Going rate for nanny for toddler and infant in DC?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The same nonsense on this board after the same question. Nannies are called lazy and MB's are accused of wanting slave labor. It is so fricking tiresome.


I'm a college graduate with ten years preschool experience and about five years of experience as a nanny - I am currently earning $20 an hour for baby and my employers do not pay for my health insurance. I am paid legally, of course.

Do you not feel bad that you have a dead end job? In 15 years of working and you've maxed out at $20. Nannying should not be a career, you should nanny for a year or two during or after college and then get a real job with benefits, protections, and holidays. "Nannies" should not try to force parents to provide these things you would normally have to go to college and work hard to earn.

LOL A "real job" like what? Working in an office with two thousand other "worker bees"? Being stuck inside all day while making money for some multi-national corporation that could go bankrupt and lay me off in a second? What protections do you get in those "real jobs" anymore?

If your passion is to work with young children, you can chose to teach in a preschool or daycare (none that I have ever worked for provide a retirement account or benefits) or be a nanny. I did go to college, majored in education, and graduated top of my class. Being a nanny works for my lifestyle and family. And I most certainly haven't "maxed out" at $20 an hour.

You sound like a very limited and conventional "worker bee". Try thinking out of the box when it comes to professions and life choices -- you would be happier in life.

Of course, a family could never, never do it to you.

All nanny jobs are temporary. You don't choose a family as a life-long employer as you would working for a large bank or corporation. No one has job security in any field ever.


If you are so bitter about having a nanny - stay home with your kids. If you are so bitter about being a nanny - quit. I honestly have no clue why you are here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same nonsense on this board after the same question. Nannies are called lazy and MB's are accused of wanting slave labor. It is so fricking tiresome.


I'm a college graduate with ten years preschool experience and about five years of experience as a nanny - I am currently earning $20 an hour for baby and my employers do not pay for my health insurance. I am paid legally, of course.

Do you not feel bad that you have a dead end job? In 15 years of working and you've maxed out at $20. Nannying should not be a career, you should nanny for a year or two during or after college and then get a real job with benefits, protections, and holidays. "Nannies" should not try to force parents to provide these things you would normally have to go to college and work hard to earn.

LOL A "real job" like what? Working in an office with two thousand other "worker bees"? Being stuck inside all day while making money for some multi-national corporation that could go bankrupt and lay me off in a second? What protections do you get in those "real jobs" anymore?

If your passion is to work with young children, you can chose to teach in a preschool or daycare (none that I have ever worked for provide a retirement account or benefits) or be a nanny. I did go to college, majored in education, and graduated top of my class. Being a nanny works for my lifestyle and family. And I most certainly haven't "maxed out" at $20 an hour.

You sound like a very limited and conventional "worker bee". Try thinking out of the box when it comes to professions and life choices -- you would be happier in life.

Of course, a family could never, never do it to you.

All nanny jobs are temporary. You don't choose a family as a life-long employer as you would working for a large bank or corporation. No one has job security in any field ever.


If you are so bitter about having a nanny - stay home with your kids. If you are so bitter about being a nanny - quit. I honestly have no clue why you are here.

Why does you having a clue matter?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same nonsense on this board after the same question. Nannies are called lazy and MB's are accused of wanting slave labor. It is so fricking tiresome.


I'm a college graduate with ten years preschool experience and about five years of experience as a nanny - I am currently earning $20 an hour for baby and my employers do not pay for my health insurance. I am paid legally, of course.

Do you not feel bad that you have a dead end job? In 15 years of working and you've maxed out at $20. Nannying should not be a career, you should nanny for a year or two during or after college and then get a real job with benefits, protections, and holidays. "Nannies" should not try to force parents to provide these things you would normally have to go to college and work hard to earn.

LOL A "real job" like what? Working in an office with two thousand other "worker bees"? Being stuck inside all day while making money for some multi-national corporation that could go bankrupt and lay me off in a second? What protections do you get in those "real jobs" anymore?

If your passion is to work with young children, you can chose to teach in a preschool or daycare (none that I have ever worked for provide a retirement account or benefits) or be a nanny. I did go to college, majored in education, and graduated top of my class. Being a nanny works for my lifestyle and family. And I most certainly haven't "maxed out" at $20 an hour.

You sound like a very limited and conventional "worker bee". Try thinking out of the box when it comes to professions and life choices -- you would be happier in life.

Of course, a family could never, never do it to you.

All nanny jobs are temporary. You don't choose a family as a life-long employer as you would working for a large bank or corporation. No one has job security in any field ever.


If you are so bitter about having a nanny - stay home with your kids. If you are so bitter about being a nanny - quit. I honestly have no clue why you are here.

