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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, your rate is not too high.  But - and I need you to read this with your emotions pulled back - what the families are telling you is that your rate is too high in proportion to what you seem to offer.  The right nanny can certainly get $16 and much more.  You need to take a critical look at how you interview and how you come across, and go from there. Families do not hire on "certifications" alone; an overall vibe and impression of the candidate means much more.  Do you click with families? Do you sound educated? Are you warm? Are you a natural with babies? Do you genuinely like to be around children/babies? Do you have ideas for the common parenting dilemmas?

PS: I think it's a bit weird you list immunizations as your qualifications. It doesn't take anything to get shots, my 4-year old has them and he's not applying for nanny jobs. [/quote]

Maybe I haven't made myself clear. I have been told I present myself very well. I am very professional and interview very well. I've been told this from two top CEOs, three highly regarded law partners, a few celebs I've worked for, and about 5 other people. I made $18-20 easily in NY.

I list immunizations because in Ny, most nannies refuse to immunized. It's pretty important for a lot of NY families to have a vaccinated nanny.

With the rate. I've clicked well with 3 out of the 4. They knew my rate, but gave me a low-ball number when they have me an offer. I think families here are just really cheap. [/quote]

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