Anonymous wrote:If you're willing to walk away than it doesn't hurt to counter and ask for $20. They can deny or accept.

I agree...It sounds like you are already making good money anyway so you have nothing to lose now.

Why care for an extra child for basically the same amount of money? That doesn't make any financial sense to me at all.

Even if it is going to be on the books.

I would just keep your current job.

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Anonymous wrote:Ignore the PP. she is insistent that every nanny makes $35/hour. Not sure if she's crazy or trying to trick nannies out of jobs. I agree with others that if you're willing to gamble the job, counter with $20/hour. Although $18/hour is a good starting wage for a share, considering it'd be your first. Its not really their problem that you were previously paid under the table.

Why is being a share for 2 kids worth $18/$20 while being a regular nanny for 3 kids is like $13?

I don't know any nannies being paid $13/hour, let alone for 3 children in one family, so I'm not sure what you're driving at there. Individual families pay less than they would for their own nanny because they do not receive the full benefit of having their own nanny. The children share attention, the needs of both children and families must always be taken into account, they cannot make unilateral decisions, they may not get sick coverage, they may not get even basic nanny duties like child laundry, and many more sacrifices for the price. I charge a few dollars more per hour for a share than a single family with 2 children and ask for my PTO to be completely at my choosing rather than theirs, but $35/hour is excessive. If share families could afford that rate, they could afford their own nanny.

Anonymous wrote:"I've considered your offer and while I really like both families and want to work for you, I feel that with all the duties and responsibilities a share entails I can not accept the position for less than $20/hr."

Like pp said, they can either deny or accept, but if you're ready to walk away anyways, it's worth a shot.

+1

Anonymous wrote:Ignore the PP. she is insistent that every nanny makes $35/hour. Not sure if she's crazy or trying to trick nannies out of jobs. I agree with others that if you're willing to gamble the job, counter with $20/hour. Although $18/hour is a good starting wage for a share, considering it'd be your first. Its not really their problem that you were previously paid under the table.

Why is being a share for 2 kids worth $18/$20 while being a regular nanny for 3 kids is like $13?

Ignore the PP. she is insistent that every nanny makes $35/hour. Not sure if she's crazy or trying to trick nannies out of jobs. I agree with others that if you're willing to gamble the job, counter with $20/hour. Although $18/hour is a good starting wage for a share, considering it'd be your first. Its not really their problem that you were previously paid under the table.

I'd try for $35/hr

PP How much are shares? I looked here and I'm getting rates are between 18-20$ an hour for this area

If you're in the DC area, $20 for a share is a bargain. Only $10 per family. That's dirt cheap.

"I've considered your offer and while I really like both families and want to work for you, I feel that with all the duties and responsibilities a share entails I can not accept the position for less than $20/hr."

Like pp said, they can either deny or accept, but if you're ready to walk away anyways, it's worth a shot.

MB here.

Agree with PP. If you're willing to walk away from it, come back with $20 and see what happens.

If you're willing to walk away than it doesn't hurt to counter and ask for $20. They can deny or accept.

How to turn down offer I've recieved from a family? It's a share pays 18$ but I'm currently making 15$ without taxes for 1 child. 18$ after taxes is like bringing home 16$. My nanny friend said I could try countering the offer but I don't know what I should do any positive feedback welcome. Thanks