22$ an hour nanny share

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a MB on the Hill and have done a few shares and have many friends who do shares. Going rate is $22-$24 for nannies with years of experience (though not necessarily a specialized degree). With guaranteed overtime and before bonuses at the holidays our $23/hour nanny makes $56k. Probably closer to $59k with bonuses. We also provide for her health insurance, are pretty flexible with vacation and sick days (we don’t keep count even though we offer 2 weeks vacation, one sick). This pay is better than what some of my colleagues make at the think tank I work at—a job which requires a bachelor’s and often a master’s degree. I think in general we need to pay and provide a better social safety net for people in this country. But this is the range I’ve seen.

Experienced nanny here who works near Cleveland Park and down toward Chevy Chase. I’ve done several nanny shares and started at that rate for my first share. My last share I charged $25/hr. My next share I will be charging $26/hr. The amount of work for a share and the energy it takes needs to reflect in pay. I can handle two kids easily (more easily than their parents) and I’m very active with the kids I watch. I don’t just sit at the park or library when there isn’t a class scheduled. I actually plan activities. I’ve met the parents who pay less than $12/hr and the nannies who accept the rate. I’ve never been impressed by either. I can easily get $20/hr for one child so adding a second for $2 seems less than smart.

[Anonymous]

I make $24+PTO
its just one family. They have twins. For a nanny share the rate should be higher.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That is a reasonable rate. You have to realize not everyone is a high earner and in order to pay you, their salary, minus taxes, and all that good stuff plus a little left over.

If $12-$15 an hour is too expensive then you shouldn’t be looking into a nanny for care.

Where do you think you are going to get a job making $30-40 an hour outside babysitting? That is double minimum wage and reasonable.

It is NOT double dc’s minimum wage!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm currently seeking employment and have been approached by families wanting to do a nanny share but at 22$ an hour. Just curious when did 22$ an hour 11$ from each family become a "competitive" rate? 2 babies, 2 schedules, very little down time. I've been asking 13-14$ each family but seems to be too high for parents. Am I missing something? I have over 10 years experience teaching and a early childhood degree. What is the rate for a single baby and a share in DC ?

Don’t lower your rates. Cheap parents get what they pay for - inferior babysitting. I feel sorry for their children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That is a reasonable rate. You have to realize not everyone is a high earner and in order to pay you, their salary, minus taxes, and all that good stuff plus a little left over.

If $12-$15 an hour is too expensive then you shouldn’t be looking into a nanny for care.

Where do you think you are going to get a job making $30-40 an hour outside babysitting? That is double minimum wage and reasonable.

It is NOT double dc’s minimum wage!

You're right - it's more than double. DC minimum wage is $14/hr.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That is a reasonable rate. You have to realize not everyone is a high earner and in order to pay you, their salary, minus taxes, and all that good stuff plus a little left over.

If $12-$15 an hour is too expensive then you shouldn’t be looking into a nanny for care.

Where do you think you are going to get a job making $30-40 an hour outside babysitting? That is double minimum wage and reasonable.

It is NOT double dc’s minimum wage!

You're right - it's more than double. DC minimum wage is $14/hr.

Each family wants to pay $12-15. That is NOT double.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That is a reasonable rate. You have to realize not everyone is a high earner and in order to pay you, their salary, minus taxes, and all that good stuff plus a little left over.

Can you afford to live in DC on $22/hr? What would your housing situation be if you had to?

Yes, I have lived off less. I lived in a group house and then later got married.

Same. I made less when I was in the Army and getting shot at in Iraq. Perspective.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I make $24+PTO
its just one family. They have twins. For a nanny share the rate should be higher.

Based on what? How would taking care of 2 kids from different families be more work than siblings?

Charging families a higher rate for being in a share is just a cash grab.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I make $24+PTO
its just one family. They have twins. For a nanny share the rate should be higher.

Based on what? How would taking care of 2 kids from different families be more work than siblings?

Charging families a higher rate for being in a share is just a cash grab.

Why do you think people negotiate pay and work? Do you think people work for fun and money is just the bonus? Do you work for free?

Also, families in a nanny share pay significantly lower than families not in a share. Hence why shares are popular.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That is a reasonable rate. You have to realize not everyone is a high earner and in order to pay you, their salary, minus taxes, and all that good stuff plus a little left over.

If $12-$15 an hour is too expensive then you shouldn’t be looking into a nanny for care.

Where do you think you are going to get a job making $30-40 an hour outside babysitting? That is double minimum wage and reasonable.

It is NOT double dc’s minimum wage!

You're right - it's more than double. DC minimum wage is $14/hr.

Each family wants to pay $12-15. That is NOT double.

The PP said $30-40 an hour was double minimum wage.
Someone replied, saying it was not.
I was correcting them. $30-40 an hour is more than double minimum wage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I make $24+PTO
its just one family. They have twins. For a nanny share the rate should be higher.

Based on what? How would taking care of 2 kids from different families be more work than siblings?

Charging families a higher rate for being in a share is just a cash grab.

Two families means two sets of parents. I have yet to see a couple who agrees on absolutely everything, let alone two couples that agree on everything!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That is a reasonable rate. You have to realize not everyone is a high earner and in order to pay you, their salary, minus taxes, and all that good stuff plus a little left over.

It isn't OP's problem if you aren't a high earner! She should not accept a job with two kids for $22/hr. More like $30/,hr. People should stop having kids they cannot afford or stay home and take care of your own kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That is a reasonable rate. You have to realize not everyone is a high earner and in order to pay you, their salary, minus taxes, and all that good stuff plus a little left over.

Can you afford to live in DC on $22/hr? What would your housing situation be if you had to?

Yes, I have lived off less. I lived in a group house and then later got married.

Same. I made less when I was in the Army and getting shot at in Iraq. Perspective.

It is an all volunteer army so you chose this. Stop whining.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I make $24+PTO
its just one family. They have twins. For a nanny share the rate should be higher.

Based on what? How would taking care of 2 kids from different families be more work than siblings?

Charging families a higher rate for being in a share is just a cash grab.

Two families means two sets of parents. I have yet to see a couple who agrees on absolutely everything, let alone two couples that agree on everything!

That's why there is a contract. The terms of employment are spelled out and all 3 parties sign it. So yes, they do agree on everything and are legally held to it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I make $24+PTO
its just one family. They have twins. For a nanny share the rate should be higher.

Based on what? How would taking care of 2 kids from different families be more work than siblings?

Charging families a higher rate for being in a share is just a cash grab.

Why do you think people negotiate pay and work? Do you think people work for fun and money is just the bonus? Do you work for free?

Also, families in a nanny share pay significantly lower than families not in a share. Hence why shares are popular.

Huh? I'm assuming the nanny is taking care of the two kids together for the exact same hours. If that is the case then the nanny charges one rate because it is one job. Sure, you can negotiate. But you don't raise your rate just because there are 2 families splitting the cost and you think they should pay more!