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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just clean it up.

I assume with so many family members there you are made pretty redundant and have a lot of free time.

Make yourself useful.  They’re there to spend time with their family, not clean up.[/quote]

Well said!! Nanny if you choose to fight you choose to find another job.  The last time i checked being a basic care-taker didn't require any degrees or special training.[/quote]

F off.  You are not a nanny and do not employ a nanny.  You are just the resident, fat and lonely troll.  [/quote]

1. I actually DO employee a nanny @ 14.00 in DC
2.  It is factually true, your job profile does NOT require a degree, or really any education. 
3. Most parents believe the more they pay the better service they get. You ride this fear, just like we do as lawyers
4. What scares nannies the most is the fear their job can quickly be outsourced to other high school students, or foreign workers.  [/quote]

1. You’re cheap and clearly just want to be able to say you have a nanny to impress ppl. No one is impressed by your ability to outsource cheap care for your child except other cheap people. 
2. But with a degree you can demand more and most families with sense actually like a nanny who is experienced and have some education. 
3. The only person harping on this is you. It is well known you get what you pay for. So again, families with sense understand a nanny is a luxury not a right. You pay for what you want. 
4. Doesn’t scare me one bit bc the families offering $15/hr aren’t families I would even reply too. High school students and foreign workers usually don’t know their worth. I’m happy they scoop up those jobs bc it’s easier for me to get the $20/hr and higher jobs. [/quote]

My Response;

1. I am not cheap, I understand the current market, and many nannies inflated pricing.  Your field has no certifications, no board exams, or even any defined standards of knowledge.  Your career trajectory is based on being able to crawl, sing songs, and provide oversight and transportation.  These skills do [b]not [/b]require having an advanced degree, and having one does not add significant value to the current job.  Let me give you an example, I am a Lawyer. I an easily become a nanny, but I doubt the children I overview will need to learn about tort, civil procedures, or con law.    Could I maybe use that when I am talking to older who want to have more of a philosophical discussion.  SURE, but that isn't something that occurs normally and really is somewhat out of scope for the responsibilities of a nanny.

During my college career, I took several courses in Early childhood education. At one point I actually wanted to be a teacher, before I realized that much of the material and teaching methods really are just a series of trial and error. Ultimately, you learn that students can learn through visual, sound, and repetition.  A teacher essentially just leverages this magical formula over and over again, until the 'child' learns.  Talk about common sense, and I would argue is something any person would know or realize. Additionally, being a pro-active parent, this little tid-bit could even be told to the non-informed nanny/baby-sitter.

2.  Parents want educated nannies, but simply having an education doesn't provide much when the job of being a nanny is more based on common sense.  Often times common sense, is often diluted or over complicated by having an advanced degree.  Curious when your singing songs, or running after children and being a 'tickle' monster did your ART degree from your online college help you? How about when your picking up and dropping off your charges, did your MUSIC degree help you DRIVE the car or follow simple rules of the road.   How about when you were reviewing their homework from age 4-10. Did you need a degree to teach them the ABC's or count to 20?

[b]I am not saying having an education hurts, but it isn't needed for the job you are performing. As a lawyer, I can't charge MY hourly rate taking care of children, because my educational experience really doesn't factor into performing the task at hand. Therefore, bring up the fact that you have an advanced degree is about as relevant as the fact that i have a pet goldfish.[/b]

3. You pay what you get for, is the very problem with this situation. You are making my point for me, price does not always equal quality.

4. [b]Your worth is equal to how much you market yourself. Your occupation and your skill are considered blue collar, and many of the activities you perform don't require any type of certification.  You market yourself as a high-paying nanny,k and simply HUNT for a parent willing to shell the money you feel you are worth.   We currently HAVE a full time nanny at 15.00 and hour, and we couldn't be happier.  To give you perspective, I am a lawyer, and my wife is a doctor. We could afford to pay more, but why....

We provide our nannies with books to read, and schedule out her day with activities. SHE does them....  IF parents don't want to take this level of effort, then maybe what your charge might just be worth it.[/b]

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And I’ll say it again...YOU. ARE. CHEAP.

You can argue backwards, forwards and sideways but at the end of the day that’s what it boils down to. Oh and that you have no respect for nannies. You think being a lawyer means something and is impressive, it’s not. Lawyers are a dime a dozen (especially in this area) and many finish school without a job and high loans. I work a nanny share and one of the parents in each family is a lawyer.

Also, being a lawyer or doctor doesn’t automatically mean you make a large amount of money.  So I’ll say it one more time, you are cheap. You want cheap care and you want your friends to know you have a nanny bc you think it’s impressive. Just like you think being a lawyer or doctor are impressive. No one is impressed with your job title or your ability to disrespect what you consider to be blue collar work.

Actually, you can get certified in infant care. You can also get a teaching certificate if you like. I do not agree that everyone can be a good nanny, teacher and/or parent. Your arrogance, lack of empathy, and lack of actual common sense (common sense would tell you to respect and value the job being done to take care of your child) leaves a lot to be desired. [/quote]

1. Many certifications that you are claiming are not board certified, accredited, or accepted globally.  Let me give you an example, at this very moment I can make up a certificate called "Paralegal Assistant Certificate".  This certificate is made up, just like your credentials, but through proper marketing, I can make it sound like it has some value.  Your nanny field is exactly like this. You leverage silly certifications that are made up, to boost your salary.

2. I do respect Nannies, but I also am one for the truth. Your field is run by fear, and truly afraid of immigrants (illegal or legal) ones from taking your jobs.  Your abiity to crawl on the ground and sing songs for your charges doesn't require advanced degrees.

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I listed two certifications and actually they are certified. You can’t just get a teaching certificate. You have to pass the state exams. Infant care is more about nursing with that focus. So they are actually nurses. But pls go on with your argument.

No you absolutely do not respect nannies. Your truth is just that, your truth. It’s what your arrogance deems as truth. I have no fear as I have a very good job that would irritate you and wonderful employers who actually value me and what I do. The families I attract wouldn’t hire someone illegal and they wouldn’t hire someone without experience and an education.[/quote]

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