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Anonymous wrote:I’m with you, OP! You nannies always talk about how much you love your job, well if that’s the case then you should WANT to work for poverty wages. And if you have bills to pay then you should move back home with your parents or find a partner to support you. And if you insist on making a living wage then you should become a corporate lawyer.

Well said.

Oh please, I am a long-time MB poster and this is so obviously a troll post. Don’t feed the troll, nannies and parents!

Anonymous wrote:I’m with you, OP! You nannies always talk about how much you love your job, well if that’s the case then you should WANT to work for poverty wages. And if you have bills to pay then you should move back home with your parents or find a partner to support you. And if you insist on making a living wage then you should become a corporate lawyer.

Well said.

Anonymous wrote:Best way to get cut from our list. You come across as demanding, entitled and money hungry.

We give you the rate we are willing to pay you a rate of our choosing based on your experience, education and references. You can choose to either take it or leave it, but don’t walk into an interview telling me what I should fork over.

I’ve interviewed several nannies this week and half lost out on an amazing, great paying position based on their entitled attitudes.

Totally unprofessional.

I don’t think you are a parent at all. Your style of writing is just like the poster who keeps bumping up the old posts. I’m going ask Jeff to look into this.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m with you, OP! You nannies always talk about how much you love your job, well if that’s the case then you should WANT to work for poverty wages. And if you have bills to pay then you should move back home with your parents or find a partner to support you. And if you insist on making a living wage then you should become a corporate lawyer.

You sound just as dumb as the OP. Matter of fact, I’m pretty sure you are the OP.

It was a joke.

Anonymous wrote:OP, I totally disagree with your attitude and I am an MB. I always asked nannies to tell me what pay range and benefits they are looking for in a first interview, and decide based on the interviews whether she is or is not worth that money to me and my family’s needs. If she is not worth (or I can’t afford) that much, then we just end the interview process without wasting each other’s time. I would only be annoyed if i went through the whole process, gave an offer that was in range of what she asked, and then she started demanding substantially more for no reason.

Even from just a purely selfish perspective, the person who gives the first number in a negotiation tends to be in the weaker spot. Why wouldn’t you want the nanny to give her numbers first?

I'm a different MB, but there's really not going to be that much to negotiate, first of all. I'm not in a position to hire someone who starts at $25/hr. or higher, because I couldn't afford annual raises for more than a couple of years. So I'm already looking at eliminating the most experienced and qualified people.

I'm also no longer able to manage a total newbie, and I think anything under $15/hr is too low even for a first-time nanny. If someone said they charged $12/hr, I'd still pay them at least $15.

So, I know I'm looking for a nanny with some experience, but not a lot, with good references. I also don't care about a college degree. So, I will advertise my job at $18-$20/hr with a good benefit package, and see who applies.

If I had enough money to comfortably offer anything in the range of $15-$35/hr, I'd be open to your method. As it is, what a waste of everyone's time if we are wildly mismatched in terms of salary expectations.

Anonymous wrote:I’m with you, OP! You nannies always talk about how much you love your job, well if that’s the case then you should WANT to work for poverty wages. And if you have bills to pay then you should move back home with your parents or find a partner to support you. And if you insist on making a living wage then you should become a corporate lawyer.

You sound just as dumb as the OP. Matter of fact, I’m pretty sure you are the OP.

OP, I totally disagree with your attitude and I am an MB. I always asked nannies to tell me what pay range and benefits they are looking for in a first interview, and decide based on the interviews whether she is or is not worth that money to me and my family’s needs. If she is not worth (or I can’t afford) that much, then we just end the interview process without wasting each other’s time. I would only be annoyed if i went through the whole process, gave an offer that was in range of what she asked, and then she started demanding substantially more for no reason.

Even from just a purely selfish perspective, the person who gives the first number in a negotiation tends to be in the weaker spot. Why wouldn’t you want the nanny to give her numbers first?

I’m with you, OP! You nannies always talk about how much you love your job, well if that’s the case then you should WANT to work for poverty wages. And if you have bills to pay then you should move back home with your parents or find a partner to support you. And if you insist on making a living wage then you should become a corporate lawyer.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am sure before you apply for a job, you have a privilege to investigate the company that will employ you and figure out the range that employees in the company make. This isn't the case for nannies. No one really knows what families are paying out here so it's definitely puts nannies in a sticky place. My recommendation to younger people is to just not go into being a nanny if you are thinking about buying a home, having children, building your little retirement fund because the salary isn't consistent or reliable. It's an OK job if you are older though. Also OP might have passed on great candidates due to judging them as greedy. Who isn't thinking about salary while job hunting? Nanny is still a job after all OP.

