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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I make $81,675 gross which is $27/hr for 50 hours per week for 2 kids. Been with them 5 years, 13 years total nanny experience, bachelor's in child psychology and development. My previous 2 positions were 4 years each, I've taken 2 total sick days in 13 years. My certifications include CPR and first aid, pediatric sleep consultant, car seat safety, babywearing educator, and lactation support.

My benefits include 2 weeks vacation, 3 sick days, 8 holidays, guaranteed hours, mileage reimbursement and monthly car detail (I use my personal vehicle for work), $250/year continuing education stipend.

I've never turned the tv on at work ever, our days are filled with developmentally appropriate activities and outings plus of course all of the lift transitions- baby led weaning, sleep training, potty training, social skills, preschool prep, teaching independence and age appropriate chores.

To be honest, when this position phases out, I'm not sure how my starting pay in my next job will compare. I started this one at $23/hr and have received annual performance based raises. [/quote]

MB here. I think you work really hard for the money. You could be earning that salary as a public school teacher in Maryland with summers off, school breaks and federal holidays, and shorter work days. I cannot imagine a lifetime of 50 hour work weeks, no mental health days, and only two weeks of vacation per year.

We pay our nanny significantly less than you earn for an average of 45-50 hours a week - but we are also super flexible with her - giving her time off when we are off, insisting she stay home when she is ill, etc. She does not have your education or experience, of course, but with all that you are bringing to bear, topping out at $81K with no flexibility (and 50 hour weeks 50 weeks a year!) seems kind of sucky to me. [/quote]

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