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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, I've done it before.
It took a lot of time to negotiate, but in the end I got what I wanted (also $17 per hour.)
The parents didn't like it, but they really needed someone to start the next day and I was available, so they agreed.
A few weeks later they told me I was worth every penny.

Give it a try. You never know.
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But doesn't it make you feel uncomfortable when there is that much negotiation. I have worked in positions where I could tell they didn't want to pay me my rate and then they end up trying to nickel and dime me over EVERYTHING. The family wanted to figure out pay to the nearest 5 minute increment. It made for a very uncomfortable work environment.  [/quote]

12:57 here.
Yes, it was a bit uncomfortable, but I wasn't going to lower my rate. 
And yes, they were both micromanaging, although one of them decided to step back and let me do things the way I wanted to. She later told me (a few weeks after I stopped working for her, but kept babysitting on occasion) that it was a great decision and she was glad she stepped back.
Here is the thing though.. that family never had a nanny before. They weren't sure what they really wanted. What they knew they wanted, wasn't enough for me as far as hours and pay. Since they were flexible, I suggested a little more hours and higher pay in exchange for running some errands for them and staying on top of things around the house.
That job interview lasted about 3 hours.[/quote]

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