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[quote=Anonymous]Because it really doesn't matter what they paid the nanny when she worked for them. It matters what you are willing to pay her and what she is willing to accept. Why do you need to know anyways?

When she started for them, she had x amount of experience, certain amount of education (possibly) and agreed to a specific pay based on job duties, number of children, and total hours worked (which guaranteed hours and other benefits might have also had some consideration with this). You and your situation could be totally different. More experience now, different number of kids, different schedule. Or it could all be the exact same as you. Still doesn't matter.

If she worked for $12/hr at her last job, but asked for $17/hr from you and you thought it was fair, then that is it. The pay from her last position shouldn't have any factor in what you decide is ok to pay her. She might have taken her last position at a low rate because she loved everything about it and had a great benefits package. But for you and your position, she might not want to do it for a low rate. If you found out she worked for $12, would you rather try to get her for $15 instead of $17/hr? Isn't that kind of crappy to do, base her wage on her previous wages? Figure out what you can pay, negotiate a wage between the 2 of you and forget what she made at other previous jobs. Not relevant.[/quote]

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