Live in nanny rate

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Anonymous wrote:A live-in is a perk for you not the nanny. Unless someone is desperate, $15/hr is ridiculously low. Also, 600 sq. Ft. Is barely enough room to turn around.

Not true, Some Nannies that are only here for a year or 2 dont want the hassle of renting somewhere.

What? Nannies aren't here for just a year or 2, unless they're on a special visa working for a specific family or they are here illegally. Au pairs are only in the US for 1-2 years, and they're also on a specific visa. Why would an employer knowingly look for people who are not in the US legally?

When I was a Nanny I met a bunch of live in nannies who lived here from the Midwest. They were taking a year or two off after college and had plans to do other things once their time was up. Its actually quite common. Its a good way to see other parts of the country if you like kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A live-in is a perk for you not the nanny. Unless someone is desperate, $15/hr is ridiculously low. Also, 600 sq. Ft. Is barely enough room to turn around.

Not true, Some Nannies that are only here for a year or 2 dont want the hassle of renting somewhere.

What? Nannies aren't here for just a year or 2, unless they're on a special visa working for a specific family or they are here illegally. Au pairs are only in the US for 1-2 years, and they're also on a specific visa. Why would an employer knowingly look for people who are not in the US legally?

When I was a Nanny I met a bunch of live in nannies who lived here from the Midwest. They were taking a year or two off after college and had plans to do other things once their time was up. Its actually quite common. Its a good way to see other parts of the country if you like kids.

+1 I know tow nannies who just graduated from college and were only looking for live-in positions. One was from Indiana and the other from Minnesota.

[Anonymous]

This is a great package. I would view the more private space as an appropriate trade off for less board. I would not stock the kitchen or let her add to the grocery list. Maybe say she is welcome to eat breakfast and lunch with kids from your food. I had a live in nanny with a comparable salary and actually think I could have paid less.

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Have you thought of hiring an au pair?

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Anonymous wrote:A live-in is a perk for you not the nanny. Unless someone is desperate, $15/hr is ridiculously low. Also, 600 sq. Ft. Is barely enough room to turn around.

I agree. Did you find anyone, OP? Funny how people thought this set-up is so great.

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I am the original poster. I am thisclose to hiring a new nanny. She is a relative of a coworker. She has 4 years nanny experience and is in grad school. My work schedule is perfect for her classes. She loved the Casita and says it's perfect for her. The best part we did 2 trial days and the kids really like her. Once we finalize the contract she is going to give a 2 week notice at her current job.

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Anonymous wrote:I am the original poster. I am thisclose to hiring a new nanny. She is a relative of a coworker. She has 4 years nanny experience and is in grad school. My work schedule is perfect for her classes. She loved the Casita and says it's perfect for her. The best part we did 2 trial days and the kids really like her. Once we finalize the contract she is going to give a 2 week notice at her current job.

Good that you were able to find a student to help you. I recommend scheduling regular meetings to keep communication open. It's often inconvenient, but critical for success.

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Anonymous wrote:I am seriously considering hiring a live in nanny for my kids aged 1 & 3. I have a 600 sq ft casita which includes its own entrance, kitchen and w/d combo. I was thinking of offering $15/hour, 10 vacation days, and 5 sick days. Cable, internet, and power would be included. The schedule would be M-F, 7-3. Any overtime would be rare. Do you think this is a competitive package? Montgomery County. Any suggestions welcome.

$15/hr for a live-in is really generous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A live-in is a perk for you not the nanny. Unless someone is desperate, $15/hr is ridiculously low. Also, 600 sq. Ft. Is barely enough room to turn around.

It's not ridiculously low when room and board is factored in. 600 sqft is a normal size 1 br apartment in urban areas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am seriously considering hiring a live in nanny for my kids aged 1 & 3. I have a 600 sq ft casita which includes its own entrance, kitchen and w/d combo. I was thinking of offering $15/hour, 10 vacation days, and 5 sick days. Cable, internet, and power would be included. The schedule would be M-F, 7-3. Any overtime would be rare. Do you think this is a competitive package? Montgomery County. Any suggestions welcome.

$15/hr for a live-in is really generous.

What is it normally for live-in?

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Do folks ever give the full salary (say 25/hour) to a live-in nanny but then charge for rent if it is a small apartment, like a basement apartment set up in a walkable area? Is it legal to charge a below-market rate like just a few hundred a month?

Or better to do 15/hour with free living?

What would nannies prefer if the "Take-home" pay ends up equal?

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Many nannies do not consider living-in a perk.

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Anonymous wrote:Do folks ever give the full salary (say 25/hour) to a live-in nanny but then charge for rent if it is a small apartment, like a basement apartment set up in a walkable area? Is it legal to charge a below-market rate like just a few hundred a month?

Or better to do 15/hour with free living?

What would nannies prefer if the "Take-home" pay ends up equal?

You can rent out your property for as much or as little as you want, there are no laws on that account.

If you are planning to pay a full rate, I would think that it is better for you not to enter into a landlord/tenant relationship with the nanny. With the full-rate package, she can find other accommodations.

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Anonymous wrote:Many nannies do not consider living-in a perk.

If you don't have to pay for your own housing and food, then it's most certainly a perk.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Many nannies do not consider living-in a perk.

If you don't have to pay for your own housing and food, then it's most certainly a perk.

Not when you can't leave your job to go home. And you get the pleasure of hearing your charges every minute they're home.

I've had plenty of live-in jobs and I have never dropped my rates. But I'll reconsider if I take a job with a separate cottage on the estate.