"Competitive pay" is "average" pay?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I dont know one nanny (not one) that is making $25+?!? Who are you? I make 18/hr and am happy.

You sound more like a disgruntled parent than a nanny.
Why would every single nanny you know, tell you how much they earn?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
"Competitive pay" sounds like a worthless hook some parents use in their advertisements, especially when they indicate they want a better than average nanny.
I should say it's more like deceptive.

So if you're an average nanny, you're the one they want.

I'm the one who's been replying with what the definition of competitive is. We all get the same BS. It's not just the childcare industry. Most employers don't advertise the salary range ahead of time. It's not in their interest to do so. I think it's all a huge waste of everyone's time not to be up front about it, but there's nothing unique to the nanny field going on here. "competitive" is a cop out, but if you refuse to apply for jobs that are listed like that, then you're cutting yourself off from most of the market.

Top nannies don't want "most" of the market. They want only the best.

...Just like their employers. Only the best will do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anytime that I see parents post "competitive pay," they want to pay in the range of what they consider market, whether it's market or not. "Negotiable competitive pay" seems to mean that the parents know that their range is below market. Top pay, excellent pay, great compensation all mean that the parents are willing to pay high end of market or over, and the third also has the connotation that there are great benefits as well.

I think this is right.

[Anonymous]

So I noticed parents now saying "highly competitive" pay. What would that range be? It has to be better than your competitive average pay, right?

[Anonymous]

Beware of parents telling you their pay range is competitive if you expect an above average pay rate for your above average skills. They will low-ball you. It's a major red flag.

[Anonymous]

Why do parents tout "competitive" pay, when it seems they want to offer above average pay for the above average nanny? I don't get it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
"Competitive pay" sounds like a worthless hook some parents use in their advertisements, especially when they indicate they want a better than average nanny.
I should say it's more like deceptive.

So if you're an average nanny, you're the one they want.

I'm the one who's been replying with what the definition of competitive is. We all get the same BS. It's not just the childcare industry. Most employers don't advertise the salary range ahead of time. It's not in their interest to do so. I think it's all a huge waste of everyone's time not to be up front about it, but there's nothing unique to the nanny field going on here. "competitive" is a cop out, but if you refuse to apply for jobs that are listed like that, then you're cutting yourself off from most of the market.

Top families don't want "most" of the market. They want only the best.

Fixed that for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do parents tout "competitive" pay, when it seems they want to offer above average pay for the above average nanny? I don't get it.

It doesn't matter. You are not their target nanny. They are looking for someone bright.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do parents tout "competitive" pay, when it seems they want to offer above average pay for the above average nanny? I don't get it.

It doesn't matter. You are not their target nanny. They are looking for someone bright.

Please describe what type of individual you believe is bright. A doormat?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So I noticed parents now saying "highly competitive" pay. What would that range be? It has to be better than your competitive average pay, right?

That's what "competitive" means.

[Anonymous]

"Highly competitive" in this area would need to be over $30/hr.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I dont know one nanny (not one) that is making $25+?!? Who are you? I make 18/hr and am happy.

Cash ?
If above board, before or after taxes?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I dont know one nanny (not one) that is making $25+?!? Who are you? I make 18/hr and am happy.

Cash ?
If above board, before or after taxes?

I don't know any well paid nannies who aren't taxed. Their employers don't need to skimp.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So if you know you're far above average (and you're used to be compensated accordingly,) don't bother speaking with parents offering "competitive" pay?

In the DC area, average nanny pay is in the $17-20/hour range.
The better nannies can earn $25-30+.

Ha ha, more like 50 hour a week jobs are $14-18/ hour, and 25-30 hour/ week jobs (aftercare) are $20-25/ hour. Depends on number of hours, driving and number of kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
"Competitive pay" sounds like a worthless hook some parents use in their advertisements, especially when they indicate they want a better than average nanny.
I should say it's more like deceptive.

So if you're an average nanny, you're the one they want.

I'm the one who's been replying with what the definition of competitive is. We all get the same BS. It's not just the childcare industry. Most employers don't advertise the salary range ahead of time. It's not in their interest to do so. I think it's all a huge waste of everyone's time not to be up front about it, but there's nothing unique to the nanny field going on here. "competitive" is a cop out, but if you refuse to apply for jobs that are listed like that, then you're cutting yourself off from most of the market.

Top nannies don't want "most" of the market. They want only the best.

And remember, top nannies are dcum nannies!