Nanny Prices!

[Anonymous]

You are clearly oversimplifying the situation by claiming a cheaper person is just a 'warm body'. Ultimately, the job of being a Nanny does NOT require a college education at all. It is fairly elite to think those with college educations are 'better' than those that are not! I know many people that have not gone to college nor take care-taking classes, and yet are EXCELLENT mothers. The assumption here is if mothers don't need an education to be a mother, then why would a nanny need one to act as such.

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t know a single nanny willing to accept $13.50/hour. Good luck to you.

You do you, PP. Good luck to your poor children. I want the best for my children which includes a nanny who engages and teaches. I want more than a warm body to watch my kids. I wouldn’t hire an uneducated nanny anymore than I would send them to school to be taught by a high school drop out.

[Anonymous]

Great Point!!

Anonymous wrote:You are clearly oversimplifying the situation by claiming a cheaper person is just a 'warm body'. Ultimately, the job of being a Nanny does NOT require a college education at all. It is fairly elite to think those with college educations are 'better' than those that are not! I know many people that have not gone to college nor take care-taking classes, and yet are EXCELLENT mothers. The assumption here is if mothers don't need an education to be a mother, then why would a nanny need one to act as such.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know a single nanny willing to accept $13.50/hour. Good luck to you.

You do you, PP. Good luck to your poor children. I want the best for my children which includes a nanny who engages and teaches. I want more than a warm body to watch my kids. I wouldn’t hire an uneducated nanny anymore than I would send them to school to be taught by a high school drop out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are clearly oversimplifying the situation by claiming a cheaper person is just a 'warm body'. Ultimately, the job of being a Nanny does NOT require a college education at all. It is fairly elite to think those with college educations are 'better' than those that are not! I know many people that have not gone to college nor take care-taking classes, and yet are EXCELLENT mothers. The assumption here is if mothers don't need an education to be a mother, then why would a nanny need one to act as such.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know a single nanny willing to accept $13.50/hour. Good luck to you.

You do you, PP. Good luck to your poor children. I want the best for my children which includes a nanny who engages and teaches. I want more than a warm body to watch my kids. I wouldn’t hire an uneducated nanny anymore than I would send them to school to be taught by a high school drop out.

Why would a teacher need a college education for that matter? People like you, PP, aye not up on the latest research on brain development. You waste the first three years with a cheap, uneducated nanny, you waste the most valuable time in development that can never be made up.

Your thinking is decades behind the time.

[Anonymous]

In order to maximize your children's brain development, Parents should create an AGENDA for their nanny or babysitter to do. This will reduce the 'educational' requirement needed for your nanny. A Simple Amazon search based on your children's age provides a list of books, flash cards, and toys that can stimulate brain growth.

Now it is as simple as telling your nanny to 'read to your kid' and do the activities. Mothers have been doing this for generations without advanced degrees, and the amount of education to flip a card or open a book really isn't that much.

Anonymous wrote:You are clearly oversimplifying the situation by claiming a cheaper person is just a 'warm body'. Ultimately, the job of being a Nanny does NOT require a college education at all. It is fairly elite to think those with college educations are 'better' than those that are not! I know many people that have not gone to college nor take care-taking classes, and yet are EXCELLENT mothers. The assumption here is if mothers don't need an education to be a mother, then why would a nanny need one to act as such.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know a single nanny willing to accept $13.50/hour. Good luck to you.

You do you, PP. Good luck to your poor children. I want the best for my children which includes a nanny who engages and teaches. I want more than a warm body to watch my kids. I wouldn’t hire an uneducated nanny anymore than I would send them to school to be taught by a high school drop out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In order to maximize your children's brain development, Parents should create an AGENDA for their nanny or babysitter to do. This will reduce the 'educational' requirement needed for your nanny. A Simple Amazon search based on your children's age provides a list of books, flash cards, and toys that can stimulate brain growth.

Now it is as simple as telling your nanny to 'read to your kid' and do the activities. Mothers have been doing this for generations without advanced degrees, and the amount of education to flip a card or open a book really isn't that much.

Anonymous wrote:You are clearly oversimplifying the situation by claiming a cheaper person is just a 'warm body'. Ultimately, the job of being a Nanny does NOT require a college education at all. It is fairly elite to think those with college educations are 'better' than those that are not! I know many people that have not gone to college nor take care-taking classes, and yet are EXCELLENT mothers. The assumption here is if mothers don't need an education to be a mother, then why would a nanny need one to act as such.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know a single nanny willing to accept $13.50/hour. Good luck to you.

