Thoughts on our offer

[Anonymous]

We have been looking for a FT nanny (40 hrs/week) for a while and we finally found someone we love but we are not sure about our offer.

We have 3 children: ages 4, 2 and 6 months. The 4 year old is in school 5 days a week and the 2 year old will be going 3 mornings starting in June and then 5 in September. I work 2-3 days a week and so the days I'm not working I will either take 1 of the children with me somewhere or have the nanny take one somewhere so most days she will only have 1 or 2 children to watch. Sometimes she will have all 3 though. She will have to drive the children to and from school most days as well but we will provide a car for her.

So here's what we are thinking for the offer:

$20/hr for a guaranteed 40 hrs/week. $30/hr for any OT she may occasionally work. 2 weeks PTO of her choosing plus 5 sick days and some extra time off around Xmas. Federal holidays that DH and I have off but does not include ALL Federal holidays but I will provide list now. Oh and all on the books.

We pay $18/hr now for a PT nanny who is very good but can't work FT which we need. The nanny we are thinking of hiring has about 10 years of experience but not with 3 children. The most she's worked with is 2. No background in ECE. English is not her first language which is not out preference but she has the personality we are looking for and her English is understandable certainly.

Please be kind in your responses. I'm honestly trying to be fair but if we start much higher than $20/hr we won't have much room for annual raises.

[Anonymous]

I think your offer is fair. She may feel different, but you will not insult her with your offer. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Your offer sounds fair and well thought out. I hope the nanny you've interviewed and really like is on the same page. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I think that sounds fair. I'm a MB in NOVA and offering a similar salary for three kids, although with a little more time off.

[Anonymous]

I would start at $18, after six months then go to $19.

[Anonymous]

When can I start, OP? Sounds like an excellent offer; good luck!

[Anonymous]

Do you know if she's used to earning a better hourly rate?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you know if she's used to earning a better hourly rate?

OP here. I don't know. I asked her what she was looking for and she said she doesn't like to talk about money, it's more about the family. While I appreciate that it would like to know if we are in the same ballpark.

[Anonymous]

I make 18/hr for 3 -- 7 yo twins and a 4 yo. I think 20 is perfect considering the baby. In fact, this job sounds amazing! GL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you know if she's used to earning a better hourly rate?

OP here. I don't know. I asked her what she was looking for and she said she doesn't like to talk about money, it's more about the family. While I appreciate that it would like to know if we are in the same ballpark.

Don't worry, she will accept.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I make 18/hr for 3 -- 7 yo twins and a 4 yo. I think 20 is perfect considering the baby. In fact, this job sounds amazing! GL.

Is it before or after taxes ?

How much do you actually take home?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you know if she's used to earning a better hourly rate?

OP here. I don't know. I asked her what she was looking for and she said she doesn't like to talk about money, it's more about the family. While I appreciate that it would like to know if we are in the same ballpark.

Don't worry, she will accept.

I think you're right, seeing that she doesn't like to talk about money. I'm guessing she must have someone else to support her; few of us WORKING women have that luxury.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have been looking for a FT nanny (40 hrs/week) for a while and we finally found someone we love but we are not sure about our offer.

We have 3 children: ages 4, 2 and 6 months. The 4 year old is in school 5 days a week and the 2 year old will be going 3 mornings starting in June and then 5 in September. I work 2-3 days a week and so the days I'm not working I will either take 1 of the children with me somewhere or have the nanny take one somewhere so most days she will only have 1 or 2 children to watch. Sometimes she will have all 3 though. She will have to drive the children to and from school most days as well but we will provide a car for her.

So here's what we are thinking for the offer:

$20/hr for a guaranteed 40 hrs/week. $30/hr for any OT she may occasionally work. 2 weeks PTO of her choosing plus 5 sick days and some extra time off around Xmas. Federal holidays that DH and I have off but does not include ALL Federal holidays but I will provide list now. Oh and all on the books.

We pay $18/hr now for a PT nanny who is very good but can't work FT which we need. The nanny we are thinking of hiring has about 10 years of experience but not with 3 children. The most she's worked with is 2. No background in ECE. English is not her first language which is not out preference but she has the personality we are looking for and her English is understandable certainly.

Please be kind in your responses. I'm honestly trying to be fair but if we start much higher than $20/hr we won't have much room for annual raises.

This sounds fine to me, I'm sure she will accept. Be sure to budget for some kind of Christmas bonus too!

[Anonymous]

In my personal opinion of nannies, ECE credits do not compare w/someone who actually has hands on actual childcare experience.

Learning from a textbook is not the same as directly and personally working with a child one on one.

Hope this helps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I make 18/hr for 3 -- 7 yo twins and a 4 yo. I think 20 is perfect considering the baby. In fact, this job sounds amazing! GL.

Is it before or after taxes ?

How much do you actually take home?

Ugh! As with any other job, the offer is in gross pay! I'm not OP, but you should be able to figure out your own taxes!