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[quote=Anonymous]Well au pairs cost between $400-500/week for up to 45 hours of care (including stipend, agency fee, education fee, car insurance, food, etc.).  So it is a little funny that they expect you to do the same job essentially, for half the amount an au pair cost them.

But it's not really any of their concern all of the things you're giving up or that you'd still have to pay your sister's apartment.  They're not obliged to offer you more than market pay because of your own personal circumstances.

I'd say stop listing all the things you'd be "giving up."  It's not relevant to them and it makes you sound unprofessional.  Instead, figure out what would make this job worthwhile to you.  You say you want a live-in job particularly, so you must be seeing some personal benefit to you.  Typically, a benefit would be no rent, utilities, or commute expenses.  But if you're still paying for rent for your sister's apartment, that's not a benefit to you.  What is it about a live-in job that you like?  What amount would make it worth it to you?[/quote]

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