Nanny candidate thinks prior job determines current pay

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you take a pay cut when you go to a new job? Didn't think so. Why should she?

Could do if I were unemployed and the market dictates it.

What verifiable market? You're ridiculous.

Not getting a job with a desired rate for a long time is the only verification one needs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you take a pay cut when you go to a new job? Didn't think so. Why should she?

Could do if I were unemployed and the market dictates it.

What verifiable market? You're ridiculous.

Not getting a job with a desired rate for a long time is the only verification one needs.

True, although "a long time" can be different for everyone. I like to take a trip or two in between jobs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you take a pay cut when you go to a new job? Didn't think so. Why should she?

Could do if I were unemployed and the market dictates it.

What verifiable market? You're ridiculous.

Not getting a job with a desired rate for a long time is the only verification one needs.

True, although "a long time" can be different for everyone. I like to take a trip or two in between jobs.

I live-in exclusively. Because I'm looking for a good position and a good housing situation wrapped into one family, I take 1-6 months in between my positions.

[Anonymous]

A nanny sets her own rates. Employers decide how much they would like and are willing to pay. They may negotiate if desired, or they may remain firm. The end.

OP, you have no right to judge whether her requests are absurd or not - it's really none of your business. Just like the posters here should never judge a parent for NOT paying $32 or $25 or $20 an hour, only you know your finances.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A nanny sets her own rates. Employers decide how much they would like and are willing to pay. They may negotiate if desired, or they may remain firm. The end.

OP, you have no right to judge whether her requests are absurd or not - it's really none of your business. Just like the posters here should never judge a parent for NOT paying $32 or $25 or $20 an hour, only you know your finances.

Well said. Plus, everyone has different priorities.

[Anonymous]

Is your nanny saying she was making 1280 for 40 hours??
I doubt it.
at 25 per hour is 1000 per a week.
did you see any evidence of her salary history.
I had a nanny who told me she worked for 20.00 per hour and did not know how to change a pamper, did not have skills of caring for a infant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is your nanny saying she was making 1280 for 40 hours??
I doubt it.
at 25 per hour is 1000 per a week.
did you see any evidence of her salary history.
I had a nanny who told me she worked for 20.00 per hour and did not know how to change a pamper, did not have skills of caring for a infant.

What made you think she was a nanny?

[Anonymous]

When you left one job for another, did you get a salary increase? You bet your sweet derriere you did. Same for nannies. You pay for her experience because she will be using this experience to taking care of your precious snowffakes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When you left one job for another, did you get a salary increase? You bet your sweet derriere you did. Same for nannies. You pay for her experience because she will be using this experience to taking care of your precious snowffakes.

Exactly. Common sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When you left one job for another, did you get a salary increase? You bet your sweet derriere you did. Same for nannies. You pay for her experience because she will be using this experience to taking care of your precious snowffakes.

Exactly. Common sense.

Not everyone gets a salary increase, some people stay flat, some take a pay cut. If you I don't need a more experienced candidate, I'm not hiring them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When you left one job for another, did you get a salary increase? You bet your sweet derriere you did. Same for nannies. You pay for her experience because she will be using this experience to taking care of your precious snowffakes.

Exactly. Common sense.

Not everyone gets a salary increase, some people stay flat, some take a pay cut. If you I don't need a more experienced candidate, I'm not hiring them.

No one here told you to hire them. Duh.

[Anonymous]

This is such a silly debate. The parent sets the rate for the job they hiring for. They research market rates, decide what type of premium qualifications they want, and price the job accordingly.

A nanny sets her rates. If her rates are high because she made a certain amount in a prior job, that is her prerogative. However, she will have a smaller pool of opportunities if she is moving from one similar job to another. No problem. She only needs one job offer that pays her desired rate.

The odds are in the parent's favor because they are far more nannies than positions and fewer reasons to pay above market rate. But that shouldn't stop a nanny for asking what she believes she is worth.

If a nanny has years of experience and her last job was $22/hr for one child when she left (due to raises and such) it is a very real possibility she will have to settle for less for the next one child position.

It really isn't that different in the rest of the work world. Sometimes, people have to take a pay cut when they change jobs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is such a silly debate. The parent sets the rate for the job they hiring for. They research market rates, decide what type of premium qualifications they want, and price the job accordingly.

A nanny sets her rates. If her rates are high because she made a certain amount in a prior job, that is her prerogative. However, she will have a smaller pool of opportunities if she is moving from one similar job to another. No problem. She only needs one job offer that pays her desired rate.

The odds are in the parent's favor because they are far more nannies than positions and fewer reasons to pay above market rate. But that shouldn't stop a nanny for asking what she believes she is worth.

If a nanny has years of experience and her last job was $22/hr for one child when she left (due to raises and such) it is a very real possibility she will have to settle for less for the next one child position.

It really isn't that different in the rest of the work world. Sometimes, people have to take a pay cut when they change jobs.

No, you're grossly out of touch with reality. Go visit Jobs and Careers forum about lateral job changes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is such a silly debate. The parent sets the rate for the job they hiring for. They research market rates, decide what type of premium qualifications they want, and price the job accordingly.

A nanny sets her rates. If her rates are high because she made a certain amount in a prior job, that is her prerogative. However, she will have a smaller pool of opportunities if she is moving from one similar job to another. No problem. She only needs one job offer that pays her desired rate.

The odds are in the parent's favor because they are far more nannies than positions and fewer reasons to pay above market rate. But that shouldn't stop a nanny for asking what she believes she is worth.

If a nanny has years of experience and her last job was $22/hr for one child when she left (due to raises and such) it is a very real possibility she will have to settle for less for the next one child position.

It really isn't that different in the rest of the work world. Sometimes, people have to take a pay cut when they change jobs.

Yep, spot on with everything here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is your nanny saying she was making 1280 for 40 hours??
I doubt it.
at 25 per hour is 1000 per a week.
did you see any evidence of her salary history.
I had a nanny who told me she worked for 20.00 per hour and did not know how to change a pamper, did not have skills of caring for a infant.

What made you think she was a nanny?

Silence.