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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. No, I don't intend to "school" her. I do think there is a probable mismatch in what she was doing and what our current nanny does. I basically want to ask her to make her case for why she's going to add more value than the other candidates such that it would justify her rate. But in a nice way. Sigh.

Probably accurate that it's not worth pursuing. Somewhat frustrated though that candidates seem to get it in their heads that they are worth the highest rate they've ever been paid, never mind the disconnect with respect to job, location, duties, etc. [/quote]
OP, the truth is that you aren't going to hire her at her desired rate even if she makes an ironclad, beyond-reproach case.  So this is going to be an exercise in futility whose only outcome will be resentment and frustration on the nanny's part.  It's not your job to correct her thinking; she's not your child or your mentee.  Let the job market itself sort it out.

You two are not right for each other.  The nanny will either successfully find another wealthy family, or have to adjust her rates to fit the demand.  You won't be in the picture in any of these scenarios, so I think your best approach is to focus your energy on finding someone who will be excited to work for you. [/quote]

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