You do you, PP. Good luck to your poor children. I want the best for my children which includes a nanny who engages and teaches. I want more than a warm body to watch my kids. I wouldn’t hire an uneducated nanny anymore than I would send them to school to be taught by a high school drop out.

Once again, you have no clue what you are talking about! As another poster pointed out, why not create an agenda for a high school drop out and call her a first grade teacher?

Those of us who are educated, want every advantage for our children. Maybe “okay” is good enough for you - it simply isn’t for me.


Good luck to your children, PP. I mean that sincerely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In order to maximize your children's brain development, Parents should create an AGENDA for their nanny or babysitter to do. This will reduce the 'educational' requirement needed for your nanny. A Simple Amazon search based on your children's age provides a list of books, flash cards, and toys that can stimulate brain growth.

Now it is as simple as telling your nanny to 'read to your kid' and do the activities. Mothers have been doing this for generations without advanced degrees, and the amount of education to flip a card or open a book really isn't that much.

Anonymous wrote:You are clearly oversimplifying the situation by claiming a cheaper person is just a 'warm body'. Ultimately, the job of being a Nanny does NOT require a college education at all. It is fairly elite to think those with college educations are 'better' than those that are not! I know many people that have not gone to college nor take care-taking classes, and yet are EXCELLENT mothers. The assumption here is if mothers don't need an education to be a mother, then why would a nanny need one to act as such.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know a single nanny willing to accept $13.50/hour. Good luck to you.

You do you, PP. Good luck to your poor children. I want the best for my children which includes a nanny who engages and teaches. I want more than a warm body to watch my kids. I wouldn’t hire an uneducated nanny anymore than I would send them to school to be taught by a high school drop out.

Yes. That is all I do all day. Just sit there doing educational activities that someone found on amazon. The children always listen and sit quietly doing their homework, so I never need to talk to them or discipline them, which is convenient since I don’t know how to do anything.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t know a single nanny willing to accept $13.50/hour. Good luck to you.

I do know a few who currently make $15/hour. They either live in more rural areas or they live in.

I wouldn’t work for you, ever. Your attitude that a nanny is simply an overpriced babysitter would make it so that I ran the other way. It’s the same with the rest of my friends.

Oh, and I know at least 20 nannies who chose this career. Some had previous careers and are nannying later in life. Some went to school specifically for this. Some have experience in other fields that translated into nannying. I tutored, and I’m still capable of tutoring through college courses. I could teach. I choose to nanny.

Congratulations; Your ability to tutor and teach advanced college level classes comes in handy when trying to sing "I am a little tea-pot" or helping with 4th - 10th-grade homework. The reason you chose this job is probably because it made more financial sense than anything. As long as you have parents that believe the more money they shell out the better 'help' they get, you will always be employed. Ride that fear, we do as Lawyers as well. Just realize we are no different....

Nope, not even close.

First, I chose this because I wanted a larger impact with children’s lives. I don’t work with infants (and even if I did, yes, being able to tutor college courses is still useful; I use my full vocabulary with kids). I have provided supplements for several middle and high school students, materials usually presented in college. I have the experience to be able to see issues before they become stumbling blocks, and I know how to tutor to different learning styles. So, yes, my background in tutoring has made a huge difference. Did I mention that I also homeschooled my charges?

Second, I live with my families. That allows me to be more flexible with my rate than a nanny who lives out. I am NEVER out to raise my rate simply because I deserve more. That’s not who I am. I’ve been told by several people that I could be making more, and I’ve turned down a few positions that were each $2k/week or more. They weren’t the right fit for me. But if I were doing it for the money, that’s exactly where I would be.

Third, I don’t set my rate, my employers do. I look through information about a family and decide if I want to apply (or if I want the interview they requested). I don’t look at the number they listed. During an interview, I wait and let them bring up pay and benefits. I have never turned down a position due to either, nor have I negotiated for more. I have asked them what they think it’s worth after they ask me what I charge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The REVOLUTION starts here.

1. Nannies typically can't find other jobs outside of the one they are in. Their skills, or their education is not marketable enough, and thus they choose this field. (USE THIS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE)
2. DON'T believe everything on this forum; The prices they quote for nannies is VERY VERY high. We found one for about 13.50 and she is awesome. My parents even approved!
3. Create a list of activities, and duties to perform in the house, and monitor that. Nannies and babysitters are really the same if you have a fixed plan of activities, and items to perform.

