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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] But one should never haggle or negotiate when hiring a nanny. Ever.[/quote]

Are you crazy? I suppose we should just pay a nanny whatever she asks for. $100,000/year? No problem! Twice what I make at my own job? Heck yes! Give me a break  :roll: [/quote]

Actually, that's great advice.  A nanny is asking for what she thinks she's worth .  If she comes down in rate for you, it starts the relationship off with her feelig like you owe her or that she could have done better.  You want to hire someone who is happy with what you can afford to pay.  If the nanny is asking for something that is unreasonable for you, don't pay it, but also don't hire her.  Find someone who is looking for a rate close to what you are offering.[/quote]

this is horrible advice, and I'm a nanny! Yes, when I go into an interview I say what I'm worth. If the family offers something much lower than I'm comfortable with, we part ways. If the compromise is something I am comfortable with and they seem like they are a good fit for me, I'll compromise. I am not out to steal your money, I am out to make a decent living but finding a good family is just as important as my salary. I went down for a family that seemed like a good fit for me and 4 years (and 4 raises plus bonuses) later I am still with them. If a family asks me to compromise I do not assume they are haggling because they are cheap, I assume they are trying to find the best nanny for the price range they can best afford. I'm not a robber.  [/quote]

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