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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The family finances are none of the nanny's business. Just as the nanny's finances are none of the NF's business.

Why is this so hard for nannies to understand?

[b]You get paid based on your skills and the market rates of your area. You don't get paid based on your employer's financials. [/b]

This works both ways. You would not like to be denied a benefit just because your employer thinks you can afford to do without. It would be terrible to have an MB be reluctant to offer you guaranteed hours because they know your husband makes more than enough money to support you and you don't need it. You would hate having your employer make judgments about your finances. And you would be right to hate that. Because your finances are not your employer's business.

Same thing.[/quote]

I get what you're saying, but this is simply not true. We've already discussed the situation of a family stretching themselves to afford a great nanny. That doesn't mean the nanny is overpaid. It means the family likely has higher standards than they can truly afford (10+ years of experience, exceptional references, bilingual, driving, cooking cleaning nanny is going to cost more than $15/hour). If that family stretches to meet her asking rate, but can't give the raise she now desires, that's not really her fault, but is does affect how she will get paid. It may not be fair or right, but that premise goes both ways. A nanny can see if you really *can* afford a raise, but would rather take a month long trip to Europe. Just as you can see your company or firm had a great year, gave out giant executive bonuses, but then denies your raise request on the basis of not being able to afford it. Its BS, and right or not, isn't going to inspire someone to continue busting their hump for you. Its just human nature. [/quote]

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