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Great opinions guys!

To the person that asked about why not EMT.

I have already done that with the Army and it isn't for me. I want to work where I have the same clients on a daily basis that I can really get to know and interact with. My favorite part of working in the clinic was getting to know the patients and see how they progressed and know that I was a part of their improvement. Also EMT does not really pertain with my dream career. I want to be a midwife. So experience with children, babies and parents is more helpful to getting me closer to that goal. Also Nannying in the afternoons would leave me time to keep doing school in the mornings. If I use my GI bill to pay for my college that I do in the mornings the army pays me a living stipend and because of where I live it is pretty generous at 2,000 a month. I have almost no bills. I saved money while in the Army. I have a car payment and I live with my grandmother (she is independent but likes having someone around) so my rent is very very low. So really the money from being a nanny would be extra income.  
Also EMT here is not higher pay. They make minimum wage. Where as most nanny pay starts at 12 to 15 an hour which is 3-6 dollars more than minimum wage.

About boredom/experience

I don't think I would be bored with a baby. I love to read so if things got boring I could read to them. But I love working with children and I LOVE learning through play and art. I think it is really important for babies to be exposed to lots of different stimuli and I would enjoy facilitating that. My aunt was a nanny and she said I should get my first job with a baby because they aren't running around all over the place.

As far as multiples I have already decided that 3 is my limit and I am mainly applying to jobs with only one or two.

For time, I am applying to jobs that are looking for 6 months to a year contracts and I wont be at school full time for two years. I stay away from the job postings that say they want someone who will become a part of the nanny or will stay for years.

Also the job market here really stinks but the nanny market here seems to be booming. It isn't my main reason for wanting to do it but I will be able to find a job a lot more quickly as a nanny then Iwould as a can or EMT and I would make more money.

Since you all have been so great I have another question.
I had an interview and it went really well BUT the add made it seem like the child was low key when in fact he is not.
They are paying on the low end of the pay scale and it is part time about 20 hours a week.
The child is in 3rd grade. He has adhd and is medicated and in therapy. He has tantrums and is also wicked smart. I think he is going to be a handful.
I feel like they really liked me and I liked them but I am not sure how structured they are. The child didn't have great manners, ran a bit wild during the interview etc.
Would it be offensive to counter offer them? I feel like the pay is unrealistic since their child is technically special needs but as a first time nanny I think it might be rude to counter since I don't have a ton of experience. I don't want to offend them. Should I just decline?

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