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[quote=Anonymous]I was just perusing the care.com childcare ads, and I came across this gem... The pay rate is listed as $15-25/hr (which is already a bad sign; either put $15-20 or $20-25, no need for such a big range!) The first sentence of the job description says "we have posted several ads on care.com and are still trying to find the right nanny.." Hmm, okay, maybe there's a reason for that...do go on... "...the position is a nanny share for two infants, currently 5 mos and 9 mos old..." That age gap might not matter much in a year but it definitely will be very difficult for the next six months at least. Oh, I'm sorry, please continue... "...hosting will alternate between our homes, located within five miles of each other..." ....riiiight... "....we are looking for a professional, experienced nanny who has her own car to take the babies to music and library groups..." ....okay... "...the hours are M-F 8-5:30pm..." ...sounds good... "...the pay is $2600 per month." ...um... ... ... ...WTF!?! Can you not do the most basic of math? Do you not expect your "highly qualified" nanny to be able to do simple division?? My calculations showed 9.5 hours per day is 47.5 hours per week which is 190 hours per month, and 2600 divided by 190 is only $13.68/hr!!! For a share! A share with two infants that are 4 months apart, alternates location, requires a car....I don't even think it is possible to pay rent in this town and pay the expenses required to have a decent car and have enough money left over for health insurance or food on such little pay! And legally, 7.5 of those hours per week, or 30 hours per month must be paid at overtime (time and a half) rates, so by the time that's factored in the base hourly wage here is $12.68/hr! For an infant share!! NO WONDER you've been having trouble finding the "right" nanny; you don't deserve a nanny at all if that's all you are offering to pay her! Most nannies wouldn't even watch ONE baby for that little pay. Just put your kids in a daycare or quit your job and be a SAHM, or pony up and pay a fair wage if you can, but above all else, accept the fact that no qualified nanny would take this position for that pay!! These parents really should be ashamed of themselves. If you can't afford to pay a living wage then don't hire an employee whose livelihood depends on you! Ugh that really grinds my gears! [/quote]
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