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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We live in Arlington. We have 2 kids - 3 y o and infant. What should be nanny's NET rate?

Please be realistic. We are not very rich people.

Thanks for your advice ![/quote]

Oh bless your heart. The fact that you are not rich has no bearing on my rate for doing my job with my experience, skills, etc. You are basically saying "I want a Ferrari, what should I pay? Keep in mind I'm broke."

You should determine your own budget and then find the best nanny that fits into that budget. There are nannies that work for $11 an hour and nannies that work for $35 an hour. If you can only afford $11 an hour than ask a spanish speaking friend to write you an ad and post it on here and craigslist. If you can afford more then try care.com or the sitter website. If you live in a nice area try the neighborhood listservs, but be prepared to pay the top rate.

Good luck.[/quote]

We want to offer $15-16. I believe it's reasonable. What do you think?[/quote][/quote]

OP,  we're in N. Arlington and have an infant and toddler.  We pay more than that net for both.  We paid about $15 net for one child which I believe is the going rate.[/quote]
Your going rate is a myth.[/quote]

The going rate is under $15 an hour I can assure you. I can post an ad for under that and get 20 replies in an hour.[/quote]
If the number of replies is your indication for a "going rate", I can easily see your confusion. Most parents have higher expectations than that, and wouldn't want those people, even for free. Don't you know how many people are unemployed? That doesn't make you nanny material, IMO. You may disagree.[/quote]

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