Anonymous wrote:I'm not really understanding your / their math. It sounds like you're getting an offer for less than $14/ hour?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You don't say what area OP, but in Montgomery County (outside DC) that's a very standard offer. And it sounds like they know how to calculate the OT and hours so they have a clue what they're doing.
You could try to negotiate for a starting hourly rate of $15 or 16/hr, and then use that as the base for the gross calculation if you like.
But $850/week for 50 hours, with a good benefits package, is not out of the range of market. On the low end perhaps - but not crazy low, and especially not if they're not requiring anything special, have multiples, odd hours, etc...
Op here. It's $17 gross. I would be fine if it was net. They live in Chevy Chase. I have over 10 years experience and a childcare degree. They want basic care for their infant plus their errands and their laundry in addition to baby housekeeping.
Anonymous wrote:I got an offer from a family I like. They are offering good benefits but the pay isn't that good. They are offering $17 per hour gross for 50 hours per week. I told them I am used to a net pay and OT. They said they structured in OT ( $14 * 40 + 1.5 * 10 = $17). I explained that's way too low. They think because they're are offering guaranteed hours and 52 weeks salary it will offset the lower pay. Would you accept this offer? I am new to the area but heard this is too low.
Anonymous wrote:I got an offer from a family I like. They are offering good benefits but the pay isn't that good. They are offering $17 per hour gross for 50 hours per week. I told them I am used to a net pay and OT. They said they structured in OT ( $14 * 40 + 1.5 * 10 = $17). I explained that's way too low. They think because they're are offering guaranteed hours and 52 weeks salary it will offset the lower pay. Would you accept this offer? I am new to the area but heard this is too low.
Anonymous wrote:Is this for one kid? Do you mean 14x40 + 14*1.5*10? If so that is good pay!
Anonymous wrote:You don't say what area OP, but in Montgomery County (outside DC) that's a very standard offer. And it sounds like they know how to calculate the OT and hours so they have a clue what they're doing.
You could try to negotiate for a starting hourly rate of $15 or 16/hr, and then use that as the base for the gross calculation if you like.
But $850/week for 50 hours, with a good benefits package, is not out of the range of market. On the low end perhaps - but not crazy low, and especially not if they're not requiring anything special, have multiples, odd hours, etc...