Is this family in the DC area? That makes a big difference. If you're in certain parts of California, the no A/C thing isn't weird at all.

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Anonymous wrote:I work for a family that sounds very similar and it's not that hard. Keep in mind this is a job not a summer camp.

Keep in mind, we aren't slave girls who don't need a reasonable to do our work.

Wow some people really are spoiled. First world problems I guess. Feel sorry for the kids you eventually con yourself into caring for.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work for a family that sounds very similar and it's not that hard. Keep in mind this is a job not a summer camp.

Keep in mind, we aren't slave girls who don't need a reasonable to do our work.

*reasonable environment...

Anonymous wrote:I work for a family that sounds very similar and it's not that hard. Keep in mind this is a job not a summer camp.

Keep in mind, we aren't slave girls who don't need a reasonable to do our work.

I work for a family that sounds very similar and it's not that hard. Keep in mind this is a job not a summer camp.

Anonymous wrote:It is criminal for an infant not to have air conditioning.

No it's not. Where do you people get this stuff from.

It is criminal for an infant not to have air conditioning.

We're semi environmentally conscious - also cloth diaper and often hang dry, which I don't think is that big a deal. Hand washing dishes will be more of a chore for you if you're expected to do it, so charging more for that is reasonable IMO.

But the no A/C thing in the summer is a major question mark to me. How are you supposed to properly care for the kid on 90+ degree days? Will they buy a pool membership for you & the charge to spend your days at? Zoo membership? Some place to hang out during the core hours of the day that's air conditioned? Even with that, where are you supposed to do naps? I'd ask what they have in mind before entertaining a discussion on rates.

Nanny rates are all over the map, $10-30/hr.
Each nanny determines her own rates, based on endless factors.

I'm not a nanny but I couldn't live (or work) anywhere without AC unless it's in/on the water.

I'd definitely quote a higher rate, but I'd also ask very directly about how they expect you to entertain the kids on 95 degree/humid days, how much of the laundry you're expected to deal with, etc...

I'm not environmentally correct enough to do this job but maybe you are. Good for you!

I don't think you should take this job. Reading your post it doesn't seem like it is for you.

In the future you will be struggling to leave a job that isn't a a good fit because the pay is great.

Yes, definitely quote a higher rate and think carefully about whether you want this job.

Think about chasing a toddler in a hot house all summer!! To me, no salary increase would be worth that.

Think about if you really want to help raise a child in that lifestyle. Will the extra money make it "worth" it? Of course you can quote them whatever you want, but I think you need to consider if the money will actually make a difference or if you'll be miserable hanging cloth diapers out on a line.

I interviewed with a family I liked very much yesterday for a full-time nanny position - they are hippie-types and very laid back. However, they do not have air-conditioning or a dishwasher. The toddler in my care is cloth diapered and the parents air-dry his diapers on a clothes line outside.

They asked me to give them a rate quote and I am thinking about quoting a higher rate for the general discomfort of the job. Is this done?