What exactly makes a "high end nanny"?

[Anonymous]

I resent the 'Why would you do 4 years of education just to become a nanny.' I have a degree, am a nanny and I love it. The parents also love that I am educated and experienced and my pay is reflected in that.
It's about being happy and fulfilled in life, not about going into a job because it is expected of you and is high status.

To answer the question, a high end nanny is someone who-
1. Has a degree in childhood studies, education, social work.
2. 5 years or more experience
3. Has a special trait like being able to speak a few languages
4. Has a commitment to ensure that each day is packed with age appropriate activities and they are very pro active in planning this.

[Anonymous]

If you have to ask, you can't afford one.

[Anonymous]

I feel like a huge part of being a 'high end nanny' is being able and willing to put up with the bull-shite and craziness that come with working for the super wealthy.

Most of the super wealthy that i have interviewed and trailed with have some really interesting ideas about child rearing. Part of being a nanny for these types of families is not batting an eyelid when the maid says something super rude and being able to cope when the mum suddenly decides that chicken must be bought fresh everyday thus ruining today's dinner plans. It means understanding the need for these family's privacy (as someone is actually interested in what they are doing), how the press react to them and the risk that the family's status has on the safety of the children.

To the lady who speaks russian and english - you could make a fortune IN Russia.

The reason horse grooming is a valued skill (even though yes, the family probably has a full time groom) is to model the skill to the children. Part of having a horse is taking care of the horse and the ability to do so alongside the child is valued.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a high end nanny in Manhattan. I work 11O hrs a week for high society billionaires. I make $11.50 per hour .

You are not a high end nanny for $11.50/hr. You are one step above illegal wage.

[Anonymous]

Our first nanny was "high end" in a nanny share with another couple, her English could have been better but she was experienced and had excellent reference from State Dept. families.
I have a bachelor's and a full time job in a field with a whiff of glamor that is hard to get into and is very satisfying but doesn't pay that well. When we had a full time nanny she was getting most of my salary, but I was also getting retirement contributions, medical benefits...and keeping my position.
A friend of mine left the admin side of our company to go be a nanny for a 12 year old in a truly high end family - think Walton or similar - room & board in the mansion, time to attend graduate classes, a dedicated SUV, and $50K a year. The single mom would leave for a couple of weeks at a time to visit Europe with her lover. Despite everything I felt kind of sorry for the kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I sincerely hope that a private nanny position would pay higher than a social work or nursing degree. Most health authorities pay a starting wage of $30.42 to social workers and RNs.

I would be concerned as to why somebody with a four year university degree would settle on being a nanny.

You are silly, PP. Nannies do not need to have the expertise that social workers or nurses need. So, there is no need to pay them such a wage.

Individuals choose a profession for a variety of reasons. Flexibility, responsibilities, working conditions. If they decide that they want to be a nanny for reasons other than a uni degree, than so be it.

I'm guessing you aren't from here, nor are you a nanny employer.

Not PP, but $32.42 per hour at 40 hours a week is $63,273 per year. Or $84,292 for 50 hours, not counting OT. I have social worker friends with masters who didn't start that high. I think it was about $40k back then and $50k now starting. Even now, 20 years after graduating, they make $75k to $90k. She spent 6 years in school (college plus grad school)

My point is, there are a lot of jobs that require a ton of school, like social workers, nurses, designers, and teachers. Many of those jobs don't pay as well as a nanny. Especially when starting out.

I think one of the reasons why people go into nannying is because you start with a relatively high salary, even if you have little or no higher education. And there is career progression for nannies, too. After 10 years, they command a much higher salary.

From all the nanny comments here about how they make $25+per hour, I no longer believe this is a low-income job. At $25 per hour with 50 hours a week that equals $71,500 per year (assuming they get OT, I work 50 hours a week with no extra pay for the extra hours).

My cousin who has a college degree and a grad school degree in design makes $48,000 in NYC. She works 60 hours a week. No pay or OT for the extra hours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I sincerely hope that a private nanny position would pay higher than a social work or nursing degree. Most health authorities pay a starting wage of $30.42 to social workers and RNs.

I would be concerned as to why somebody with a four year university degree would settle on being a nanny.

You are silly, PP. Nannies do not need to have the expertise that social workers or nurses need. So, there is no need to pay them such a wage.

Individuals choose a profession for a variety of reasons. Flexibility, responsibilities, working conditions. If they decide that they want to be a nanny for reasons other than a uni degree, than so be it.

I'm guessing you aren't from here, nor are you a nanny employer.

Not PP, but $32.42 per hour at 40 hours a week is $63,273 per year. Or $84,292 for 50 hours, not counting OT. I have social worker friends with masters who didn't start that high. I think it was about $40k back then and $50k now starting. Even now, 20 years after graduating, they make $75k to $90k. She spent 6 years in school (college plus grad school)

My point is, there are a lot of jobs that require a ton of school, like social workers, nurses, designers, and teachers. Many of those jobs don't pay as well as a nanny. Especially when starting out.

