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[quote=Anonymous]Looking for new nanny position. I have been a live-in my whole nanny career (15 years), but I usually have set hours 7-6pm M-F. The evenings and weekends I have off and to myself. I make $65,000 now, all my living expenses are factored into my job.

I am trying to figure out if I should try out a new position, and if it is worth it. Is is more $$$, but is it a fair wage compared to live-in/or live out jobs?

I have come across a few positions (all in NYC) that are 24hr nanny positions 5 days a week. From Friday evening to Monday morning you have off, but you do not get to stay at the house, you would have to find your own housing those days. You are not allowed to go out at night, because you are on 24hr duty. if the child is up sick all night, you have to take care of them.

These 24hr positions are listed at $75-85k a year. Even at that salary, I think that is serverly underpaid right? My reasoning is that is working around 110hrs a week, compared to my usual 50. And it is NOT a live-in position, because you do not stay there, you work there, and you have to be out on the weekends. And because you are not a live-in, you are subject to overtime right?

I know many would argue, that the time the kids are sleeping, doesn't count. But do you still pay your nanny the same rate when your kids nap?

I feel a job like like should pay at least $100k. If you do the math it just makes sense. What do you think?[/quote]

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