Anonymous
Post 07/18/2016 10:23     Subject: Going rate for newborn twins
Nannies making $25/h are not better than those who make $15/h
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2016 10:14     Subject: Going rate for newborn twins
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Twin mom here, just outside DC in Maryland.

I think $15/hr is too low, but I know that at $18-20/hr parents will have many interested and qualified candidates for newborn twin care.

At more than $20/hr employers will be flooded with applications and be able to be extremely picky about what they want.

I earn $25/hr for one child. Why would I do 2 for less?

As usual, it all depends on who you want and what you can afford.


Exactly. You wouldn't take less and I wouldn't pay your rates. That's fine. It's a big world w/ a range of choices on all sides.

Either you can't afford my rates or you have lower (um, different) expectations than the families who ask for me. Or both.


Or I don't like you and was more than happy with other candidates. I've hired a nanny for my twins twice (and employed fill-in/agency nannies for extended vacation or illness leave.) Hourly rate expectations do not necessarily correlate with quality of care, fit with a family, or common sense.

Agree that due diligence is required. That should be understood without spelling it out.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2016 09:53     Subject: Going rate for newborn twins
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Twin mom here, just outside DC in Maryland.

I think $15/hr is too low, but I know that at $18-20/hr parents will have many interested and qualified candidates for newborn twin care.

At more than $20/hr employers will be flooded with applications and be able to be extremely picky about what they want.

I earn $25/hr for one child. Why would I do 2 for less?

As usual, it all depends on who you want and what you can afford.


Exactly. You wouldn't take less and I wouldn't pay your rates. That's fine. It's a big world w/ a range of choices on all sides.

Either you can't afford my rates or you have lower (um, different) expectations than the families who ask for me. Or both.


Or I don't like you and was more than happy with other candidates. I've hired a nanny for my twins twice (and employed fill-in/agency nannies for extended vacation or illness leave.) Hourly rate expectations do not necessarily correlate with quality of care, fit with a family, or common sense.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2016 07:06     Subject: Going rate for newborn twins
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Twin mom here, just outside DC in Maryland.

I think $15/hr is too low, but I know that at $18-20/hr parents will have many interested and qualified candidates for newborn twin care.

At more than $20/hr employers will be flooded with applications and be able to be extremely picky about what they want.

I earn $25/hr for one child. Why would I do 2 for less?

As usual, it all depends on who you want and what you can afford.


Exactly. You wouldn't take less and I wouldn't pay your rates. That's fine. It's a big world w/ a range of choices on all sides.

Either you can't afford my rates or you have lower (um, different) expectations than the families who ask for me. Or both.
Anonymous
Post 06/27/2016 11:47     Subject: Going rate for newborn twins
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Twin mom here, just outside DC in Maryland.

I think $15/hr is too low, but I know that at $18-20/hr parents will have many interested and qualified candidates for newborn twin care.

At more than $20/hr employers will be flooded with applications and be able to be extremely picky about what they want.

I earn $25/hr for one child. Why would I do 2 for less?

As usual, it all depends on who you want and what you can afford.


Exactly. You wouldn't take less and I wouldn't pay your rates. That's fine. It's a big world w/ a range of choices on all sides.
Anonymous
Post 06/27/2016 11:06     Subject: Going rate for newborn twins
Anonymous wrote:Twin mom here, just outside DC in Maryland.

I think $15/hr is too low, but I know that at $18-20/hr parents will have many interested and qualified candidates for newborn twin care.

At more than $20/hr employers will be flooded with applications and be able to be extremely picky about what they want.

I earn $25/hr for one child. Why would I do 2 for less?

As usual, it all depends on who you want and what you can afford.
Anonymous
Post 06/27/2016 10:57     Subject: Going rate for newborn twins
Twin mom here, just outside DC in Maryland.

I think $15/hr is too low, but I know that at $18-20/hr parents will have many interested and qualified candidates for newborn twin care.

At more than $20/hr employers will be flooded with applications and be able to be extremely picky about what they want.
Anonymous
Post 06/26/2016 21:11     Subject: Re:Going rate for newborn twins
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:Where is this position OP?

I think its low but since you could be posting from the Midwest who knows.
In this area $20-$25 for newborn twins sounds more realistic.


Op here.. I was thinking 18-20$ an hour the position is Arlington/Alexandria


Dont go lower than $20. Assuming you work 40 hours a week, thats $800 a week, not bad.
Are they putting anything towards health insurance?
and whats the car situation if youre going to be driving eventually?


I'm not sure about health insurance being offered. I decided not to move forward when they offered 15$ an hour

You are wise to avoid dealing with them. Either they can't afford newborn twin care, or they think it isn't worth much more than their $15/hr.
Anonymous
Post 06/26/2016 17:20     Subject: Re:Going rate for newborn twins
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Where is this position OP?

I think its low but since you could be posting from the Midwest who knows.
In this area $20-$25 for newborn twins sounds more realistic.


Op here.. I was thinking 18-20$ an hour the position is Arlington/Alexandria


Dont go lower than $20. Assuming you work 40 hours a week, thats $800 a week, not bad.
Are they putting anything towards health insurance?
and whats the car situation if youre going to be driving eventually?


I'm not sure about health insurance being offered. I decided not to move forward when they offered 15$ an hour
Anonymous
Post 06/26/2016 16:39     Subject: Re:Going rate for newborn twins
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Where is this position OP?

I think its low but since you could be posting from the Midwest who knows.
In this area $20-$25 for newborn twins sounds more realistic.


Op here.. I was thinking 18-20$ an hour the position is Arlington/Alexandria


Dont go lower than $20. Assuming you work 40 hours a week, thats $800 a week, not bad.
Are they putting anything towards health insurance?
and whats the car situation if youre going to be driving eventually?
Anonymous
Post 06/26/2016 16:28     Subject: Re:Going rate for newborn twins
Anonymous wrote:Where is this position OP?

I think its low but since you could be posting from the Midwest who knows.
In this area $20-$25 for newborn twins sounds more realistic.


Op here.. I was thinking 18-20$ an hour the position is Arlington/Alexandria
Anonymous
Post 06/26/2016 15:44     Subject: Re:Going rate for newborn twins
Where is this position OP?

I think its low but since you could be posting from the Midwest who knows.
In this area $20-$25 for newborn twins sounds more realistic.
Anonymous
Post 06/26/2016 14:11     Subject: Going rate for newborn twins
Gorvtwins, $30/he. Double the work.
Anonymous
Post 06/26/2016 13:31     Subject: Going rate for newborn twins
They're nuts offering $15/hr for twins.
Don't waste your time trying to educate them.
Anonymous
Post 06/26/2016 13:29     Subject: Going rate for newborn twins
Just wanted to make sure my numbers aren't off. Salary offered is 15$, I was thinking the going rate was 18-20 are my numbers off? Thanks in advance