I disagree (highlighted above). If you're experienced and/or educated you can make decent pay being a nanny. The key is to find a family who wants someone long term, ideally, someone with an infant and who wants to have more children. Working as a teacher in a daycare, not only is it harder and stressful (more children, more responsibility, in some cases not a lot of help etc) you really don't make that much money- which they should. I left daycare making $35k a year. I was at my location for 4.5 years and started at $23k. I now have been a nanny for 1.5 years and I make $54k a year. With the same benefits minus the matched 401k I received. So please don't tell young folks not to consider a nanny job if they want to do xyz. And why do you think being a nanny isn't consistent or reliable? Its a job.

+1 Totally agree...I worked for MCPS and the only good thing was the health benefits. I make triple what I made before without the stress of elementary age kids and constant days off with no pay. I actually love being a nanny and wish I had left the county sooner. I have a retirement but I’m also married to a government employee.

Yes, my MB is about to have another baby so I will be making more. I was so stressed (sick a lot) working at daycare, which I did for 8 years. And don't get me started on the lack of communication between admin and staff. I love being a nanny as well. I love being able to take the children all over the DMV and them getting that one-on-one time.

I got a $5/hr raise when they added their infant care to my responsibilities.

I’m asking for the same amount.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am sure before you apply for a job, you have a privilege to investigate the company that will employ you and figure out the range that employees in the company make. This isn't the case for nannies. No one really knows what families are paying out here so it's definitely puts nannies in a sticky place. My recommendation to younger people is to just not go into being a nanny if you are thinking about buying a home, having children, building your little retirement fund because the salary isn't consistent or reliable. It's an OK job if you are older though. Also OP might have passed on great candidates due to judging them as greedy. Who isn't thinking about salary while job hunting? Nanny is still a job after all OP.

I disagree (highlighted above). If you're experienced and/or educated you can make decent pay being a nanny. The key is to find a family who wants someone long term, ideally, someone with an infant and who wants to have more children. Working as a teacher in a daycare, not only is it harder and stressful (more children, more responsibility, in some cases not a lot of help etc) you really don't make that much money- which they should. I left daycare making $35k a year. I was at my location for 4.5 years and started at $23k. I now have been a nanny for 1.5 years and I make $54k a year. With the same benefits minus the matched 401k I received. So please don't tell young folks not to consider a nanny job if they want to do xyz. And why do you think being a nanny isn't consistent or reliable? Its a job.

+1 Totally agree...I worked for MCPS and the only good thing was the health benefits. I make triple what I made before without the stress of elementary age kids and constant days off with no pay. I actually love being a nanny and wish I had left the county sooner. I have a retirement but I’m also married to a government employee.

Yes, my MB is about to have another baby so I will be making more. I was so stressed (sick a lot) working at daycare, which I did for 8 years. And don't get me started on the lack of communication between admin and staff. I love being a nanny as well. I love being able to take the children all over the DMV and them getting that one-on-one time.

This +100...I love my babies so much I talk about them to everyone all the time. I miss them on the weekends and I don’t dread Mondays anymore. I truly love my job. I was ALWAYS sick working in public school (every other month had a cold). The admin was awful and really what pushed me into going back to being a nanny.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am sure before you apply for a job, you have a privilege to investigate the company that will employ you and figure out the range that employees in the company make. This isn't the case for nannies. No one really knows what families are paying out here so it's definitely puts nannies in a sticky place. My recommendation to younger people is to just not go into being a nanny if you are thinking about buying a home, having children, building your little retirement fund because the salary isn't consistent or reliable. It's an OK job if you are older though. Also OP might have passed on great candidates due to judging them as greedy. Who isn't thinking about salary while job hunting? Nanny is still a job after all OP.

I disagree (highlighted above). If you're experienced and/or educated you can make decent pay being a nanny. The key is to find a family who wants someone long term, ideally, someone with an infant and who wants to have more children. Working as a teacher in a daycare, not only is it harder and stressful (more children, more responsibility, in some cases not a lot of help etc) you really don't make that much money- which they should. I left daycare making $35k a year. I was at my location for 4.5 years and started at $23k. I now have been a nanny for 1.5 years and I make $54k a year. With the same benefits minus the matched 401k I received. So please don't tell young folks not to consider a nanny job if they want to do xyz. And why do you think being a nanny isn't consistent or reliable? Its a job.

+1 Totally agree...I worked for MCPS and the only good thing was the health benefits. I make triple what I made before without the stress of elementary age kids and constant days off with no pay. I actually love being a nanny and wish I had left the county sooner. I have a retirement but I’m also married to a government employee.

Yes, my MB is about to have another baby so I will be making more. I was so stressed (sick a lot) working at daycare, which I did for 8 years. And don't get me started on the lack of communication between admin and staff. I love being a nanny as well. I love being able to take the children all over the DMV and them getting that one-on-one time.

