Yay for nannies who earn $35/hr

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I've never even heard of a 35/hr nanny. You nannies are getting more delusional on here it's getting sick.

I am one of the previous posters and I earn $35/hr. Just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it is not out there. If you are in the DC area you really shouldn't have a hard time believing there is at least a small market willing to pay top dollar for household help. If you are living in the suburbs of some small town then maybe it is harder to believe. But either way it doesn't effect me.

Well said.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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I'm the PP with the college degree. I have NEVER been late - not once. I have never not finished the children's laundry each day and can't imagine what emotional support I would ever need or want from my employers!!! My employers know very little about my personal life and I only carry a cheap cell phone with me when I work so the parents can get a hold of me. In fact, no one else even has the number. There is never any "bleed" of personal to professional life.

I've only been sick once in my current position and I still showed up to work, on time, and allowed the parents to decide if they wanted me to stay. It turned out that the whole family (myself included) had the stomach flu. I was sent home, the husband went to the emergency room for dehydration and the MIL stayed with the two little ones while the mother went to bed. It was over in a day and I was back at work the next day.

I am now convinced I should be one of the $35 an hour nannies!!!!

What will you say when they ask what you have earned in your previous nanny jobs? How will you explains jump from $18 to $35?

Good point... However in my last few interviews, I was asked my rate not what I've been earning.

Me to. In fact, I've never been asked about previous compensation packages. Most intellegent people know it's irrelavent, as EVERY job is so different. It's nothing like a pile of paper work at the office.

[Anonymous]

being a nanny is a job with a lot of responsibilities.
kids are the dearest and most priceless treasures to parents and they hire a nanny to take care of that treasure.
Treasure keepers should be paid accordingly to the great responsibility.
$11, 12, .....20 is not enough for a treasure keeper

[Anonymous]

Doing your job well, requires lots of skill. And you're still thinking about how to do it better next time, even after you're off the clock.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Spin-off from thread about newborn care rates being $20-30/hr. I just want to congratulate high-income earning nannies ($25+/hr.) It's good practice to know how to perform your work, and charge accordingly. Kudos to each and every one of them.

TROLL

Nannies in DC area earn $11-20.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spin-off from thread about newborn care rates being $20-30/hr. I just want to congratulate high-income earning nannies ($25+/hr.) It's good practice to know how to perform your work, and charge accordingly. Kudos to each and every one of them.

TROLL

Nannies in DC area earn $11-20.

Hi clueless mb. It's you again. Not all parents are cheapskates. If you can't afford to pay your sitter more than $11/hr, just be honest. That's all.

[Anonymous]

I would LOVE to be able to pay $35 an hour to a nanny, in part because that's what the job is worth, and in part because if I did pay this it means I must be earning a family income much higher than I am.

However, there are nannies available who do an amazing and wonderful job at $17 - $20/hour and I hope to keep them working for me by being a fair and kind employer!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spin-off from thread about newborn care rates being $20-30/hr. I just want to congratulate high-income earning nannies ($25+/hr.) It's good practice to know how to perform your work, and charge accordingly. Kudos to each and every one of them.

TROLL

Nannies in DC area earn $11-20.

Hi clueless mb. It's you again. Not all parents are cheapskates. If you can't afford to pay your sitter more than $11/hr, just be honest. That's all.

Go away clueless troll and be happy there is someone willing to pay you more.

Btw, I'm not mb and I don't hire sitter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spin-off from thread about newborn care rates being $20-30/hr. I just want to congratulate high-income earning nannies ($25+/hr.) It's good practice to know how to perform your work, and charge accordingly. Kudos to each and every one of them.

TROLL

Nannies in DC area earn $11-20.

Hi clueless mb. It's you again. Not all parents are cheapskates. If you can't afford to pay your sitter more than $11/hr, just be honest. That's all.

Go away clueless troll and be happy there is someone willing to pay you more.

Btw, I'm not mb and I don't hire sitter.

I think you don't understand what a troll is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spin-off from thread about newborn care rates being $20-30/hr. I just want to congratulate high-income earning nannies ($25+/hr.) It's good practice to know how to perform your work, and charge accordingly. Kudos to each and every one of them.

TROLL

Nannies in DC area earn $11-20.

Hi clueless mb. It's you again. Not all parents are cheapskates. If you can't afford to pay your sitter more than $11/hr, just be honest. That's all.

However sad it might be, the PP ( $11-20 ) is correct. I know at least 3 different families in DC area paying $10-11... Off the books of course.

[Anonymous]

$10-11/hour for what???
Warm body, of course.

[Anonymous]

There're right here in DC, not just NYC.
Good for them!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There're right here in DC, not just NYC.
Good for them!

*They're

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spin-off from thread about newborn care rates being $20-30/hr. I just want to congratulate high-income earning nannies ($25+/hr.) It's good practice to know how to perform your work, and charge accordingly. Kudos to each and every one of them.

TROLL

Nannies in DC area earn $11-20.

Hi clueless mb. It's you again. Not all parents are cheapskates. If you can't afford to pay your sitter more than $11/hr, just be honest. That's all.

However sad it might be, the PP ( $11-20 ) is correct. I know at least 3 different families in DC area paying $10-11... Off the books of course.

How do they sleep at night?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would LOVE to be able to pay $35 an hour to a nanny, in part because that's what the job is worth, and in part because if I did pay this it means I must be earning a family income much higher than I am.

However, there are nannies available who do an amazing and wonderful job at $17 - $20/hour and I hope to keep them working for me by being a fair and kind employer!

Your kindness is indeed a valued asset.
Nannies know when you're doing your best.