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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think people tend to inflate rates on this site.
I think your pay is definitely in range- although the vacation time should be really clearly spelled out.  Whether or not someone wants that will vary by candidate. 
FWIW- MONA put together a nanny compensation survey last year- the 50% pay range for 2 children was $19 an hour.  75% was $20 an hour.
Your vacation time vastly exceeds what is typical.
When you say no housekeeping or cooking- do you mean no housekeeping or cooking for you or the kids?
eg- do you intend to leave prepared meals for the children to eat, and expect to come home to a messy house every day?
Or do you intend for the nanny to prepare food for the children, and clean up after them?
The latter would be more typical.[/quote]

OP here. My husband and I take days off just to spend extra time with our kids. So a vacation means a vacation for the nanny. I want to spend my free time with my kids. That's why I had them and they grow up too fast as it is. Regarding cooking and cleaning. I don't see that as a nannys job. Food will be left ready to heat in the microwave and bottles prepared to be heated in a bottle warmer. No sterlizing or dishwashing required (I'm weird about that stuff). I have two kids. My house is a mess when my husband and I are home. Why would I expect it to be different with a nanny. If I want a cleaning lady I'll hire one.

This is why I'm confused a bit about the pay rate. I just want someone to spend their time interacting and being kind to my kids. They don't need to fool with the other stuff. [/quote]

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