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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These cheap nannies are no bargain in the long run. When do we learn?[/quote]

OP, I can't imagine that your price-point is right if this was the best nanny you interviewed in your search. This is completely unacceptable, inappropriate, and you should fire her immediately. I don't often advocate for that but this is going nowhere good - raise your hourly pay a little bit, search again, and find someone responsible and dependable.[/quote]

Hourly rate isn't always the issue. Some woman can have 'nannies' their whole life because they couldn't get any real career. They could pretend they're oh so experienced, and they can even appear like a nanny worthy of a decent rate but the second you hire then they quickly turn into lazy slobs who aren't worthy of min wage, nevermind $15 or more an hour.

OP, I'm sure your hourly rate is great. Just because they claim to be experienced and professional doesn't make it true. Next time, look into the nannies experience, make sure she is responsible and has an Early Education degree or some sort, as well as First Aid and CPR Training. If she seems well qualified and gives a price, maybe offer an extra dollar on top. Don't just choose the nanny who wants $14 an hour, over the nanny who was more professional who wanted $17/hour. Look into their background, what qualities they have to offer (and not just 'experience'... I'm not even a nanny and I've had years of childcare experience. People will try to trick you into thinking their teenage babysitting gigs were considered four years experience. Lol.)

Also, set limits.. Tell this nanny to stop being a money-spending leech. One of these days she will ask you for a loan and then she wont show up for work so I hope you at least write the 'loan' on paper and have both of you sign it. So you can have proof. But please, for the love of God, don't advance her pay or loan her any more money. This is not normal and you're going to get USED.[/quote]

Meant to say **Some woman can BE nannies their whole life and claim to be professional and experienced but it doesn't make it true!**

Sorry, I typed to fast and didn't reread what I wrote like I usually do.!![/quote]

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