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I'm the PP with the college degree.  I have NEVER been late - not once.  I have never not finished the children's laundry each day and can't imagine what emotional support I would ever need or want from my employers!!!  My employers know very little about my personal life and I only carry a cheap cell phone with me when I work so the parents can get a hold of me.  In fact, no one else even has the number.  There is never any "bleed" of personal to professional life.

I've only been sick once in my current position and I still showed up to work, on time, and allowed the parents to decide if they wanted me to stay.  It turned out that the whole family (myself included) had the stomach flu.  I was sent home, the husband went to the emergency room for dehydration and the MIL stayed with the two little ones while the mother went to bed.  It was over in a day and I was back at work the next day.

I am now convinced I should be one of the $35 an hour nannies!!!!  [/quote]

What will you say when they ask what you have earned in your previous nanny jobs? How will you explains jump from $18 to $35?[/quote]

Good point...  However in my last few interviews, I was asked my rate not what I've been earning.  [/quote]

NP: I'm a nanny that works in the suburbs (not an extremely wealthy area, but definitely well off).  I could never ask for $35 and expect to get a job.  I also have a a degree from a great university with an early childhood education.  I have about 12+ years of various experience, certifications yadda yadda...  I show up every day and do my job as perfectly as I possibly can. My employers have expressed numerous times how grateful they are and how pleased they are with me.  However,  I know that if I asked to be paid that much they would easily be able to find someone else just as good and reliable for less than 1/2 that rate.  There is simply more nannies than there are nanny employers in this area.  Due to my education, experience and references, I do have an edge.  I haven't had a problem securing a position yet, but I absolutely would if I charged anywhere near $35 / hr.  I'm not saying it's impossible, maybe if there was one very wealthy family looking to hire and they really clicked me.... but what are the odds?

Anyways, maybe you'll be able to demand and lock down a rate like that, I'm just saying don't be surprised if you can't.  Best of luck though (sincerely)! [/quote]

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