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[quote=Anonymous]My first nanny, I paid $19 to watch 1 kid. I was dumb to pay that like many first time parents. She started at $17 and got a dollar raise every year. Part of the reason why I did this dumb thing is by reading fake posts by nannies who claim such a high rate is reasonable. Check every other source--neighborhood mom listserves, any study, nanny pay news article and you will find the average rate for the DC area is about $15.50.

The last nanny I had asked for $18 for 2 kids. I thought it was OK but I could've found someone for less for sure. But I liked her so I did it.

My $18/hr nanny had to leave and I was in a bind. So I got someone fast and paid her $19. She was a dud. Really lazy and "forgetful" (or just lazy and forgets on purpose? who knows?) I fired her after 2 weeks.

Now I have a college student for $12/hr. She is great. Fluent English, does everything I ask and more, is energetic, gives everything to her job, cooks, light housekeeping, everything I had before an more.. and I have an extra car payment every month.

Take it for what it's worth. Sure there are some people who give you what you pay. But there are a lot of opportunities in the market too. The nannies who demand $18/hr would love see you fail and have a terrible experience if you talk about it on this board.[/quote]

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