Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, my expectations would not change. I would not necessarily to expect to be earning the same at a new job as I'd earned after 5 years at an old one, but I would be looking for something comparable.

In my area the options for that tend to be:

Working for a semi-high-profile family

Start at a slightly-moderately lower salary with formal review/raise negotiations scheduled ahead of time

Nanny share (for 2 kids these start at $25/hr where I am)

And where is this? cause I don't buy it.

Mercer Island, outside of Seattle.

Another Seattle nanny. This is true.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of you insecure people just can't tolerate nannies who are well-paid, no matter where they are.

thanks for the 2013 throwback! you must be having a fun weekend or a very very long petty grudge!

Anonymous wrote:....would you automatically drop your salary expectations, just because you are moving on to a new job? Assume all other factors are comparable.

Yes, happens all the time, in many professions.
You are paid based on the market and your role/job spec.
No two job specs are the same. No two payment schemes are the same. Ditto for commutes, firm culture, manager, etc. Sometimes supply of professionals is way up, so salaries are depressed, etc.
If you want more money (if this is what you mainly value), then you must negotiate hard and them prove your worth (lest get fired), OR work very hard and demand more pay.
What won't work is sulking around with an attitude problem, asking for more money every month from your boss. Pfft.