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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just wondering whether I need to lower my expectations before setting out to find a nanny.  Ideally I'd love to have a nanny who was fully bilingual, had early childhood education and CPR certification, a willingness to do children's laundry, pick up kids from school and perhaps start dinner.  Is this too much to expect for $18-20 p/h?  Do parents have to compromise on their nanny choices?[/quote]

Nannies lower their expectations all the time.[/quote]

And so do employers.  No one will be everything you want (or that you discover you want after employing someone for a while.)  No one is perfect and there will be compromises.  Put time into thinking about what are your true non-negotiables, versus the things you'd like to have but aren't as essential.  And think hard about your parenting and management style - that can play a huge role in achieving a good fit with whomever you hire.   Your rate range is very competitive - you should have plenty of applicants.

Good luck.[/quote]

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