you give any advice on this point..?

Sure did.

I must be misreading then - would you mind repeating how you'd recommend highly qualified nannies access the network of families willing to pay $35/hr if they don't already have connections with similarly well-off employers/family friends? TIA!

As I said a few posts back that I don't know how you would be able to go from $18/hr to $35 in one jump. There are many nannies that probably have the same qualifications as you and that does not make them worth $35/hr. Like I said having experience working with $35/hr families is one part of it in and of itself. These families are looking for a nanny that knows how to keep things confidential, how to interface with other household staff, how to navigate family and child issues, how to handle the financial responsibilities (using the families money to sign the children up for events, classes, sports, etc without asking the parents for permission for everything. It's just a different world and word of mouth is important. Sometimes these families hire from agencies but I don't think working for an agency is ideal.

If you want to tell me what your qualifications are I will see if I can suggest what steps you should take. I'm sorry the answer couldn't be a simple one.

I make more than $18/hr but you've still not offered any suggestions besides going through an agency. Yes, agencies do fill these jobs but they are a rare appearance in the realm of job openings and even the most qualified nanny would have to be able to wait many, many months without taking another position.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I understand that something is being provided. It just didn't sound like anything like childcare.

Well at least in this thread I haven't said anything about actual duties yet, unless I forgot. I only mentioned expectations and interviewing/finding families to interview with.

Did you give any advice on this point..?

Sure did.

I must be misreading then - would you mind repeating how you'd recommend highly qualified nannies access the network of families willing to pay $35/hr if they don't already have connections with similarly well-off employers/family friends? TIA!

As I said a few posts back that I don't know how you would be able to go from $18/hr to $35 in one jump. There are many nannies that probably have the same qualifications as you and that does not make them worth $35/hr. Like I said having experience working with $35/hr families is one part of it in and of itself. These families are looking for a nanny that knows how to keep things confidential, how to interface with other household staff, how to navigate family and child issues, how to handle the financial responsibilities (using the families money to sign the children up for events, classes, sports, etc without asking the parents for permission for everything. It's just a different world and word of mouth is important. Sometimes these families hire from agencies but I don't think working for an agency is ideal.

If you want to tell me what your qualifications are I will see if I can suggest what steps you should take. I'm sorry the answer couldn't be a simple one.

I make more than $18/hr but you've still not offered any suggestions besides going through an agency. Yes, agencies do fill these jobs but they are a rare appearance in the realm of job openings and even the most qualified nanny would have to be able to wait many, many months without taking another position.

Suggestions for what? Increasing your rates? If so, I'd avoid the agencies. I do much better all around, without them. Better rates AND better families.

[Anonymous]

I've never even heard of a 35/hr nanny. You nannies are getting more delusional on here it's getting sick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've never even heard of a 35/hr nanny. You nannies are getting more delusional on here it's getting sick.

I am one of the previous posters and I earn $35/hr. Just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it is not out there. If you are in the DC area you really shouldn't have a hard time believing there is at least a small market willing to pay top dollar for household help. If you are living in the suburbs of some small town then maybe it is harder to believe. But either way it doesn't effect me.