paying Nannies

[Anonymous]

Do you all nannies feel the same. My sister who came to US 15 years ago and she was paid $15/hr nanny job. How come it's 2014 and family are offering less or $15 hr. What is this?

[Anonymous]

This is what you get paid when you can't speak (or write) the language like a professional.

[Anonymous]

Is your sister still working in the same city?

Also, supply and demand. Perhaps 15 years ago, in your sister's area, there were less qualified nannies. If your sister's area has experienced a huge influx of immigrants, looking to work as nannies and willing to accept less pay, then employers will be willing to pay less.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is what you get paid when you can't speak (or write) the language like a professional.

Wow its not a corporate job and more people are looking nanny who can speak spanish. Get your fact first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is what you get paid when you can't speak (or write) the language like a professional.

Then why send kids to school and waste all that money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is what you get paid when you can't speak (or write) the language like a professional.

This sounds harsh to me, but I cannot disagree.

This is really true.

[Anonymous]

15 years ago was a peak time to be a nanny.

The economy took a big hit a few years back, and the market was flooded with people needing work.
Parents could find college grads willing to work for under $10 an hour.

High paying jobs still exist, but the competition is stiff you need to know the areas with the well paying jobs and how to present yourself so you land the job and the pay you desire.

[Anonymous]

In my area we interviewed 6 nannies. To care for one child they asked for $11/hr on average. Low end was $8/hr and high end was $15/hr. anyone who asked for more than 15 we didn't even consider because there are so many qualified and well educated nannies willing to work for less than 15. Ever nanny we interviewed was over 40 yrs old.

[Anonymous]

I mean....EVERY nanny we interviewed was over 40 yrs old.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:15 years ago was a peak time to be a nanny.

The economy took a big hit a few years back, and the market was flooded with people needing work.
Parents could find college grads willing to work for under $10 an hour.

High paying jobs still exist, but the competition is stiff you need to know the areas with the well paying jobs and how to present yourself so you land the job and the pay you desire.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you all nannies feel the same. My sister who came to US 15 years ago and she was paid $15/hr nanny job. How come it's 2014 and family are offering less or $15 hr. What is this?

2014 is a whole different nanny game. Nannies used to call the shots. Not any more. There are too many nannies willing to accept the low end of the pay scale, without laziness and attitude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you all nannies feel the same. My sister who came to US 15 years ago and she was paid $15/hr nanny job. How come it's 2014 and family are offering less or $15 hr. What is this?

2014 is a whole different nanny game. Nannies used to call the shots. Not any more. There are too many nannies willing to accept the low end of the pay scale, without laziness and attitude.

I'm a nanny and I definitely call the shots when it comes to negotiating a package.
I'm really good at what so do and am highly sought after.
If you are a really good nanny with impeccable references and years of experience, you run the show.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you all nannies feel the same. My sister who came to US 15 years ago and she was paid $15/hr nanny job. How come it's 2014 and family are offering less or $15 hr. What is this?

2014 is a whole different nanny game. Nannies used to call the shots. Not any more. There are too many nannies willing to accept the low end of the pay scale, without laziness and attitude.

I'm a nanny and I definitely call the shots when it comes to negotiating a package.
I'm really good at what so do and am highly sought after.
If you are a really good nanny with impeccable references and years of experience, you run the show.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you all nannies feel the same. My sister who came to US 15 years ago and she was paid $15/hr nanny job. How come it's 2014 and family are offering less or $15 hr. What is this?

2014 is a whole different nanny game. Nannies used to call the shots. Not any more. There are too many nannies willing to accept the low end of the pay scale, without laziness and attitude.

I'm a nanny and I definitely call the shots when it comes to negotiating a package.
I'm really good at what so do and am highly sought after.
If you are a really good nanny with impeccable references and years of experience, you run the show.

+1

+2 Even once hired, I generally still call the shots. I'm hired for my expertise and professionalism, and the parents that hire me are generally nervous first time parents looking for someone to guide them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is what you get paid when you can't speak (or write) the language like a professional.

This sounds harsh to me, but I cannot disagree.

This is really true.

+1

It is harsh. But it's the market - there are TONS of honest, trustworthy, loving caregivers available with often quite rudimentary english skills. I know I can get a screaming deal on childcare if I'm fluent in Spanish or comfortable having a nanny who doesn't speak english well. If I want a nanny who could communicate well with medical personnel in an emergency then I know I'll need to pay more for english fluency.

OP's question itself is an illustration of the challenge of communicating well in a language that isn't your primary language. It's tough. And it's not preferable for childcare so it pays less.