Anonymous
Post 09/04/2020 10:18     Subject: Re:Is This A Good Offer?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Thank you for this! Not a lot of people appreciate nannies with qualifications


That is true. I don’t. My nanny doesn’t have a college degree. I’m OK with that. A lot of people are OK with that, because they don’t want to spend $27/hr. for someone to watch one infant.




NP here. I wanted much more than someone to watch my infant. I have a college educated nanny who narrates, talks, reads and sings to my baby as well as loves him. I also wanted a nanny with good grammar and a rich vocabulary. The first three years are the most important in brain development and establishing connections.

I actually wish there were two different names for the teacher/nanny and the housekeeper/nanny.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2020 10:02     Subject: Is This A Good Offer?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The only problem is that it's less than full time.


OP here. We are worried about that and are considering pay for 40 hours/week or $25/hour.


That’s $47840 for 40 hours at $23/hour, $46800 for 36 hours at $25/hour. Try 40 hours at $25 or 36 hours at $27.50-28/hour.


OP here. That’s higher than we are willing to pay.


Why? The two choices you proposed are for $4.2-5.3k less. Bumping it up to $1k gross will get you better candidates.


Why should she pay more if she doesn’t have to?

Also, OP, I’d consider making F a half-day. If you pay for the hours, you might as well have the option of using them. You can also say on Thursday, “we don’t need you to come on Friday.” Honestly, I think $23/hr for 36 hours is fine. As a PP noted, there are people out there paying $20/hr for a share. I pay $20/hr for two kids. I asked my friends when I was looking for a nanny (in DC) - low-end was $17.50 for one child (full time plus health insurance), high-end was $30/hr. (No benefits and only 4 hours a day).
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2020 07:43     Subject: Is This A Good Offer?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The only problem is that it's less than full time.


OP here. We are worried about that and are considering pay for 40 hours/week or $25/hour.


That’s $47840 for 40 hours at $23/hour, $46800 for 36 hours at $25/hour. Try 40 hours at $25 or 36 hours at $27.50-28/hour.


OP here. That’s higher than we are willing to pay.


Why? The two choices you proposed are for $4.2-5.3k less. Bumping it up to $1k gross will get you better candidates.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2020 20:56     Subject: Re:Is This A Good Offer?
Anonymous wrote:Thank you for this! Not a lot of people appreciate nannies with qualifications


That is true. I don’t. My nanny doesn’t have a college degree. I’m OK with that. A lot of people are OK with that, because they don’t want to spend $27/hr. for someone to watch one infant.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2020 17:11     Subject: Re:Is This A Good Offer?
Thank you for this! Not a lot of people appreciate nannies with qualifications
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2020 17:05     Subject: Is This A Good Offer?
Anonymous wrote:OP, don’t rely on DCUM for guidance! Rates vary so much. $27 is way too much for one child without any extra responsibilities. So is $25.



No it isn’t too much. Not for a college graduate with nanny and teaching experience. If you don’t believe me - try to find a nanny with those qualifications under $25
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2020 15:47     Subject: Re:Is This A Good Offer?
Anonymous wrote:Decent. $23/hour for 45 hours works out to $56810 yearly. As long as you built in room for yearly raises and are clear on boundaries (including tardiness on both sides), you should be fine.


Five hours are OT.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2020 15:24     Subject: Is This A Good Offer?
Anonymous wrote:OP here. We don’t live in DC. Thanks guys. I think will see what what candidates we can’t get.


Where do you live? It matters.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2020 15:07     Subject: Is This A Good Offer?
OP here. We don’t live in DC. Thanks guys. I think will see what what candidates we can’t get.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2020 13:35     Subject: Is This A Good Offer?
Im an experienced (12 years) nanny with a background in ECE and I had an almost identical offer as far as benefits, but 40 hrs a week M-F at $24/hr for one child. I would consider guaranteeing 40 hrs or raise your hourly rate a dollar or two and I think you will find an excellent nanny.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2020 12:37     Subject: Is This A Good Offer?
OP, don’t rely on DCUM for guidance! Rates vary so much. $27 is way too much for one child without any extra responsibilities. So is $25.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2020 12:17     Subject: Is This A Good Offer?
Where were jobs like this when I was looking? I made $20/hr in a SHARE (plus guaranteed OT) and didn't have 4 weeks off.

OP. Post the job and see what candidates you're getting - that's the best advice anyone can give you.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2020 01:13     Subject: Is This A Good Offer?
Anonymous wrote:We are looking for a nanny for 4-month-old infant. We need someone M-TH, 8am - 5pm. We are offering $23/hour gross, 4 week paid vacation, guaranteed hours, all federal holidays paid, and 5 sick days a year. We are asking the nanny do light housekeeping - baby bottles, laundry, and cleaning up after baby and herself at the end of the day. We are looking for an experienced ( 5+ years) nanny that speaks English and is willing to work legally. No car required but it’s important nanny is active and willing to take baby on walks and to classes ( once the pandemic is over). Does this sound like a good offer?


Hi OP/Parents,

Are you actively looking? I would love to apply. What is your email address?
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2020 00:30     Subject: Is This A Good Offer?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The only problem is that it's less than full time.


OP here. We are worried about that and are considering pay for 40 hours/week or $25/hour.


That’s $47840 for 40 hours at $23/hour, $46800 for 36 hours at $25/hour. Try 40 hours at $25 or 36 hours at $27.50-28/hour.


OP here. That’s higher than we are willing to pay.
Anonymous
Post 09/02/2020 21:10     Subject: Is This A Good Offer?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The only problem is that it's less than full time.


OP here. We are worried about that and are considering pay for 40 hours/week or $25/hour.


That’s $47840 for 40 hours at $23/hour, $46800 for 36 hours at $25/hour. Try 40 hours at $25 or 36 hours at $27.50-28/hour.


LOL