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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=bleuazul]I have a 2.5 yo and twin 1.5 yo kids. Is $17/hr for three kids on the high end, low end or the going rate? That would work out to $850/week for 50 hours.

Edit: I forgot to calculate OT, $935/wk. [/quote]

Hi, I'm interested in the position if you're still looking. Not sure where you're located but I'm a great nanny with a great amount of experince, excellent references and reliable.  I don't believe in overcharging people and I'm still a great nanny,  so I'd gladly do it for the amount you're offering. If you're interested please email me.

Mizzeb@icloud.com[/quote]
What would you charge?[/quote]

Depending on location and everything, I think the amount the OP offered is fair. I would usually charge around between $15 and $17 hour. Also I would ask for my taxes taken out and benefits. I don't believe in overcharging people for great childcare. I care enough about the families I work with to not overcharge them something like $25 an hour because I know that amount can sometimes put a strain on people and I'd hate to think of people living pay check to paycheck due to paying me. That's just me others may think differently. [/quote]

Having a nanny is a choice. There is no reason to undervalue your services to make sure your employers can be comfortable paying you. As we've seen countless times on this board, they don't give a rip if you're comfortable living on what they pay you. $25/hour is a lot, but $17 is not enough in my opinion. I think $18 or $19 would be more appropriate and would make it easy to find someone great with the experience and expertise needed, who won't burn out after 6 months, and is making enough to stay motivated and happy with your family. At $17/hour (you can not list the hourly rate as suggested, but hopefully the individual you'd hire can do basic math and figure it out) your nanny will soon realize she can get the same rate, especially with the experience your job offers, for less work (2 kid shares, twins, or a high paying singleton job). The package you offer should attempt to be fair to both parties, but its also a retention tool. The more average or below average it is, the higher chance your nanny will find something better. [/quote]

I do not under value myself but I choose my rates carefully based on personal experience. First off, I dont currently drive at the momment put will have my license within the next year. To most familes this is a turnoff but i allow this rate for them to see i can be a great nanny non driving and all. Secondly, have you looked at our economy its hard to find jobs paying $20 and $30 a hour and people are constantly being laid off. If MB or DB gets paid around thus amount they are almost giving you there whole check. I would personally rather save them the few extra bucks so they can have funds to do stuff with there kids or save. I strongly believe do others and you want people to do to you. I come from a long line of single moms and I know first h
and how expensive it is to raise kids. I don't believe someone should have to pay this much for a great child care provider. [/quote]
Where are you located?[/quote]

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