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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can one person handle three infants? absolutely. It will be a ton of work and the nanny will be exhausted, but it's possible. there are triplet nannies out there.

The issue is the share. I've been in long term two family shares that are consider successful, however, as an employee dealing with two sets of families is annoying. The logistics, parenting styles, different expectations can be overwhelming. You need to hire someone who has pervious experience with not only multiple children but also shares in general in order for it to last. With all my years of experience I would NEVER do a share with three sets of parents no matter how well they pay. The hassle of communicating with everyone, organizing plans, coordinating vacations, figuring out sick days, routines, travel is a major pain in the ass. You can forget about activities outside the home because it would require a triple stroller, a car large enough to fit three car seats plus that stroller. So one of the families need to provide a large enough vehicle or you need to find a nanny with an suv/minivan who is also willing to permanently give up her entire backseat to car seats. Taking three car seats in and out of a car weekly is ridiculous.

The rate would be very very high. I'd expect a minimum of $30 for a share of this kind because of the hassle of dealing with three babies from three different families with three different routines plus having to juggling three sets of employers. But hey, you might find some naive desperate nanny with minimal experience willing to take the job for low pay. Just don't expect her to stay very long.[/quote]

Darling, $30 isn't a starting point. That is what I charged for 2. When you have a nanny share you should never see the work as a package as parents do. Big mistake on your end and beneficial to the parents.
All they see; is them paying $15 dollar each for one child. Without a nanny share, one child is at least $20. Now; who is losing and who is winning?
The last time I had one charge, my rate was $25. I don't care about the ongoing rate. My experience and references always spoke for themselves!! so does yours!! Work for families that understand your value with them you won't have to debate rate besides they like to keep care free lifestyle of not having the wait of the children. [/quote]

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