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Anonymous wrote:It sounds like this job may not be a great match for you. It is standard for a live-in rate to be several dollars an hour lower than a live-out rate to take into account the value of the accommodations. If them providing you with a place to live isn't worth it to you, then I think you should just look for live out positions.

Also, you should be negotiating for gross pay, not net. $18/hr net is a very high starting rate for a live out nanny, let alone a live in.

As far as the other duties, it's fine if you don't want to do them, but it's also reasonable for a nanny for older kids to take on more housekeeping tasks, since the kids don't need as much direct supervision.

All in all, it sounds like a fine job for someone, but maybe not for you!

This. $18/hour for a 9 and 10 year old where you're getting paid for hours you're not actually with them is high for a live-out. For a live-in, it would be great. Of course they'll expect you to do housework if they're paying for a bunch of hours and you have two independent kids. Most parents have a live in partly to save money. It makes sense that if they're giving you a place to live that they would pay you a few dollars an hour lower. It's not that I don't believe you that you would normally make $20/hour for those age kids, but $20/hour for a very young nanny with mostly babysitting experience (any related education?) is a very very good rate.

Yes, I stated that I nannied through out college. I have a bachelor's degree and going for my master's this coming Fall.

Anonymous wrote:If a family EVER asks you to make all their lazy ass beds,
RUN. Do not walk. They're bad news from the get-go.
Next.

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Nannies do not "make beds".
They may show the kids how to.

If a family EVER asks you to make all their lazy ass beds,
RUN. Do not walk. They're bad news from the get-go.
Next.

So you're working 6.5 hours per day (2.5 in morning, 4 in afternoon/evening) with the kids. They're paying you for 9 hours per day.

Live in nannies do usually make a cheaper rate. I don't know why you're discussing net rates unless you're being paid under the table. $18/net is very high for someone with so little experience.

If you don't want to cook for the family, make beds, or do family laundry then this job doesn't sound like a good fit for you.

Unless their kids are special needs, I'd expect this job to offer $15-17 per hour, gross.

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like this job may not be a great match for you. It is standard for a live-in rate to be several dollars an hour lower than a live-out rate to take into account the value of the accommodations. If them providing you with a place to live isn't worth it to you, then I think you should just look for live out positions.

Also, you should be negotiating for gross pay, not net. $18/hr net is a very high starting rate for a live out nanny, let alone a live in.

As far as the other duties, it's fine if you don't want to do them, but it's also reasonable for a nanny for older kids to take on more housekeeping tasks, since the kids don't need as much direct supervision.

All in all, it sounds like a fine job for someone, but maybe not for you!

This. $18/hour for a 9 and 10 year old where you're getting paid for hours you're not actually with them is high for a live-out. For a live-in, it would be great. Of course they'll expect you to do housework if they're paying for a bunch of hours and you have two independent kids. Most parents have a live in partly to save money. It makes sense that if they're giving you a place to live that they would pay you a few dollars an hour lower. It's not that I don't believe you that you would normally make $20/hour for those age kids, but $20/hour for a very young nanny with mostly babysitting experience (any related education?) is a very very good rate.

@ 20:30 Of course not! I said Childcare experience. I started babysitting at 14 and started getting paid for it at 16.. Experience is experience, no matter the age, right? I started caring for infants and toddlers and for the past 2 years, I've volunteered with Girl Scouts and nannied for for families with kids up to 14 years old. So I am quite prepared for a 9 and 10 year old.

You don't have 8 years of nanny experience at 22.

18:16 I am being paid from 6:45a-4p, but I am working until 6:30/7p.

19:32 I am typically paid $20/hr for live out positions for I figured $18/hr was a decent amount. Thanks for the incite

Nine and ten yr. Olds need a nanny?

It sounds like this job may not be a great match for you. It is standard for a live-in rate to be several dollars an hour lower than a live-out rate to take into account the value of the accommodations. If them providing you with a place to live isn't worth it to you, then I think you should just look for live out positions.

Also, you should be negotiating for gross pay, not net. $18/hr net is a very high starting rate for a live out nanny, let alone a live in.

As far as the other duties, it's fine if you don't want to do them, but it's also reasonable for a nanny for older kids to take on more housekeeping tasks, since the kids don't need as much direct supervision.

All in all, it sounds like a fine job for someone, but maybe not for you!

Are they paying you for he hours between 9 and 3:30?

So you would be working from 6:30 to 6:30 or is this a split shift where they are paying you for the hours you work in the morning and the hours you work in the evening?

Don't take the job. They think they own you if you live in their home.

RUN!!!!!!!!

Hello, I am 22 years old with 8 years of Childcare experience. I have nannied all through college and now I am seeking it as a career. Typically, I am a live-out nanny, but I was offered a live-in position with a family in the Tyson's area. Their kids are 10 and 9 so they are in school from roughly 9-3:30. They need me in the mornings from 6:30-9 (this is their main reason for hiring a live in because it is hard finding a sitter for JUST mornings) and my evening hours are from 3-6:30/7. When I applied, I stated that I have no problem cooking the kids dinner and laundry, but I do not do the parent's laundry. Well, we interviewed and the dad stated that he'd like me to cook the family's dinner,make beds and do the family's laundry... This is everything I stated I do not do. I think because I have free time during the day this is what they expect, but they aren't willing to pay my rate. They think because I am living in that they should pay a cheaper rate.. but I have a place to live so I am not in desperate need. I told them $18/hour net. For what they're asking what does a parent typically pay? I feel like they're seeking a housekeeping and nanny in one , but only paying $13/14 hour. I can accept $15/ hour net if all I am doing is taking care of the kids laundry during the day and fixing their dinner in the evening along with other Childcare related duties and diving them around in my car. Dad said he wants to help them with homework and get them to bed so those are duties I am not doing, any advice and suggestions would help before I accept or decline. Thanks !!