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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Everyone thinks they are underpaid, 11:01.

If you believe you are worth over market, then put together a case for it. Give them specific examples of how you go above and beyond and deserve a higher rate.

Don't be afraid to ask for what you are worth as long as you can prove it![/quote]

Oh I know I'm not underpaid. However, after being with them for two summers, both summers of them praising me and raving about how great of a job I am doing, I think I deserve a raise for the third summer coming back to them.[/quote]

Nanny here.  This isn't how it works.  A raise comes if they feel more compensation is needed to entice loyalty from an excellent employee.  If you are already making the same/more than you would make by switching families, then the raise isn't needed, no matter how awesome you are.  If you think you can make more elsewhere, then by all means, change positions.  But they don't owe you a raise above the top of the market simply because you are good.[/quote]

I guess that is true. I am in Ohio if that helps so I don't know what the market is.[/quote]

The best way to figure out what your worth to the marketwould be is to start a job search and see what rate you get interviews for.  If you are getting a lot of demand, then you are worth more.  If not, you have your answer.[/quote]

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