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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There will always be nanny jobs at all ends of the spectrum salary wise. Comparing nanny jobs to what the State pays through Medicare is just silly.

Just because you and your friends pay $10-$12/hr, doesn't mean that there aren't people paying $20-$22/hr.  Everyone has different priorities and will pay more for different things (education, experience, etc.) If you are happy with the quality of care you are receiving at $10/hr, why are you worried about the people paying $18/hr?

I know my current family values education and wanted a nanny with a degree and extensive nanny experience.  They also believe it's important for their nanny to be able to live comfortably on the salary they pay.  [/quote]

No ones saying those rates aren't out there. I'm sure theres some celebrity somewhere paying $100 an hour for their nanny, that has absolutely no bearing on this. Were talking average rates. When someone in DC posts on this forum asking for advice they should be told an average rate, such as $12 an hour. The posters on here are doing everyone a disservice by telling parents they must pay $20 an hour to be able to find someone, and then shaming people that can only afford $10/hr into believing having a nanny is a luxury for the 1% and they should just stuff their kids in daycare.

Truth is a $10/hr nanny is not a crime. Some people can live comfortable and happily on $10 an hour and be good at their job and be reliable and trustworthy. If they want to work for it and the family wants to pay it why can't you let everyone be happy. $10 or $12 or $14 an hour are not slave wages.[/quote]

Again, I'll say if you are happy with your $10/hr nanny then why are you worried about what anyone else is paying? My advice to parents always to advertise whatever rate they think they want to pay and see what kind of candidates you attract.  If you get several candidates that have the qualifications and experience you are looking for, then your rate is on track for your area and your job.  On the other hand if you get candidates that you are not happy with then it might be time to take a look at your expectations and make sure your salary is in line.  Nanny care is the most expensive form of childcare and it's not supposed to be for everyone.

Living on $10/hr in any major metro area in the United States is tough.  Think about how much money after taxes that is for someone and how much rent, food, etc. is in those places.  [/quote]

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