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[quote=Anonymous]I agree w/ 7:05 and the $12-15 gross.  Be careful in that this board does not necessarily reflect the market and "going rates" accurately.  There are definitely nannies, with experience, bilingual, legal, etc... out there that are not making $15/hr.  (Right or wrong - not looking to start another rant about rates - but the fact is that the folks here are only a subset of the nanny pool.)  So you don't want to lose jobs right off the bat by stating an hourly rate that appears silly to an employer.

Better to have a range you're comfortable in, a minimum you cannot afford to go below, a list of things employers could offer you (that you would value) if they aren't offering a higher rate, etc...  You should go into the interviews w/ your total compensation package in mind (inclusive of vacation, holidays, health insurance reimbursement, transportation costs, work hours/conditions, etc...) so you can better negotiate.  That gives you flexibility with employers and makes you appear professional and informed.  It also means you're more likely to be happy w/ the offer you accept.

Good luck.[/quote]

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