I think one of the reasons why people go into nannying is because you start with a relatively high salary, even if you have little or no higher education. And there is career progression for nannies, too. After 10 years, they command a much higher salary.

From all the nanny comments here about how they make $25+per hour, I no longer believe this is a low-income job. At $25 per hour with 50 hours a week that equals $71,500 per year (assuming they get OT, I work 50 hours a week with no extra pay for the extra hours).

My cousin who has a college degree and a grad school degree in design makes $48,000 in NYC. She works 60 hours a week. No pay or OT for the extra hours.

The $25-35+/hr nanny jobs are for the more senior level professionals, not entry level. While they might not be degreed (although many are), they certainly do have tons of education and experience. Learning about early childhood development is a life-long process. You are never done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I sincerely hope that a private nanny position would pay higher than a social work or nursing degree. Most health authorities pay a starting wage of $30.42 to social workers and RNs.

I would be concerned as to why somebody with a four year university degree would settle on being a nanny.

You are silly, PP. Nannies do not need to have the expertise that social workers or nurses need. So, there is no need to pay them such a wage.

Individuals choose a profession for a variety of reasons. Flexibility, responsibilities, working conditions. If they decide that they want to be a nanny for reasons other than a uni degree, than so be it.

I'm guessing you aren't from here, nor are you a nanny employer.

Not PP, but $32.42 per hour at 40 hours a week is $63,273 per year. Or $84,292 for 50 hours, not counting OT. I have social worker friends with masters who didn't start that high. I think it was about $40k back then and $50k now starting. Even now, 20 years after graduating, they make $75k to $90k. She spent 6 years in school (college plus grad school)

My point is, there are a lot of jobs that require a ton of school, like social workers, nurses, designers, and teachers. Many of those jobs don't pay as well as a nanny. Especially when starting out.

I think one of the reasons why people go into nannying is because you start with a relatively high salary, even if you have little or no higher education. And there is career progression for nannies, too. After 10 years, they command a much higher salary.

From all the nanny comments here about how they make $25+per hour, I no longer believe this is a low-income job. At $25 per hour with 50 hours a week that equals $71,500 per year (assuming they get OT, I work 50 hours a week with no extra pay for the extra hours).

My cousin who has a college degree and a grad school degree in design makes $48,000 in NYC. She works 60 hours a week. No pay or OT for the extra hours.

The $25-35+/hr nanny jobs are for the more senior level professionals, not entry level. While they might not be degreed (although many are), they certainly do have tons of education and experience. Learning about early childhood development is a life-long process. You are never done.

Not necessarily. This is a profession where experience does not trump all like other professions. I had 1 year of experience when I started making $25/hr. I now am on my 4 year, 1 with 1 family, and 3 with another. There are reasons I can command over $25/hr but it's not experience or education.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I sincerely hope that a private nanny position would pay higher than a social work or nursing degree. Most health authorities pay a starting wage of $30.42 to social workers and RNs.

I would be concerned as to why somebody with a four year university degree would settle on being a nanny.

You are silly, PP. Nannies do not need to have the expertise that social workers or nurses need. So, there is no need to pay them such a wage.

Individuals choose a profession for a variety of reasons. Flexibility, responsibilities, working conditions. If they decide that they want to be a nanny for reasons other than a uni degree, than so be it.

I'm guessing you aren't from here, nor are you a nanny employer.

Not PP, but $32.42 per hour at 40 hours a week is $63,273 per year. Or $84,292 for 50 hours, not counting OT. I have social worker friends with masters who didn't start that high. I think it was about $40k back then and $50k now starting. Even now, 20 years after graduating, they make $75k to $90k. She spent 6 years in school (college plus grad school)

My point is, there are a lot of jobs that require a ton of school, like social workers, nurses, designers, and teachers. Many of those jobs don't pay as well as a nanny. Especially when starting out.

I think one of the reasons why people go into nannying is because you start with a relatively high salary, even if you have little or no higher education. And there is career progression for nannies, too. After 10 years, they command a much higher salary.

From all the nanny comments here about how they make $25+per hour, I no longer believe this is a low-income job. At $25 per hour with 50 hours a week that equals $71,500 per year (assuming they get OT, I work 50 hours a week with no extra pay for the extra hours).

My cousin who has a college degree and a grad school degree in design makes $48,000 in NYC. She works 60 hours a week. No pay or OT for the extra hours.

The $25-35+/hr nanny jobs are for the more senior level professionals, not entry level. While they might not be degreed (although many are), they certainly do have tons of education and experience. Learning about early childhood development is a life-long process. You are never done.

Not necessarily. This is a profession where experience does not trump all like other professions. I had 1 year of experience when I started making $25/hr. I now am on my 4 year, 1 with 1 family, and 3 with another. There are reasons I can command over $25/hr but it's not experience or education.

Like I said, at $71,500+ per year, this is not a low income job.