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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sure there is a going rate.  $15-18 is the going rate. Anything less is hard to come by and anything more is not feasible for most families.

The going rate is the average in which nannies are paid.

No need to argue bit my rate is 30! The going rate for majority of nannies across the country is less. [/quote]
$15/hr isn't even a living wage in this area for a single adult.[/quote]

If a nanny cannot make ends meet on the income she is being offered, she needs to find another job, or share living expenses with a roommate. [/quote]

Alternatively all nannies and childcare providers could find alternative work and all these smug MBs could stay home with their own kids and tell us how easy it is.[/quote]

That is always an alternative available to any employee.  If you can’t make ends meet, you either need to get a higher paying job, add another job or reduce your expenses. It is not up to your employer to bail you out of your financial shortfalls. [/quote]
It's up to you to find decent care for your child during your absence. As we see every day on this forum, that ain't so easy.[/quote]

It’s not easy but if you pay a competitive wage including a benefits package and treat people with consideration, you can find it. Our nanny has been with us for 10+ years. She chooses to live by herself in a beach community and loves to decorate her nest. As a result, she lives paycheck to paycheck, regardless of raises and bonuses. She is an adult and she would not appreciate hearing my opinions on her money management. She admits that having a roommate would allow her to have an emergency fund and save for retirement. [/quote]

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