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[quote=nannydebsays][quote=Anonymous]OP here: thank you both. Yes, that makes sense. WE have a total package we offer. But seems like all the nannies on this board complain about the low wages (15-20!!) plus all the benefits. Yet, i'm trying to think of another job where you can watch tv for 2-3 hours of your day and get paid to do it.

I'm glad I'm being reasonable. [/quote]

OP, if the above is the attitude you are bringing to the table as you search for a nanny, I think you might want to reflect a bit on how to feel more positive about your choice to hire a nanny, and on how to feel better about what your nanny will be doing for you each and every day. If you go into a nanny search with a negative attitude, many excellent nannies will sense your issues, and will choose to avoid the job you are trying to fill.

Here's one way to re-frame your thought process:

"I am excited to be seeking a nanny! I have decided what sort of benefits and salary I can afford to offer, and I am willing to be flexible in the salary aspect by cutting back on benefits such as paid health insurance if the nanny I want to hire is asking for more per hour than I can afford and isn't interested in that insurance benefit.

I will also be interested to see what candidates tell me they plan to do during nap time. I recognize that caring for children 10+ hours a day is mentally and physically challenging for everyone, and I want my chosen nanny to be comfortable taking a break during nap time if all her daily tasks have been done. I need to remember that a rested nanny can provide the attention and love my child needs during the time my child is awake!"

Also, write a job description, and choose what is essential, negotiable, and not that important from that list. Then, if the absolutely perfect candidate appears and says I would prefer not to do X from your "not that important" list, you won't risk losing a great nanny because you are stuck on that not-that-important task. Then determine your nanny budget, including all benefits, and start your search with a positive attitude![/quote]

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