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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I went from $16 to $20 when the second baby was born. I stayed. If I'd been at $20 to start I'd have expected a $1-$2 raise.  I do think if you can bring her up to $20 that is much more in line for a great nanny who has sole charge of two-under-two.[/quote]

A four dollar increase is within reason. Two dollars is certainly not.[/quote]

A 2$/hr raise is over 10%. This is a huge raise. Most standard raises, in every other field, ranges from 3-5%, tops, on a yearly basis. Since another baby in no way means double the work, expecting triple a yearly raise is crazy. Expecting even more than that (4$/hr is ridiculous) shows what an uneducated non professional you are and I can guarantee you will always be looking for work.

Smart nannies understand economics and price themselves on the best end of market rates and know how and when to request rate increases.[/quote]

Sometimes you have to give a generous raise when you discover your rates are under market, though. $20/hr is absolutely standard for two-under-two; maybe even a little low but certainly not offensive. With all of the responsibilities of that type of job, (which, have you ever done it? With kids that weren't yours?) do you really want to underpay and not get the most qualified or experienced or reliable person you can??[/quote]

So then. How long do you get the premium "2 under 2" rate? 
In one years time that's not the case and what? You leave for another job because you priced yourself out with your own attempted logic?[/quote]

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