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[quote=Anonymous]MB here.  I posted a very specific compensation package for the position I hired for this year, inclusive of weekly rate and hourly breakdown, guaranteed hours, benefits, etc...

I got responses from tons of qualified applicants, a couple of whom I quite liked only to find out very far into the process were either asking a significantly higher rate, or had zero experience caring for kids the age of mine (also info I was very clear about in the posting.)

So if you want to apply for a job that might be a great fit, but for which you are unwilling (or unable) to accept the advertised rate I would suggest you address that in your first email.  "I saw your posting and think it might be a terrific fit.  I have (insert your relevant experience here)... and I would love to find a family to work with that offers (insert the part of their ad that is so attractive to you.)  However, my typical starting rate is X and I wasn't sure if that was something you were willing to consider?  If so, I would love the opportunity to interview with you."

If I got something like that I wouldn't dismiss it out of hand.  I would look at your experience and skills and see how that compared to other applicants within my price range.  I might or might not follow up with you, depending on the applicant pool, but if I did you would know that you were upfront about your rates.

I do think that if you persuade an employer to go above their desired price range you are setting yourself up for a less than ideal fit though, no matter what else is great about the position.  If your employers feel stretched financially, unable to offer the same raises or bonuses they might otherwise, or (worst case) expect you to be superhuman because in their eyes they are paying high rates, then it could quickly become a less than ideal job.

But it never hurts to ask.  Just be upfront and don't waste anyone's time.

Good luck![/quote]

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