Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My house is paid off, my parents gave it to me as a gift when I graduated college. Both my cars are paid off (presents from my parents). I have no debt.

My nanny job pays me $25/hr (I'm not in DC).

You don't sound wealthy, your parents do.

Jealous? My grandparents also left me a very large trust fund, which is paid out quarterly.

I had 2 mormon nannies who came from very wealthy families (more than once they told me how much bigger their houses were than mine - not being snarky - just saying they couldn't believe i was expecting to raise a family in such a small house!). Both of the families were business-owners, one of which is a national brand-name. However, both girls were post-college and were totally on their own. their parents didn't support them financially at all.

My DH is very successful professionally and I get paid way more than the nanny salaries you see touted on this board. We are comfortable and thankful.

I have a trust fund worth more than my employers home and drive a brand new luxury SUV. I doubt that they'd care if they knew.