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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I'm sorry.  You still should be treated with respect and decency despite being paid well.  You don't pay someone more money to be treated badly and "owned".

I'm a career nanny and have been for a very long time.  I have interviewed with wealthy families such as yours a few times, and been offered the positions.  I turned them down.  In every case, I decided to earn less money and take positions with upper-middle class families I really liked.  They really respected and valued me and my work.  Now when I look back over the years in those positions, I'm so glad I chose them.

Your MB will not change.  You have to ask yourself if it's important enough for you to work for different people and make less money, or if the money is the priority.  If so, figure out how to manage the situation the best you can (though the MB flat out told you she won't change anything).  It's a tough decision.  Do what's best for you.  Good luck.[/quote]

OP here: Thank you so much for this....you have no idea how much just your words have helped me this morning. I completely agree with everything you said. I have been looking for something else for quite some time, and have had interviews with other high net worth families that have offered me the position, but have turned them down because they all have the same mentality that my current boss has. I am definitely willing to lower my rate to 30 an hour and if need be work with multiples (twins, triplets) for that rate. Sometimes, I find that things come along when you aren't looking...so maybe I will just wait until one of my agencies contacts me with a great new opportunity. Again, thank you for your advice. I really do appreciate it. [/quote]

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