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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t know a single nanny willing to accept $13.50/hour.  Good luck to you.

I do know a few who currently make $15/hour.  They either live in more rural areas or they live in.

I wouldn’t work for you, ever.  Your attitude that a nanny is simply an overpriced babysitter would make it so that I ran the other way.  It’s the same with the rest of my friends.

Oh, and I know at least 20 nannies who chose this career.  Some had previous careers and are nannying later in life.  Some went to school specifically for this.  Some have experience in other fields that translated into nannying.  I tutored, and I’m still capable of tutoring through college courses.  I could teach.  I choose to nanny.[/quote]

Congratulations; Your ability to tutor and teach advanced college level classes comes in handy when trying to sing "I am a little tea-pot" or helping with 4th - 10th-grade homework.  The reason you chose this job is probably because it made more financial sense than anything. As long as you have parents that believe the more money they shell out the better 'help' they get, you will always be employed. Ride that fear, we do as Lawyers as well. Just realize we are no different.... 
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Nope, not even close.

First, I chose this because I wanted a larger impact with children’s lives.  I don’t work with infants (and even if I did, yes, being able to tutor college courses is still useful; I use my full vocabulary with kids).  I have provided supplements for several middle and high school students, materials usually presented in college.  I have the experience to be able to see issues before they become stumbling blocks, and I know how to tutor to different learning styles.  So, yes, my background in tutoring has made a huge difference.  Did I mention that I also homeschooled my charges?

Second, I live with my families.  That allows me to be more flexible with my rate than a nanny who lives out.  I am NEVER out to raise my rate simply because I deserve more.  That’s not who I am.  I’ve been told by several people that I could be making more, and I’ve turned down a few positions that were each $2k/week or more.  They weren’t the right fit for me.  But if I were doing it for the money, that’s exactly where I would be.

Third, I don’t set my rate, my employers do.  I look through information about a family and decide if I want to apply (or if I want the interview they requested).  I don’t look at the number they listed.  During an interview, I wait and let them bring up pay and benefits.  I have never turned down a position due to either, nor have I negotiated for more.  I have asked them what they think it’s worth after they ask me what I charge.[/quote]

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