Nannies! Get what your worth
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Anonymous
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Nannies,
This discussion group is filled with posts regarding whether you should reduce your rates and or take on additional duties without a pay increase. It makes me so sad that these questions need to be even be asked. We are in the golden area of our occupation due to COVID, where our demand is probably the highest it has ever been. We need to feel confident in our abilities and demand what we are worth. We should strive to squeeze out every penny we can from our employers. Having a Nanny has now gotten more expensive and it is time you enjoy this money train. WealthyNanny |
Anonymous
I couldn't agree more. |
Anonymous
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OP, it’s Get what you’re worth.
~Smart Nanny |
Anonymous
| I'm not looking to make bank on the suffering families are going through right now but I have years of experience and other qualifications and folks are quoting me rates of less than $20 an hour full time and I just don't know what to say to them. I have to pay rent. I have to maintain a safe vehicle. i need health care. I need a cell phone. I need all of these things not only for myself but to be able to work. If you cannot pay me enough for me to live I cannot work for you. |
Anonymous
| Yeah no. I’m not gouging, but I am charging my full rate. |
Anonymous
| Your post is pretty hysterical considering you don't know the proper use of your and you're. |
Anonymous
| No, thanks. I was already making a great hourly rate with benefits before Covid hit. A better PSA to nannies is to up your skill set with a degree and teaching/tutoring experience to always earn a great wage. |
Anonymous
I have those qualifications and people still offer me $17 an hour!!!!?????? |
Anonymous
What people offer and what you accept are two very different things. You should be in the $30 an hour range. |
Anonymous
Where are you finding jobs in this area? |
Anonymous
I think you Don't know. |
Anonymous
In DC. |
Anonymous
So don’t accept it. Ask for what you’re worth. Make sure your references don’t discuss what they paid. (Classic answer when asked: “Oh, I don’t know what she’s charging now. Every family has different needs, and I know she charges based on what you need.”) |
Anonymous
Make sure you have: An up-to-date background check with driving record (no moving violations, maximum of 1 speeding ticket 10 mph over or less) Up-to-date Infant/child cpr/first aid (in person or combined, not online only) Resume that can be tweaked for each family Reference list that can be tweaked for each family Paid on the books, no problem for those who have security clearances Solid references that speak about education, social and life skills gained with you, not any housekeeping tasks Make sure your references can unequivocally state how reliable you are, and that you made their child’s life better while also making their lives a little easier References should be able to state that you are professional (no complaining about your family, discussing weekend plans) Just having a degree in ECE or child psych isn’t enough. Follow up with networking and educational opportunities for yourself (discipline styles, parenting styles, education through play, etc) Be confident, but stick to your guns. Have a 2-4 minute phone call before meeting, and clarify date, hours, number/age of children, special needs, and rate range. They should confirm your education and experience, and then you let them know you’ll have a folder for them to keep, with your background check and other information in it. (Only leave it if you still want the job when the interview is over.) |
Anonymous
You want to target the parents who value education and are looking for their child to go to a top private. |