Why does you having a clue matter?

Because we are in a conversation and I don't understand why you are bothering to post on a nanny forum. You are a tiresome troll - get a life.

[Anonymous]

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Because we are in a conversation and I don't understand why you are bothering to post on a nanny forum. You are a tiresome troll - get a life.

But it's not like I need to justify my right to post here to you, do I. This is an open, anonymous forum with no barrier to entry (much like something else we all know). Why is your understanding of each poster's motives necessary? Stick to the substance.

[Anonymous]

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+2 I have had other careers and other jobs but none that fit me as well or made me as happy as being a nanny. I wish I would have not given into societal pressure after college and taken the conventional path. I've posted before that I have never looked forward to seeing any "boss" I ever had on Monday mornings the way I look forward to seeing my charge after two days away from him. My charge went on vacation yesterday for a week and it was actually hard saying good-bye to him yesterday! NEVER have I ever given one thought to my other co-workers or boss in any other job when vacation time hit.

What a strange comparison. Your charge isn't your boss.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:
Because we are in a conversation and I don't understand why you are bothering to post on a nanny forum. You are a tiresome troll - get a life.

But it's not like I need to justify my right to post here to you, do I. This is an open, anonymous forum with no barrier to entry (much like something else we all know). Why is your understanding of each poster's motives necessary? Stick to the substance.

NP. We are ALL tired of you because you add nothing to the conversation. YOU detract from the substance of the issues we might otherwise be able to discuss. I wish Jeff would flag all your posts so we could know not to respond, blah.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Because we are in a conversation and I don't understand why you are bothering to post on a nanny forum. You are a tiresome troll - get a life.

But it's not like I need to justify my right to post here to you, do I. This is an open, anonymous forum with no barrier to entry (much like something else we all know). Why is your understanding of each poster's motives necessary? Stick to the substance.

NP. We are ALL tired of you because you add nothing to the conversation. YOU detract from the substance of the issues we might otherwise be able to discuss. I wish Jeff would flag all your posts so we could know not to respond, blah.

There is no we. There is no all. There is just you, your brain, your fingers and what comes out on the screen. What exactly is the substantive comment you hoped to add?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same nonsense on this board after the same question. Nannies are called lazy and MB's are accused of wanting slave labor. It is so fricking tiresome.


I'm a college graduate with ten years preschool experience and about five years of experience as a nanny - I am currently earning $20 an hour for baby and my employers do not pay for my health insurance. I am paid legally, of course.

Do you not feel bad that you have a dead end job? In 15 years of working and you've maxed out at $20. Nannying should not be a career, you should nanny for a year or two during or after college and then get a real job with benefits, protections, and holidays. "Nannies" should not try to force parents to provide these things you would normally have to go to college and work hard to earn.

LOL A "real job" like what? Working in an office with two thousand other "worker bees"? Being stuck inside all day while making money for some multi-national corporation that could go bankrupt and lay me off in a second? What protections do you get in those "real jobs" anymore?

If your passion is to work with young children, you can chose to teach in a preschool or daycare (none that I have ever worked for provide a retirement account or benefits) or be a nanny. I did go to college, majored in education, and graduated top of my class. Being a nanny works for my lifestyle and family. And I most certainly haven't "maxed out" at $20 an hour.

You sound like a very limited and conventional "worker bee". Try thinking out of the box when it comes to professions and life choices -- you would be happier in life.

Of course, a family could never, never do it to you.

All nanny jobs are temporary. You don't choose a family as a life-long employer as you would working for a large bank or corporation. No one has job security in any field ever.


If you are so bitter about having a nanny - stay home with your kids. If you are so bitter about being a nanny - quit. I honestly have no clue why you are here.

Why is it a sign of bitterness to point out that a family can terminate a nanny every bit as unceremoniously and suddenly as a corporation?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Because we are in a conversation and I don't understand why you are bothering to post on a nanny forum. You are a tiresome troll - get a life.

But it's not like I need to justify my right to post here to you, do I. This is an open, anonymous forum with no barrier to entry (much like something else we all know). Why is your understanding of each poster's motives necessary? Stick to the substance.

You are a troll. Seek help - seriously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same nonsense on this board after the same question. Nannies are called lazy and MB's are accused of wanting slave labor. It is so fricking tiresome.


I'm a college graduate with ten years preschool experience and about five years of experience as a nanny - I am currently earning $20 an hour for baby and my employers do not pay for my health insurance. I am paid legally, of course.

Do you not feel bad that you have a dead end job? In 15 years of working and you've maxed out at $20. Nannying should not be a career, you should nanny for a year or two during or after college and then get a real job with benefits, protections, and holidays. "Nannies" should not try to force parents to provide these things you would normally have to go to college and work hard to earn.