I got a $5/hr raise when they added their infant care to my responsibilities.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am sure before you apply for a job, you have a privilege to investigate the company that will employ you and figure out the range that employees in the company make. This isn't the case for nannies. No one really knows what families are paying out here so it's definitely puts nannies in a sticky place. My recommendation to younger people is to just not go into being a nanny if you are thinking about buying a home, having children, building your little retirement fund because the salary isn't consistent or reliable. It's an OK job if you are older though. Also OP might have passed on great candidates due to judging them as greedy. Who isn't thinking about salary while job hunting? Nanny is still a job after all OP.

I disagree (highlighted above). If you're experienced and/or educated you can make decent pay being a nanny. The key is to find a family who wants someone long term, ideally, someone with an infant and who wants to have more children. Working as a teacher in a daycare, not only is it harder and stressful (more children, more responsibility, in some cases not a lot of help etc) you really don't make that much money- which they should. I left daycare making $35k a year. I was at my location for 4.5 years and started at $23k. I now have been a nanny for 1.5 years and I make $54k a year. With the same benefits minus the matched 401k I received. So please don't tell young folks not to consider a nanny job if they want to do xyz. And why do you think being a nanny isn't consistent or reliable? Its a job.

+1 Totally agree...I worked for MCPS and the only good thing was the health benefits. I make triple what I made before without the stress of elementary age kids and constant days off with no pay. I actually love being a nanny and wish I had left the county sooner. I have a retirement but I’m also married to a government employee.

Yes, my MB is about to have another baby so I will be making more. I was so stressed (sick a lot) working at daycare, which I did for 8 years. And don't get me started on the lack of communication between admin and staff. I love being a nanny as well. I love being able to take the children all over the DMV and them getting that one-on-one time.

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone else doubt that OP is offering an amazing, well paying position?

+1 The offer was probably average at best and they probably missed out on some awesome nannies with excellent experience.

+2 If you have a dozen nannies asking for more, chances are, your compensation packet was complete bull. Its true people (parents and nannies) just come up with any number. If you can only afford to pay $400 wk for 2 children then maybe you shouldn't be asking the nanny to do housework. If you only have 3 years of experience and only certified in CPR and First Aid, then, you shouldn't be asking for $25 an hour- its just that simple. But don't get mad when candidates let you know their salary, when you didn't specify salary in your ad. Anyone is entitled and SHOULD negotiate, especially if they deserve to be compensated more. Op, you need to either lower your standards or cough up more money because it sounds like you are not offering an "amazing package" at all.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am sure before you apply for a job, you have a privilege to investigate the company that will employ you and figure out the range that employees in the company make. This isn't the case for nannies. No one really knows what families are paying out here so it's definitely puts nannies in a sticky place. My recommendation to younger people is to just not go into being a nanny if you are thinking about buying a home, having children, building your little retirement fund because the salary isn't consistent or reliable. It's an OK job if you are older though. Also OP might have passed on great candidates due to judging them as greedy. Who isn't thinking about salary while job hunting? Nanny is still a job after all OP.

I disagree (highlighted above). If you're experienced and/or educated you can make decent pay being a nanny. The key is to find a family who wants someone long term, ideally, someone with an infant and who wants to have more children. Working as a teacher in a daycare, not only is it harder and stressful (more children, more responsibility, in some cases not a lot of help etc) you really don't make that much money- which they should. I left daycare making $35k a year. I was at my location for 4.5 years and started at $23k. I now have been a nanny for 1.5 years and I make $54k a year. With the same benefits minus the matched 401k I received. So please don't tell young folks not to consider a nanny job if they want to do xyz. And why do you think being a nanny isn't consistent or reliable? Its a job.

+1 Totally agree...I worked for MCPS and the only good thing was the health benefits. I make triple what I made before without the stress of elementary age kids and constant days off with no pay. I actually love being a nanny and wish I had left the county sooner. I have a retirement but I’m also married to a government employee.

Anonymous wrote:I am sure before you apply for a job, you have a privilege to investigate the company that will employ you and figure out the range that employees in the company make. This isn't the case for nannies. No one really knows what families are paying out here so it's definitely puts nannies in a sticky place. My recommendation to younger people is to just not go into being a nanny if you are thinking about buying a home, having children, building your little retirement fund because the salary isn't consistent or reliable. It's an OK job if you are older though. Also OP might have passed on great candidates due to judging them as greedy. Who isn't thinking about salary while job hunting? Nanny is still a job after all OP.

I disagree (highlighted above). If you're experienced and/or educated you can make decent pay being a nanny. The key is to find a family who wants someone long term, ideally, someone with an infant and who wants to have more children. Working as a teacher in a daycare, not only is it harder and stressful (more children, more responsibility, in some cases not a lot of help etc) you really don't make that much money- which they should. I left daycare making $35k a year. I was at my location for 4.5 years and started at $23k. I now have been a nanny for 1.5 years and I make $54k a year. With the same benefits minus the matched 401k I received. So please don't tell young folks not to consider a nanny job if they want to do xyz. And why do you think being a nanny isn't consistent or reliable? Its a job.