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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I totally disagree with your attitude and I am an MB. I always asked nannies to tell me what pay range and benefits they are looking for in a first interview, and decide based on the interviews whether she is or is not worth that money to me and my family’s needs. If she is not worth (or I can’t afford) that much, then we just end the interview process without wasting each other’s time. I would only be annoyed if i went through the whole process, gave an offer that was in range of what she asked, and then she started demanding substantially more for no reason.

Even from just a purely selfish perspective, the person who gives the first number in a negotiation tends to be in the weaker spot. Why wouldn’t you want the nanny to give her numbers first?[/quote]

I'm a different MB, but there's really not going to be that much to negotiate, first of all. I'm not in a position to hire someone who starts at $25/hr. or higher, because I couldn't afford annual raises for more than a couple of years. So I'm already looking at eliminating the most experienced and qualified people.

I'm also no longer able to manage a total newbie, and I think anything under $15/hr is too low even for a first-time nanny. If someone said they charged $12/hr, I'd still pay them at least $15.

So, I know I'm looking for a nanny with some experience, but not a lot, with good references. I also don't care about a college degree. So, I will advertise my job at $18-$20/hr with a good benefit package, and see who applies.

If I had enough money to comfortably offer anything in the range of $15-$35/hr, I'd be open to your method. As it is, what a waste of everyone's time if we are wildly mismatched in terms of salary expectations.[/quote]

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