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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would argue this is part if why MBs should be reluctant to bump up the rate tons with another child. If the rate can never go down again and it is hard to add extra tasks with one still at home then this seems to really screw an MB who gives a big 2nd child increase. [/quote]

This is one of the many reasons that I, as a nanny, don't believe in a raise for an additional child. [/quote]
That's too crazy for a nanny to say. I don't believe you. Every job pays more for increased responsibilities, except yours.[/quote]

I've said it in some other threads too, so I'm not sure why you don't believe me. I grew up in the UK where raises for new children are not customary, so that's just what I internalized about the job. In my view a nanny works for a family, not for a child. So while a family with 6 kids would hire me at a higher rate than a family with 1 child, I wouldn't expect a raise for a 2nd (or 3rd) child. I would, however, expect an annual review and possibly a raise at that meeting.[/quote]
In the UK everyone knows what a nanny is, unlike here. I agree that a British nanny need not expect more money for each child. She is already handsomely compensated for the professional that she is. It's completely different there. Americans should learn a few things from them.[/quote]

You make a fair point. Perhaps if I were unhappy with my compensation I would feel differently about a raise for an additional child. As it is I am well paid for my professional experience and skills (nannying and otherwise) so it doesn't feel necessary to me, but I can see why other nannies being paid the lowest possible "market rate" would be entitled to additional income with an additional child.[/quote]

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