Disappointed with pay

[Anonymous]

I had a job interview this past weekend with both of the families in the nanny share. A few weeks before the interview I spoke to all four parents. We spoke about my experience and pay. I was asking for $24 for two infant in a nanny share in NW, DC. A day after my phone interview I received an email asking me to come in for an in person interview. They liked me and are now asking for my references. The reason why I'm disappointed is because, if both families couldn't afford to pay me $24. They should have never asked me to come in for an in person interview. They are offering $20, with one week vacation and one week sick leave.
Mind you I have experience working with children for seventeen years. I have been in two different nanny share. I have even worked for a high profile family. So for them to offer me $20, is a slap to my face, they wasted my time. Parents want a nanny that is highly experience and with a degree, but are not willing to pay. I don't think I'm asking for much. I just don't like to be taken advantage of. It makes me miss my previous employers. Well, the good thing is I have a three month window to find a good fit.

[Anonymous]

That's their first offer. Counter offer- $22 or $23 with 2 weeks vacation, 1 week sick leave.
Keep interviewing in the meantime

[Anonymous]

At minimum you should have two weeks vacation.

[Anonymous]

You know what you want and what you are worth. Stop settling.

[Anonymous]

They are a joke. One week vacation are they out of their minds? Some family even offer health insurance. It's great you have time to look for another job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You know what you want and what you are worth. Stop settling.

OP here: I will not take the job, I will continue to look for a better fit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's their first offer. Counter offer- $22 or $23 with 2 weeks vacation, 1 week sick leave.
Keep interviewing in the meantime

I disagree. That offer they made OP is truly insulting. Even if they are willing to increase the wage and vacation time, they are going to feel resentful and will likely be a nightmare to work for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's their first offer. Counter offer- $22 or $23 with 2 weeks vacation, 1 week sick leave.
Keep interviewing in the meantime

I disagree. That offer they made OP is truly insulting. Even if they are willing to increase the wage and vacation time, they are going to feel resentful and will likely be a nightmare to work for.

I agree. Even if they offer you more, dont take the job. This type of parents will try to get as much out of you for little pay.

[Anonymous]

I cannot believe that they asked you to come in for a personal interview, knowing full well they could not pay you what you stated.

They not only wasted your time, but there's as well.

Do they honestly think you have nothing better to do than drive across town & speak to people that are trying to nickel + dime you??!

They were probably hoping that once you met them in person, they could sway you to their side.

Thank goodness you are not taking that job!
Let them find someone else to hustle.

And good luck on your job search-
There are much better families out there to work for.

[Anonymous]

As a mom in a nanny share in DC, we pay our nanny $22 and she has eight years of experience. For them to offer $20 with your experience, is crazy.

[Anonymous]

Send them z bill for wasting your time and when they don't pay, put a ding on their credit.

[Anonymous]

I would just tell them that your rate is firm. You didn't say that it was their final offer - perhaps they thought negotiation was part of the process.

[Anonymous]

Some parents are crazy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would just tell them that your rate is firm. You didn't say that it was their final offer - perhaps they thought negotiation was part of the process.

+1

This. If you are going to boast that you are worth $24 than at least have the ability to negotiate. If you can't even look for yourself, why should anyone else? Including new employers.

Yes, it's scary to confront these situations but just do it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had a job interview this past weekend with both of the families in the nanny share. A few weeks before the interview I spoke to all four parents. We spoke about my experience and pay. I was asking for $24 for two infant in a nanny share in NW, DC. A day after my phone interview I received an email asking me to come in for an in person interview. They liked me and are now asking for my references. The reason why I'm disappointed is because, if both families couldn't afford to pay me $24. They should have never asked me to come in for an in person interview. They are offering $20, with one week vacation and one week sick leave.
Mind you I have experience working with children for seventeen years. I have been in two different nanny share. I have even worked for a high profile family. So for them to offer me $20, is a slap to my face, they wasted my time. Parents want a nanny that is highly experience and with a degree, but are not willing to pay. I don't think I'm asking for much. I just don't like to be taken advantage of. It makes me miss my previous employers. Well, the good thing is I have a three month window to find a good fit.

Just keeping looking....