Difficulty finding a new family to work for

[Anonymous]

You sound great to me OP.

I say, keep the faith!

There are a lot of cheap families out there and I know they are unfortunately in the majority, esp. on those websites you mentioned.

Stick to your guns and keep looking.

It may take time, but it will be well worth it in the end.

Never accept less than what you know you are worth!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If an agency is asking you to pay them a fee, run away from them as quickly as possible. An agency never charges the nanny a fee, it is the families that pay the agency a fee.

I just pay already $80 bucks.

What do they promise you for your $80.00?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A gross of $20/hr is the minimum in the DC area with your qualifications. Probably closer to $25.

Not with her qualifications. $18-19 is more realistic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A gross of $20/hr is the minimum in the DC area with your qualifications. Probably closer to $25.

Nannies, please stop dreaming. $25 ?? $20/hr is the minimum in the DC area??? Are you kidding?

I understand your effort to change the market rate but try to be realistic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A gross of $20/hr is the minimum in the DC area with your qualifications. Probably closer to $25.

Nannies, please stop dreaming. $25 ?? $20/hr is the minimum in the DC area??? Are you kidding?

I understand your effort to change the market rate but try to be realistic.

Honey, it's no dream. My qualifications are less than hers, and get a minimum of $25 / hr. for just one kid. You're completely clueless!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A gross of $20/hr is the minimum in the DC area with your qualifications. Probably closer to $25.

Nannies, please stop dreaming. $25 ?? $20/hr is the minimum in the DC area??? Are you kidding?

I understand your effort to change the market rate but try to be realistic.

Honey, it's no dream. My qualifications are less than hers, and get a minimum of $25 / hr. for just one kid. You're completely clueless!

*I get...

[Anonymous]

I'm an MB, and I agree you just need to be patient. We found our nanny on care.com and pay $19/hour for one toddler. With your qualifications, I think you can reasonably ask for $18-$22/hour. I highly doubt I am the only person willing to pay that range.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A gross of $20/hr is the minimum in the DC area with your qualifications. Probably closer to $25.

Nannies, please stop dreaming. $25 ?? $20/hr is the minimum in the DC area??? Are you kidding?

I understand your effort to change the market rate but try to be realistic.

Honey, it's no dream. My qualifications are less than hers, and get a minimum of $25 / hr. for just one kid. You're completely clueless!

Don't honey me. You are very lucky then. If you are telling the truth. Most parents in DC are not willing to pay $25 for just one kid.

[Anonymous]

I created a professional portfolio with my resume, rreference letters, certificates, a couple kid friendly recipes, and a sample lesson plans for a day along with pictures of activities I set up in the past. When I job search I always state that I have a professional portfolio. It's a common tip but few nannies have distinguished themselves by actually doing it. SOme people are shocked when I hand them my portfolio during the interview.

[Anonymous]

Unfortunately, OP, you don't have very good qualifications and you have a short job history. You won't be able to make $20/hr for one kid in DC. Maybe $17/hr, but that's about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm an MB, and I agree you just need to be patient. We found our nanny on care.com and pay $19/hour for one toddler. With your qualifications, I think you can reasonably ask for $18-$22/hour. I highly doubt I am the only person willing to pay that range.

Okay, thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I created a professional portfolio with my resume, rreference letters, certificates, a couple kid friendly recipes, and a sample lesson plans for a day along with pictures of activities I set up in the past. When I job search I always state that I have a professional portfolio. It's a common tip but few nannies have distinguished themselves by actually doing it. SOme people are shocked when I hand them my portfolio during the interview.

wow, this sounds great !!! Thanks for sharing this

[Anonymous]

A family posted an ad in the preschool forum. You may want to check it out before Jeff deletes it.

[Anonymous]

I'm the pp, here you are


Hi - I am looking for a live-in nanny to help with my 2 young children. We live in DC and are looking for someone reliable and trustworthy. If you are interested or know anyone who is please contact me at 301.332.4312
Serious inquiries only

Selam

[Anonymous]

OP, what agency charged you $80? That is definitely not typical.