Live-in Nanny Rates/Questions

[Anonymous]

I just hired a live in in NW similar to 3:36 for $500/week

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just hired a live in in NW similar to 3:36 for $500/week

Hourly rate?

[Anonymous]

21:20 here. She agreed to some flexibility in terms of hours (eg. if kids have day off school she works longer that day for same weekly rate) but it comes to about $12/hour.

[Anonymous]

21:20 again. We also provide all meals, health insurance, and a car that she can drive pretty much anytime since we rarely use it.

[Anonymous]

Excuseme, it is very cheap for a parent to charge "rent" for a live inn, because for whatever reason the parent may want to hire a live inn is for their own convenience, and nannies should get at least $16.00 p hour, because the parent will certainly need you there longer hours...and sure you can get a pretty awesome live- in for
$13-$15/hour rate...that is untill nanny finds a better paying job....Please as if $13-/$15.00 is pretty good after all the hours they require of the nanny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe I'm being woefully naive, but $500 is pretty cheap rent in this area, and the nanny can either pay $500 out of her $16/hr and live-in or $1000+ out of her $16/hr and live elsewhere. OP had a valid question, and good on her for asking and not just assuming.

Or option 3 would be to get a 16/hr live-in job that isn't trying to charge rent. I don't know if OP can afford a nanny if they need rent money.

[Anonymous]

I'm Looking for a nice live in nanny in DC. Willing to pay very well. We are a nice family who needs genuine help. If anyone's interested in more details let me know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm Looking for a nice live in nanny in DC. Willing to pay very well. We are a nice family who needs genuine help. If anyone's interested in more details let me know.

You should mention your range. I've wasted too much time with fake "competitive" wage offers.

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Anonymous wrote:A live-in doesn't pay rent. Maybe you can get a warm body at a reduced hourly rate if she has nowhere to live.

Ah yes, the warm body poster again. OP has never had a live-in and was asking for advice because she has no idea what to pay. If you don't think what she is suggesting is good how about some helpful advice instead of a snarky comment? If you think nannies are underpaid your nasty comments aren't helping the situation.

OP, I'm sorry, I've never had a live-in so I'm not sure how it works either. I have one friend who lives in Bethesda who has a live-in for 3 children, 5 and under, and she pays $16/hr but that's all I can tell you.

Not the PP but there are many threads on live in nannies on DCUM not to mention the Internet! OP needs to do some research.

There is a thread on this very subject in this forum!

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Anonymous wrote:I charge extra if I want to accommodate a "live-in" request. (I still have my own place, so your spare bedroom is no bargain for me.)

Ok, sure. So if OP really wants to hire YOU, then she'll have to up the rate. But ideally when you're looking for a live-in, you're looking for a nanny who sees that as a benefit too. Obviously you don't, so you probably wouldn't be the best candidate unless she really wanted you for other reasons over others.

Unless someone is homeless how could being a live in ever be a benefit?

Also, in MD OT (1.5) must be paid for all hours over 4p and in DC and MD, straight time must be paid for EVERY hour worked. So, OP, you cannot get free work.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, what you're describing sounds fine, its just the language that makes it sound bad. You don't charge your live in "rent" but you do lower her rate a reasonable amount. $500/month sounds like a fair middle ground between the market rate for the space, and the inconvenience of living with your employer. The way you would factor in the "rent" would be to lower her hourly rate a few dollars and advertise the position as a live-in position at that rate. Make no mention of paying rent. So in your case, you're offering $16-18/hour and want $500 for rent. For a 40 hour work week, you'd lower the hourly rate about $3, so offer your position at the $13-$15/hour range. This would be a VERY attractive offer if the space is nice. Good luck!

Have any friends who might be interested? Maybe even you would consider this VERY attractive offer.

Don't be a smart ass. You know damn well $13-$15/hour for a live in is a great rate. You can get a decent live-out for that rate. You can get a pretty awesome live-in for it.

Yep, and for that rate she *might* even speak English! Yay for saving money at the expense of your children! You'll just have to pray there's never a situation that requires critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate well...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, what you're describing sounds fine, its just the language that makes it sound bad. You don't charge your live in "rent" but you do lower her rate a reasonable amount. $500/month sounds like a fair middle ground between the market rate for the space, and the inconvenience of living with your employer. The way you would factor in the "rent" would be to lower her hourly rate a few dollars and advertise the position as a live-in position at that rate. Make no mention of paying rent. So in your case, you're offering $16-18/hour and want $500 for rent. For a 40 hour work week, you'd lower the hourly rate about $3, so offer your position at the $13-$15/hour range. This would be a VERY attractive offer if the space is nice. Good luck!

Have any friends who might be interested? Maybe even you would consider this VERY attractive offer.

Don't be a smart ass. You know damn well $13-$15/hour for a live in is a great rate. You can get a decent live-out for that rate. You can get a pretty awesome live-in for it.

Yep, and for that rate she *might* even speak English! Yay for saving money at the expense of your children! You'll just have to pray there's never a situation that requires critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate well...

Exactly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I charge extra if I want to accommodate a "live-in" request. (I still have my own place, so your spare bedroom is no bargain for me.)

Ok, sure. So if OP really wants to hire YOU, then she'll have to up the rate. But ideally when you're looking for a live-in, you're looking for a nanny who sees that as a benefit too. Obviously you don't, so you probably wouldn't be the best candidate unless she really wanted you for other reasons over others.

Unless someone is homeless how could being a live in ever be a benefit?

Also, in MD OT (1.5) must be paid for all hours over 4p and in DC and MD, straight time must be paid for EVERY hour worked. So, OP, you cannot get free work.

If someone is a renter and doesn't have the ongoing mortgage bill, then a live-in arrangement where discounted rent is part of the package can be very attractive to a right candidate. Not everyone has to maintain their own residence.

[Anonymous]

I enjoy being a live in. No rent, utilities, car care, no commute, rarely do I need to buy food.

Like another poster, I've saved up almost $100,000 in cash. I make a flat weekly rate of $500 and work anywhere from 17hrs-48hrs a week and do some housekeeping duties.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I enjoy being a live in. No rent, utilities, car care, no commute, rarely do I need to buy food.

Like another poster, I've saved up almost $100,000 in cash. I make a flat weekly rate of $500 and work anywhere from 17hrs-48hrs a week and do some housekeeping duties.

Kudos to you. That's really something to be proud of. How old are you? Mind sharing your budget? What area?

I'm glad that NF found you to help them.