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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]PP here and I don't know what to say other than I understand most live in nanny's are paid less than live out nanny's. [b]Maybe that isn't fair[/b] but it's a choice for the nanny. I offered her a job at a certain price with certain job responsibilities and a place to live and she accepted and stayed. My job is not perfect and I'm sure there are things she dislikes but it isn't a bad job and she has stayed for a while and I believe will continue to stay.[/quote]

Except that it is fair. A compensation package must include fair market rate for the value of the living space, including all the perks like cable, utilities and cell phones. Yes, it drives down the hourly rate, but they are getting valuable compensation by saving on rent. Some nannies might not like it, but it is absolutely fair and if a nanny doesn't like it, she should not apply for live in positions. Simple.[/quote]

No.  I'm a live-in nanny and I don't allow for my hourly rate to drop due to your "utilities."  I know what I need and what I want, and I can live without cable, televisions, a pricey cell phone, etc.  I've been living on my own for years, and I know how to find a decent apartment for a decent cost; my contract always states that I will not be charged for rent, food, utilities and extras (I pay for my cell phone myself unless the family needs me doing 300+ minutes for work per month) and I won't have my pay docked for any of these either.  Sorry, I live in the family's home for THEIR convenience, not mine.[/quote]
How refreshing. A very smart nanny.[/quote]

Says herself (and no employer ever.)[/quote]
I said that, and I am not "herself," you fool.[/quote]

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