LOL A "real job" like what? Working in an office with two thousand other "worker bees"? Being stuck inside all day while making money for some multi-national corporation that could go bankrupt and lay me off in a second? What protections do you get in those "real jobs" anymore?

If your passion is to work with young children, you can chose to teach in a preschool or daycare (none that I have ever worked for provide a retirement account or benefits) or be a nanny. I did go to college, majored in education, and graduated top of my class. Being a nanny works for my lifestyle and family. And I most certainly haven't "maxed out" at $20 an hour.

You sound like a very limited and conventional "worker bee". Try thinking out of the box when it comes to professions and life choices -- you would be happier in life.

Of course, a family could never, never do it to you.

All nanny jobs are temporary. You don't choose a family as a life-long employer as you would working for a large bank or corporation. No one has job security in any field ever.


If you are so bitter about having a nanny - stay home with your kids. If you are so bitter about being a nanny - quit. I honestly have no clue why you are here.

Why is it a sign of bitterness to point out that a family can terminate a nanny every bit as unceremoniously and suddenly as a corporation?

Maybe your kid isn't exactly a pile of paperwork sitting on your desk?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same nonsense on this board after the same question. Nannies are called lazy and MB's are accused of wanting slave labor. It is so fricking tiresome.


I'm a college graduate with ten years preschool experience and about five years of experience as a nanny - I am currently earning $20 an hour for baby and my employers do not pay for my health insurance. I am paid legally, of course.

Do you not feel bad that you have a dead end job? In 15 years of working and you've maxed out at $20. Nannying should not be a career, you should nanny for a year or two during or after college and then get a real job with benefits, protections, and holidays. "Nannies" should not try to force parents to provide these things you would normally have to go to college and work hard to earn.

LOL A "real job" like what? Working in an office with two thousand other "worker bees"? Being stuck inside all day while making money for some multi-national corporation that could go bankrupt and lay me off in a second? What protections do you get in those "real jobs" anymore?

If your passion is to work with young children, you can chose to teach in a preschool or daycare (none that I have ever worked for provide a retirement account or benefits) or be a nanny. I did go to college, majored in education, and graduated top of my class. Being a nanny works for my lifestyle and family. And I most certainly haven't "maxed out" at $20 an hour.

You sound like a very limited and conventional "worker bee". Try thinking out of the box when it comes to professions and life choices -- you would be happier in life.

Of course, a family could never, never do it to you.

All nanny jobs are temporary. You don't choose a family as a life-long employer as you would working for a large bank or corporation. No one has job security in any field ever.


If you are so bitter about having a nanny - stay home with your kids. If you are so bitter about being a nanny - quit. I honestly have no clue why you are here.

Why is it a sign of bitterness to point out that a family can terminate a nanny every bit as unceremoniously and suddenly as a corporation?

Maybe your kid isn't exactly a pile of paperwork sitting on your desk?

That isn't germane to the discussion. The poster spoke with derision of office workers who are "making money for some multi-national corporation that could go bankrupt and lay me off in a second." I responded by pointing out that family employers can, and in fact do, often do the same thing, so the comparison on that account is hardly favorable. Why does that make me bitter or a troll?

[Anonymous]

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Maybe your kid isn't exactly a pile of paperwork sitting on your desk?

Are you saying that abrupt, unceremonious termination hurts less when you're being separated from a kid vs. a pile of paperwork? Maybe your bills will need paying less?

Nannying may have its joys over corporate employment, but immunity from abrupt, unceremonious termination certainly isn't one of them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Maybe your kid isn't exactly a pile of paperwork sitting on your desk?

Are you saying that abrupt, unceremonious termination hurts less when you're being separated from a kid vs. a pile of paperwork? Maybe your bills will need paying less?

Nannying may have its joys over corporate employment, but immunity from abrupt, unceremonious termination certainly isn't one of them.

The ultimate victim here is your child. Again. Sorry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Maybe your kid isn't exactly a pile of paperwork sitting on your desk?

Are you saying that abrupt, unceremonious termination hurts less when you're being separated from a kid vs. a pile of paperwork? Maybe your bills will need paying less?

Nannying may have its joys over corporate employment, but immunity from abrupt, unceremonious termination certainly isn't one of them.

The absurd nannies on this board will say time and time again that 2 weeks notice for quiting is "standard" and fine, but if a nanny family gave a nanny two weeks notice it's suddenly the biggest FU ever because "I HAVE BILLS TO PAY"

These nannies on here are really such children.

[Anonymous]

Why does it make my child a victim to point out that nannies can be fired as abruptly as corporate employees in response to the claim that multinationals fire on a whim?