Is This A Good Offer?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only problem is that it's less than full time.

OP here. We are worried about that and are considering pay for 40 hours/week or $25/hour.

That’s $47840 for 40 hours at $23/hour, $46800 for 36 hours at $25/hour. Try 40 hours at $25 or 36 hours at $27.50-28/hour.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only problem is that it's less than full time.

OP here. We are worried about that and are considering pay for 40 hours/week or $25/hour.

That’s $47840 for 40 hours at $23/hour, $46800 for 36 hours at $25/hour. Try 40 hours at $25 or 36 hours at $27.50-28/hour.

OP here. That’s higher than we are willing to pay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are looking for a nanny for 4-month-old infant. We need someone M-TH, 8am - 5pm. We are offering $23/hour gross, 4 week paid vacation, guaranteed hours, all federal holidays paid, and 5 sick days a year. We are asking the nanny do light housekeeping - baby bottles, laundry, and cleaning up after baby and herself at the end of the day. We are looking for an experienced ( 5+ years) nanny that speaks English and is willing to work legally. No car required but it’s important nanny is active and willing to take baby on walks and to classes ( once the pandemic is over). Does this sound like a good offer?

Hi OP/Parents,

Are you actively looking? I would love to apply. What is your email address?

[Anonymous]

Where were jobs like this when I was looking? I made $20/hr in a SHARE (plus guaranteed OT) and didn't have 4 weeks off.

OP. Post the job and see what candidates you're getting - that's the best advice anyone can give you.

[Anonymous]

OP, don’t rely on DCUM for guidance! Rates vary so much. $27 is way too much for one child without any extra responsibilities. So is $25.

[Anonymous]

Im an experienced (12 years) nanny with a background in ECE and I had an almost identical offer as far as benefits, but 40 hrs a week M-F at $24/hr for one child. I would consider guaranteeing 40 hrs or raise your hourly rate a dollar or two and I think you will find an excellent nanny.

[Anonymous]

OP here. We don’t live in DC. Thanks guys. I think will see what what candidates we can’t get.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. We don’t live in DC. Thanks guys. I think will see what what candidates we can’t get.

Where do you live? It matters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Decent. $23/hour for 45 hours works out to $56810 yearly. As long as you built in room for yearly raises and are clear on boundaries (including tardiness on both sides), you should be fine.

Five hours are OT.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, don’t rely on DCUM for guidance! Rates vary so much. $27 is way too much for one child without any extra responsibilities. So is $25.

No it isn’t too much. Not for a college graduate with nanny and teaching experience. If you don’t believe me - try to find a nanny with those qualifications under $25

[Anonymous]

Thank you for this! Not a lot of people appreciate nannies with qualifications

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you for this! Not a lot of people appreciate nannies with qualifications

That is true. I don’t. My nanny doesn’t have a college degree. I’m OK with that. A lot of people are OK with that, because they don’t want to spend $27/hr. for someone to watch one infant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only problem is that it's less than full time.

OP here. We are worried about that and are considering pay for 40 hours/week or $25/hour.

That’s $47840 for 40 hours at $23/hour, $46800 for 36 hours at $25/hour. Try 40 hours at $25 or 36 hours at $27.50-28/hour.

OP here. That’s higher than we are willing to pay.

Why? The two choices you proposed are for $4.2-5.3k less. Bumping it up to $1k gross will get you better candidates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only problem is that it's less than full time.

OP here. We are worried about that and are considering pay for 40 hours/week or $25/hour.

That’s $47840 for 40 hours at $23/hour, $46800 for 36 hours at $25/hour. Try 40 hours at $25 or 36 hours at $27.50-28/hour.

OP here. That’s higher than we are willing to pay.

Why? The two choices you proposed are for $4.2-5.3k less. Bumping it up to $1k gross will get you better candidates.

Why should she pay more if she doesn’t have to?

Also, OP, I’d consider making F a half-day. If you pay for the hours, you might as well have the option of using them. You can also say on Thursday, “we don’t need you to come on Friday.” Honestly, I think $23/hr for 36 hours is fine. As a PP noted, there are people out there paying $20/hr for a share. I pay $20/hr for two kids. I asked my friends when I was looking for a nanny (in DC) - low-end was $17.50 for one child (full time plus health insurance), high-end was $30/hr. (No benefits and only 4 hours a day).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you for this! Not a lot of people appreciate nannies with qualifications

That is true. I don’t. My nanny doesn’t have a college degree. I’m OK with that. A lot of people are OK with that, because they don’t want to spend $27/hr. for someone to watch one infant.

NP here. I wanted much more than someone to watch my infant. I have a college educated nanny who narrates, talks, reads and sings to my baby as well as loves him. I also wanted a nanny with good grammar and a rich vocabulary. The first three years are the most important in brain development and establishing connections.

I actually wish there were two different names for the teacher/nanny and the housekeeper/nanny.