pay too low?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The 13 year old wouldn't be able to get a job legally at any of those places, nor would she be allowed to work 40 hours a week until she is much older. Parents in the DC area will pay $15/hour to a high school babysitter for a few hours a week, so why would teenagers wants to work somewhere else for less money (when they are old enough to do so legally)?

No one was talking about a 13 year old for crying out loud.

I won't pay a teenager (any age) $15/hr. That's what I pay adults. Teenagers get 9-12/hr from me. I never have trouble finding high school sitters at those rates and I'm in lower Montgomery County.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The 13 year old wouldn't be able to get a job legally at any of those places, nor would she be allowed to work 40 hours a week until she is much older. Parents in the DC area will pay $15/hour to a high school babysitter for a few hours a week, so why would teenagers wants to work somewhere else for less money (when they are old enough to do so legally)?

No one was talking about a 13 year old for crying out loud.

I won't pay a teenager (any age) $15/hr. That's what I pay adults. Teenagers get 9-12/hr from me. I never have trouble finding high school sitters at those rates and I'm in lower Montgomery County.

Attitude issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Former MB here. Think that it is too low, as it works out to an average of 14.50 per hour... Going to be difficult to find someone for that amount, plus you do want to pay someone a living wage, so to speak. Probably makes more sense to go the nanny share or daycare route.

Agree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The 13 year old wouldn't be able to get a job legally at any of those places, nor would she be allowed to work 40 hours a week until she is much older. Parents in the DC area will pay $15/hour to a high school babysitter for a few hours a week, so why would teenagers wants to work somewhere else for less money (when they are old enough to do so legally)?

No one was talking about a 13 year old for crying out loud.

I won't pay a teenager (any age) $15/hr. That's what I pay adults. Teenagers get 9-12/hr from me. I never have trouble finding high school sitters at those rates and I'm in lower Montgomery County.

Attitude issue.

Huh? You're not making sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The 13 year old wouldn't be able to get a job legally at any of those places, nor would she be allowed to work 40 hours a week until she is much older. Parents in the DC area will pay $15/hour to a high school babysitter for a few hours a week, so why would teenagers wants to work somewhere else for less money (when they are old enough to do so legally)?

Because some people would want more than 4 hours of pay a week. Why is this so hard for you to understand?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1 6 month old, with after school duties for 5 year old (4-7 pm).

800/week. 55 hours. DC metro.

That is in the ballpark for one-two kids, and one kid is not around until late day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1 6 month old, with after school duties for 5 year old (4-7 pm).

800/week. 55 hours. DC metro.

For 1 child, definitely NOT too low. That's a high weekly salary. It's a lot of hours, but the baby naps, etc. People are constantly trying to inflate salaries on this board. I don't know anyone who pays that much for one child, even at 55 hours a week. I know several who pay 650/week for 50 hours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Sorry not posting for me. I certainly think it's too low. Our nanny is paid 925 for fewer hours. Just a reality check needed, thanks.

Good to hear this.

[Anonymous]

Dc area can be many places. It can be NWDC where this would likely be pretty low. Or it could be outer SS or Reston where it might be fine although on the lower end of normal maybe. Where you are matters in judging the rate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's clear to me that OP can't afford a nanny.

+1 I doubt you could find a teenage babysitter for $12.80 an hour.

$800 a WEEK is much more than someone who didn't go to college can easily find, let alone a teenager.

Some other options are 38 hours a week at McDonalds for about $300. Or being a teaching aide at a school full time for about $375 a week ($750 per paycheck.) Or stocking at Walmart for somewhere between $300-400 a week.

Knowing these numbers now beings OPs nanny is starting to look pretty good.

Everyone has a right to a livable wage, including non college graduates. Childcare givers should get $25 an hour . it is hard work.