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Are your salary and benefit expectations in line with what other nannies are asking?  Do you offer the same services?  Why are you so sure that your age or race are the problem since these demographics can't even be viewed on the forum posts?  Maybe you're right, but maybe you really could improve your presentation and are using these as an excuse not to self-examine your own behavior.  If you're getting declined repeatedly, I would try opening with some general conversations on your skills/services, and hold the money talk to a second round interaction.  This is the general rule in the corporate world....a nanny should behave the same way if she wants to be treated as a professional (i.e. you can't cherry pick).  Also, there are certain conversations that just don't "translate" well in writing, and give a bad impression.

I can smell some "attitude" from the OP as well.  Anyone who leads a professional interaction with salary demands or a "my way or the highway" approach just sounds rigid and solely in it for the money.  I had a recent candidate approach me this way (leading with salary demands, but not a single question about my family or the role).  it made me feel defensive and more likely to push back on her requests.  The sad thing is I probably would have met all her original requests if she'd just taken the time to get to know us, as money will [u]not[/u] be a key determining factor in our offer.  Good childcare IS priceless, we just don't want the self righteous attitude shoved down our throats!

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