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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The shortage of daycares really doesn’t benefit nannies at all.  While  it may seem that there are more nanny jobs available, only a small portion are at all decent.

I now have to sludge through dozens of jobs from mid-low earning families who cannot afford a nanny but believe they are entitled to one because of the childcare shortage.

It’s absolutely infuriating.

The amount of times I hear, “I can’t pay that, I don’t even make that much.”  Then a nanny is not in your budget, my friend.

I’m empathetic to the need to find quality, affordable, safe childcare but we (nannies) also have bills.  I’ll do my volunteering on the weekends, not on the weekdays. [/quote]

Your skills and time are worth whatever someone is willing to pay. Everyone is struggling nowadays. A nanny can really fit into most budgets, just realize that when a nanny advertises her "experience", it's not worth much since your kids are different and unique so it's a fresh start for everyone. Having at least 2-3years experience with kids is helpful but there's really no difference between a 2yr experienced nanny and a 10yr experienced. Pay what you can, and you will find someone reliable and kind who is willing to accept that. [/quote]

Are you kidding ?  Yep.. I see how many families want to interview nannies with less than 5 years lol.  Not even a family will trust so much on an inexperienced nanny over someone with lots of experience and super qualified.  Ohh maybe a former AP who just for staying 1 or maybe 2 years with a family with school age children already; and maybe sometime have watched a infant for 1 or 2 hours like mother's helper;  they can not say they have enough experience with children all ages. They have not done all the hard work and care that a newborn requiere until this newborn become a school age kid.  But this is another story.

So for you, it's not that easy to find a job when a family require just a bit of experience;  families who love their children so much will always look the best for them at all cost;  and willing to pay a fair rate and what are willing to pay but giving also the real value to a great nanny. 
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