Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Btw, I doubt that the successful business employers who get the top-notch nannies, would have much interest or time, to be here. They expect their well-paid nanny to serve as their prime parenting resource.
Hey, you get what you pay for, and they know that better than most other peo

They do, I bet. Occasionally these "best" nannies take a knife to their children. But what do I know? Maybe that IS the best, huh?

What are you talking about?

This - a wealthy family no doubt thought they were hiring "the best."
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/mass-stabbing-west-side-article-1.1192419

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or she may say yes to a better paying job offer from another mom at the park.

Anyone can say yes to a better paying job, even a well-paid nanny. At some point you must stop competing on wages.

You are grossly mistaken. The parents who want the best, and can afford it, will pay whatever it takes. Certain high-demand nannies have little competition, so they earn double or triple what most of you can afford. This is America, remember? Being one of the best, tends to pay quite well.

Whatever it is that you think you're best at, writing and punctuation isn't it. You tend to place your commas so randomly.

I probably talk funny to. And I'm bilingual. Let's see, what else can I think of? You might think I'm too thin. Oh well. Shoot me.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Btw, I doubt that the successful business employers who get the top-notch nannies, would have much interest or time, to be here. They expect their well-paid nanny to serve as their prime parenting resource.
Hey, you get what you pay for, and they know that better than most other peo

They do, I bet. Occasionally these "best" nannies take a knife to their children. But what do I know? Maybe that IS the best, huh?

What are you talking about?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or she may say yes to a better paying job offer from another mom at the park.

Anyone can say yes to a better paying job, even a well-paid nanny. At some point you must stop competing on wages.

You are grossly mistaken. The parents who want the best, and can afford it, will pay whatever it takes. Certain high-demand nannies have little competition, so they earn double or triple what most of you can afford. This is America, remember? Being one of the best, tends to pay quite well.

Except Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa, everyone and everything has competition. Whatever it is that you think you can do well, there's someone better out there.

As it should be! Why not? I don't know about you, but my learning is never done.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or she may say yes to a better paying job offer from another mom at the park.

Anyone can say yes to a better paying job, even a well-paid nanny. At some point you must stop competing on wages.

You are grossly mistaken. The parents who want the best, and can afford it, will pay whatever it takes. Certain high-demand nannies have little competition, so they earn double or triple what most of you can afford. This is America, remember? Being one of the best, tends to pay quite well.

Except Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa, everyone and everything has competition. Whatever it is that you think you can do well, there's someone better out there.

Anonymous wrote:Btw, I doubt that the successful business employers who get the top-notch nannies, would have much interest or time, to be here. They expect their well-paid nanny to serve as their prime parenting resource.
Hey, you get what you pay for, and they know that better than most other peo

They do, I bet. Occasionally these "best" nannies take a knife to their children. But what do I know? Maybe that IS the best, huh?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or she may say yes to a better paying job offer from another mom at the park.

Anyone can say yes to a better paying job, even a well-paid nanny. At some point you must stop competing on wages.

You are grossly mistaken. The parents who want the best, and can afford it, will pay whatever it takes. Certain high-demand nannies have little competition, so they earn double or triple what most of you can afford. This is America, remember? Being one of the best, tends to pay quite well.

Whatever it is that you think you're best at, writing and punctuation isn't it. You tend to place your commas so randomly.

Anonymous wrote:Btw, I doubt that the successful business employers who get the top-notch nannies, would have much interest or time, to be here. They expect their well-paid nanny to serve as their prime parenting resource.
Hey, you get what you pay for, and they know that better than most other peo

people.

Btw, I doubt that the successful business employers who get the top-notch nannies, would have much interest or time, to be here. They expect their well-paid nanny to serve as their prime parenting resource.
Hey, you get what you pay for, and they know that better than most other peo

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or she may say yes to a better paying job offer from another mom at the park.

Anyone can say yes to a better paying job, even a well-paid nanny. At some point you must stop competing on wages.

You are grossly mistaken. The parents who want the best, and can afford it, will pay whatever it takes. Certain high-demand nannies have little competition, so they earn double or triple what most of you can afford. This is America, remember? Being one of the best, tends to pay quite well.

Anonymous wrote:Or she may say yes to a better paying job offer from another mom at the park.

Anyone can say yes to a better paying job, even a well-paid nanny. At some point you must stop competing on wages.

Anonymous wrote:With your "high" rate, you should have your pick of amazing nannies. Lucky you.

It helps to know your competition if you want to retain a good nanny. There are few of them to be had.

Anonymous wrote:Or she may say yes to a better paying job offer from another mom at the park.

LOLOLOL..that's so funny. when I worked in Mclean, my employer had to tell someone on her street, that I was their nanny, because they were trying to recruit me, on my daily walk, AND at the playground.

Anonymous wrote:OP here, thank you - very good point about the nanny expecting large raises and bonuses if we start out on a high salary. I think we should factor it in and leave some room for manouvre, rather than start out paying her the top of what we can afford. Thanks all!

If you pay her $20, for two kids, that's fair. Also, please don't assume that every nanny is trying to cheat you. I've had parents who didn't want to pay my rate, and some who did so reluctantly. In both cases, they've always tried to hire me again, when I was working with other families. Check her references thoroughly, and base the pay on multiple factors including , level of experience/education, and her relationships with past employer's. That can reveal a lot.

Or she may say yes to a better paying job offer from another mom at the park.