Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I had a phone interview with a mom a week ago. She works from home and the husband works from home 1/2 the week as well. I would be needed 40 hours a week to care for their 9 month old who she swear is the best since she "has a degree in early childhood education." We were good until she stated their gross was $13.50/hour. I told her I'd get back to her about it. 2 days later, I told her I had to decline. She stated that they could possibly do gross $15/hour. I never responded because I'd be working for them 40 hours / week so I wouldn't be doing any side babysitting unless on weekends for extra $. Their home is in Rockville and I am driving or maybe I'll metro from eastern market depending upon what's cheaper for me. Yesterday, she emailed me and stated that she met with multiple candidates but she feel as though I am the 1 and asked for an in person interview. I agreed, but I still do not intend on taking the job at gross $15/hour for 30 hours a week (she reduced the hours per week to afford $15/hour) I would like to meet the family and to at least show that I can stick to my commitment, but gross $15/hour isn't enough and I don't think she can afford more. What's a rate to even ask for that's fair ?? I think I will have to just walk a way, so how do I politely do that, AGAIN ?


Wow, you're a piece of work. You mock her immediately ( why else would you put her degree in quotes?) and you say you wouldn't take the job, even at her higher and very fair offer. Decline the interview and let her move on to a candidate who doesn't look down on her.

How do to it politely? Easy. Thank you for the chance to interview, but I have decided to pursue other opportunities.


Not OP, but I took the quotes to mean that is what the MB said, and its an odd statement to make in order to convince someone your baby is easy. Nannies are mocked and looked down upon constantly, and sorry to bust your bubble but being in a position to afford a nanny does make you above mockery.

I have no bubble to burst. You are making some pretty big assumptions, among the that nannies are mocked and therefore you think if nannies are mocked anywhere, nannies should be able to mock everywhere.

OP didn't detail any bad treatment by the potential employer. In fact, she discussed the employer's willingness to raise the rate and tell her she was their first choice. Yet, nanny candidate still dismisses the job as beneath her.

Fifth grade is over. The OP mocked a potential employer. This makes her petty, small, and an undesirable candidate for employment.

Sure, nanny, you are free to mock. But it makes you ugly.