Anonymous wrote:it is, for someone who made over $30 in last job and has my experience. $27 was good 4 yrs ago and I worked for $27 back then. Everything is like 20-40% up since then,

In the Nanny profession, sometimes you do not make more money just because your previous families paid you more in the past.

This is unfortunate but being a Nanny isn’t like other jobs ->> meaning you do not get the same opportunities to grow within your company’s infrastructure.

What a Nanny makes usually is based off of other factors such as the current market (supply + demand), etc.

This is a downside of working as a Nanny.
Even if a Nanny has over 15+ yrs of professional experience she may be forced to accept a position w/an entry-level starting salary if there are not many good jobs available.

I wish this wasn’t so.

Anonymous wrote:it is, for someone who made over $30 in last job and has my experience. $27 was good 4 yrs ago and I worked for $27 back then. Everything is like 20-40% up since then,

Exactly!! And these parents know they wouldn’t work for that especially with a degree and cost of living right now .

it is, for someone who made over $30 in last job and has my experience. $27 was good 4 yrs ago and I worked for $27 back then. Everything is like 20-40% up since then,

Anonymous wrote:I am having trouble finding new family but I am quoting $30 firmly, 15 yrs experience and a degree. not sure how much longer I can hold off though. People offer me $25-27 which is super ridiculous.

Not trying to be snarky PP but I wouldn’t necessarily say $25-27 p/h is “super” ridiculous.

It isn’t an exceptional rate - but it is still a good starting hourly rate for just ONE child, assuming no other household tasks are required (aside from picking up toys as well as washing any used dishes during shift.)

Anonymous wrote:I am having trouble finding new family but I am quoting $30 firmly, 15 yrs experience and a degree. not sure how much longer I can hold off though. People offer me $25-27 which is super ridiculous.

Try an agency. I can’t afford to work for less than $35hr and that’s pushing it

I am having trouble finding new family but I am quoting $30 firmly, 15 yrs experience and a degree. not sure how much longer I can hold off though. People offer me $25-27 which is super ridiculous.

Anonymous wrote:I mean finding a nanny not a baby

Not with ten years of experience. Maybe if they pay under the table

I mean finding a nanny not a baby

OP will not have a problem finding a baby for $25/h I wouldn’t accept lower than $30/h but there are tons of nannies who will happily take $25