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Anonymous wrote:Having a good, educated nanny was important to DH and me even though he had started a PhD program and I was earning about 150k a year. We used our savings to pay for our nanny for those three years. By the time my DD started preschool and aftercare, she was leap years ahead of her classmates thanks to our nanny as well as being a very happy and secure little kid. Gratefully, our nanny has stayed in my DD’s life and is a beloved family friend.

So, yes - it can be done only if you have substantial savings and make it a priority.

This was us. We had nannies for about 8 years. It put a big dent in our savings, but it was so worth it.

I’m confused by your disregard of a profession that provides childcare services but yet you are choosing to use that service for yourself. With the way you speak of the profession why didn’t you put your child in daycare? Daycare seems like it would align closer to your beliefs.

[Anonymous]

Don't feed this troll that keeps quoting and then weirdly putting its new message at the top. It appears to be an angry troll.

[Anonymous]

Friend,

I am not an angry troll. I believe in Nanny care, but I don't believe in paying such a high price for your services. The problem is the majority of the posts are from Nannies and NOT parents. There is gross price manipulation based on the fear that paying less equates to poor service. That is wrong.

Anonymous wrote:Don't feed this troll that keeps quoting and then weirdly putting its new message at the top. It appears to be an angry troll.

[Anonymous]

Team,

Daycare is not an option, I need more individualized attention for my child. Having a Nanny/BabySitter is the right fit for most parents. The prices just need to match.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The REVOLUTION starts here.

1. Nannies typically can't find other jobs outside of the one they are in. Their skills, or their education is not marketable enough, and thus they choose this field. (USE THIS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE)
2. DON'T believe everything on this forum; The prices they quote for nannies is VERY VERY high. We found one for about 13.50 and she is awesome. My parents even approved!
3. Create a list of activities, and duties to perform in the house, and monitor that. Nannies and babysitters are really the same if you have a fixed plan of activities, and items to perform.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Having a good, educated nanny was important to DH and me even though he had started a PhD program and I was earning about 150k a year. We used our savings to pay for our nanny for those three years. By the time my DD started preschool and aftercare, she was leap years ahead of her classmates thanks to our nanny as well as being a very happy and secure little kid. Gratefully, our nanny has stayed in my DD’s life and is a beloved family friend.

So, yes - it can be done only if you have substantial savings and make it a priority.

This was us. We had nannies for about 8 years. It put a big dent in our savings, but it was so worth it.

I’m confused by your disregard of a profession that provides childcare services but yet you are choosing to use that service for yourself. With the way you speak of the profession why didn’t you put your child in daycare? Daycare seems like it would align closer to your beliefs.

[Anonymous]

First, I chose this because I wanted a larger impact with children’s lives. I don’t work with infants (and even if I did, yes, being able to tutor college courses is still useful; I use my full vocabulary with kids). I have provided supplements for several middle and high school students, materials usually presented in college. I have the experience to be able to see issues before they become stumbling blocks, and I know how to tutor to different learning styles. So, yes, my background in tutoring has made a huge difference. Did I mention that I also homeschooled my charges?


Honestly, it makes more sense to provide advanced tutoring via Kaplan or Kuman or a college graduate student. They provide a full curriculum and can customize the program on a per child basis. Most importantly, they charge a significant amount LESS than what many nannies are charging currently while under her care. Curious, while you go on about your educational degree, have you completed your master's program, and if so what? Let it be said, I am not afraid to spend more money for a nanny, but I don't believe the hourly rate you guys charge is needed when my baby is ... sleeping.... or lacks the ability to even understand basic sentences (infant).

Secondly, I don't believe you NEED an undergraduate education to try different teaching styles. Again, i point to many mothers who haven't gone to college and were able to raise excellent kids just through common sense.




Second, I live with my families. That allows me to be more flexible with my rate than a nanny who lives out. I am NEVER out to raise my rate simply because I deserve more. That’s not who I am. I’ve been told by several people that I could be making more, and I’ve turned down a few positions that were each $2k/week or more. They weren’t the right fit for me. But if I were doing it for the money, that’s exactly where I would be.

