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[quote=Anonymous]Based solely on skills I think you're overpaying fairly significantly.  But it might not be overpaying if you think she is the best solution for your family and doing everything you need/want for your child.

However it doesn't sound like she's the best solution for you.  It sounds like you need someone who can drive, and someone who doesn't need life management assistance from you.  I think that for $17/hour you can reasonably expect to find a legal, english speaking, driving, experienced nanny for both of your children.  Keeping kids' areas clean, their laundry done, some cooking for them, driving them to/from activities, managing playdates, etc.. are all considered fairly typical professional nanny job responsibilities.

I'm an MB in MoCO (near Chevy Chase/B'da) w/ twin toddlers.  We have a nanny who is a citizen (though foreign born), drives her own minivan, is fluent in English, does all of the duties I outlined above (and frequently goes beyond that list) and has been with us for a year and a half (since babies were 4 mos old).  I pay less than you are paying.

If she's as desired by local russian families as you say then maybe she can find another position w/ more comfortable transportation options and you can find someone who can drive your kids when needed and require less support from you.  Sounds like that would be the best solution.[/quote]

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