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[quote=Anonymous]This question is asked by all types of employers in most fields for a number of reasons.  It helps employers and employees confirm they are aligned in terms of salary expectation and helps employers to know when they have found an employee who will stick around rather than one who will just be there until she finds a higher paying job.  It is also a verifiable piece of information when calling for a reference that is not subjective - and we were surprised to find it was something a couple of nannies lied about (lying during the interview was an immediate disqualifier in our eyes).  If a nanny didn't disclose that information, I would feel like she was trying to hide something.

I understand why nannies think this puts them in a worse bargaining position but for a good nanny, I would be surprised if it has any real negative impact and could even have a positive one.  An employer who discovers the nanny she really wants to hire made a lot more at a previous job may well look for ways to increase the nanny's salary or otherwise pad the benefits package to entice the nanny to take the job.  By contrast, learning your nanny made a lot less at another job doesn't mean she doesn't have a higher earning potential for the job you are offering now (plus jobs have different requirements, benefits, days off, flexibility etc.) and most employers know to take that into account or they risk losing a nanny they really like to another higher paying job.

The nannies on this board are constantly convinced employers are trying to take advantage of them but the reality is, you don't have to take any job you think does not pay enough or meet your value.  At the end of the day, your previous salary doesn't dictate what you can get paid at your next job - your ability to demonstrate your value to your prospective employer and the market does.  [/quote]

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