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[quote=nannydebsays][quote=Anonymous][quote=nannydebsays][quote=Anonymous]Ok.  Thanks. We offered $22 and she is negotiating. We have a (positive) history with her so would like to make it work, but I'm afraid she's being unreasonable. [/quote]

Is she currently your nanny and you are trying to transition to a nanny share? If so, what does she currently make? How long has she worked for you? These answers will make it easier for us to offer opinions on whether she is being unreasonable.  :D

If she is currently employed by one family, and the offered increase is less than she feels is merited for the additional issues and duties that come with adding a family to your current arrangement, that could be the reason she is asking for more. You might consider what you could offer in addition to a $$ raise to make the share more attractive.[/quote]
Yes she's currently a nanny (share) to the toddlers. New baby is a sibling. I wanted estimates of the current market w/o reference to that history. She's been with us for 2.5 yrs. Started at $18/hr now $20. So baby would be $2 raise. [/quote]

OP, the issue is that while you may wish to ignore the history/background, it makes a HUGE difference. Going from 2 to 3 kids in a share is significant, especially when the addition is an infant. What is she asking for? Can you meet in the middle? Is your nanny replaceable, or do you want to keep her?

If she wants $30/hour, that's definitely unreasonable. If she wants $25/hour, that's not completely crazy, and compromising at $23.50 is completely reasonable, IMO.

Of course, you are the only one who knows what you can afford to offer, and if all you can afford is a 10% raise (and yes, that's 10% overall, I am sure your actual out of pocket will be much more since you are adding a second child), you might be better off seeing if you can find a nanny on your own for 2 kids who is within your budget.

Good luck![/quote]

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