2k or more. Sure Curious what is your current CHARGE rate anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:First, I chose this because I wanted a larger impact with children’s lives. I don’t work with infants (and even if I did, yes, being able to tutor college courses is still useful; I use my full vocabulary with kids). I have provided supplements for several middle and high school students, materials usually presented in college. I have the experience to be able to see issues before they become stumbling blocks, and I know how to tutor to different learning styles. So, yes, my background in tutoring has made a huge difference. Did I mention that I also homeschooled my charges?


Honestly, it makes more sense to provide advanced tutoring via Kaplan or Kuman or a college graduate student. They provide a full curriculum and can customize the program on a per child basis. Most importantly, they charge a significant amount LESS than what many nannies are charging currently while under her care. Curious, while you go on about your educational degree, have you completed your master's program, and if so what? Let it be said, I am not afraid to spend more money for a nanny, but I don't believe the hourly rate you guys charge is needed when my baby is ... sleeping.... or lacks the ability to even understand basic sentences (infant).

Secondly, I don't believe you NEED an undergraduate education to try different teaching styles. Again, i point to many mothers who haven't gone to college and were able to raise excellent kids just through common sense.




Second, I live with my families. That allows me to be more flexible with my rate than a nanny who lives out. I am NEVER out to raise my rate simply because I deserve more. That’s not who I am. I’ve been told by several people that I could be making more, and I’ve turned down a few positions that were each $2k/week or more. They weren’t the right fit for me. But if I were doing it for the money, that’s exactly where I would be.

2k or more. Sure Curious what is your current CHARGE rate anyway.

Currently? Just over $1k per week, for roughly 45 hours of work per week. As a live-in, not live-out, nanny. The family is an amazing fit. I don’t care if you believe me, but I have turned down several live-in positions that would start at roughly $2k/week, because I know myself enough to know that I wouldn’t be happy there.

[Anonymous]

Congratulations on manipulating a family to pay you more for a service that you know could be done by non-college experienced person. As a lawyer we use that same fear to get more money as well, I guess now I am seeing the burn on the other end.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First, I chose this because I wanted a larger impact with children’s lives. I don’t work with infants (and even if I did, yes, being able to tutor college courses is still useful; I use my full vocabulary with kids). I have provided supplements for several middle and high school students, materials usually presented in college. I have the experience to be able to see issues before they become stumbling blocks, and I know how to tutor to different learning styles. So, yes, my background in tutoring has made a huge difference. Did I mention that I also homeschooled my charges?


Honestly, it makes more sense to provide advanced tutoring via Kaplan or Kuman or a college graduate student. They provide a full curriculum and can customize the program on a per child basis. Most importantly, they charge a significant amount LESS than what many nannies are charging currently while under her care. Curious, while you go on about your educational degree, have you completed your master's program, and if so what? Let it be said, I am not afraid to spend more money for a nanny, but I don't believe the hourly rate you guys charge is needed when my baby is ... sleeping.... or lacks the ability to even understand basic sentences (infant).

Secondly, I don't believe you NEED an undergraduate education to try different teaching styles. Again, i point to many mothers who haven't gone to college and were able to raise excellent kids just through common sense.




Second, I live with my families. That allows me to be more flexible with my rate than a nanny who lives out. I am NEVER out to raise my rate simply because I deserve more. That’s not who I am. I’ve been told by several people that I could be making more, and I’ve turned down a few positions that were each $2k/week or more. They weren’t the right fit for me. But if I were doing it for the money, that’s exactly where I would be.

2k or more. Sure Curious what is your current CHARGE rate anyway.

Currently? Just over $1k per week, for roughly 45 hours of work per week. As a live-in, not live-out, nanny. The family is an amazing fit. I don’t care if you believe me, but I have turned down several live-in positions that would start at roughly $2k/week, because I know myself enough to know that I wouldn’t be happy there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Team,

Daycare is not an option, I need more individualized attention for my child. Having a Nanny/BabySitter is the right fit for most parents. The prices just need to match.

Anonymous wrote:

See this is what doesn’t make sense, you have made it very clear that a nanny is a glorified babysitter and that they do not deserve to be paid well. Why would you need individualized attention for (in your words) your sleeping and lacking the ability to even understand basic sentences child? You don’t believe a nanny is doing very much so again, why not daycare? A nanny’s whole job is individualized attention/care and that’s what you are paying for at a premium.

If you cannot afford or want to pay a decent wage then fine but stop acting like it’s a sin against nature bc someone is happy paying the premium. You’re a lawyer for goodness sake, you are as overpaid as you claim nannies to be.