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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is such a silly debate. The parent sets the rate for the job they hiring for. They research market rates, decide what type of premium qualifications they want, and price the job accordingly.

A nanny sets her rates. If her rates are high because she made a certain amount in a prior job, that is her prerogative. However, she will have a smaller pool of opportunities if she is moving from one similar job to another. No problem. She only needs one job offer that pays her desired rate.

The odds are in the parent's favor because they are far more nannies than positions and fewer reasons to pay above market rate. But that shouldn't stop a nanny for asking what she believes she is worth.

If a nanny has years of experience and her last job was $22/hr for one child when she left (due to raises and such) it is a very real possibility she will have to settle for less for the next one child position.

It really isn't that different in the rest of the work world. Sometimes, people have to take a pay cut when they change jobs.[/quote]
No, you're grossly out of touch with reality. Go visit Jobs and Careers forum about lateral job changes.[/quote]

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