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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I don't know how you could afford to live on that salary, especially with a child. Keep looking.

My current living expenses are barely a 1/2 of my taken home pay. All of the "extra" money with my current position goes toward activities/vacations/lessons for my son. We can live on much less. We just have a lot more fun in life with the type of salary I have now.
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As you mentioned in your post, OP, you are not in DC and the salary you receive now is phenomenal. Part of your decision process needs to be considering your chances of finding another job with such a phenomenal salary for a single child. Frankly, even in DC, the rate you're making now would have been high and finding another position at the same rate would be difficult. However, if you think you can due to the market in your area, then sure, pass on this opportunity.  If not, maybe adjust your lifestyle. If your expenses are so low vs. your take home, you could likely swing this new situation. Additionally, it is no small thing to have a job you love with wonderful working conditions and great families. That might be worth the differential in rate depending on your other options.

As for the PPs who apparently didn't read your post and are automatically telling you to reject because of the rate...take them with a grain of salt. They may think every nanny should make $20+/h for one child with no extra work, but the market says otherwise and listening to this bad advice could keep you out of a job.[/quote]

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