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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]An 11% raise is a huge bump and unlikely. It never hurts to ask. Are you sure about the average rate in your area? $20-$25 is nowhere near the standard rate for one baby in DC. You must be in another city. [/quote]

Thank you for your response.

Yes, I am in Los Angeles - and I'm sure that $20-$25 is the going rate for a nanny with my education and experience.  I should have asked for $20 initially - that was my mistake.

And it does hurt to ask - both the parents and I are very sensitive about things like this.  They always seem embarrassed when they hand me my pay check!  And I'm a total wimp.  I'm afraid it will taint our relationship if they deny the 11% increase.    [/quote]

I guess it depends on how much you want this job vs the pay.  Personally, as an MB, I don't think there is anything wrong with at least asking for the $2/hr increase and seeing what happens.  If it was me I'd probably give you the increase but I'm not your employers and it's a little odd that they seem embarrassed when they pay you.  What if they say no?  Are you prepared to look for another job if you want the $20/hr?  Are you ok with it being a little weird with them until the awkwardness wears off?[/quote]

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