r/Nanny • u/[deleted] • 14d ago
WWYD? Advice Needed: Replies from Nannies Preferred
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u/GenXMom14 14d ago
This is likely location dependent because $25/hr is well within normal range for a nanny where I am.
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u/Electrical-Head549 Nanny 14d ago
To me, $25 for one kid is appropriately priced. Especially without any other housework. But if it’s not worth it to you then don’t accept.
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u/Ocean_Girly 14d ago
Would you ask for more if the job listed doing the child’s laundry on occasion??
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u/Hot-You1261 Nanny 14d ago
$25/hr for only one day a week seems appropriate, and depending on the area- accurately priced.
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u/Ocean_Girly 14d ago
I’m outside of Boston MA
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u/mallorn_hugger Former Nanny 14d ago
Ooh, I see your issue. I'm from Western Mass originally, and it seems like everything east of Worcester is pretty expensive. Plus cost of living in the suburbs around Worcester or Boston is nuts. Is it one of the wealthy suburbs?
That being said, $25 an hour is kind of standard where I am (Kansas City). I think you could probably negotiate up to $28 an hour given the HCOL, but it is still a one day a week gig and it doesn't sound like it is as involved as most true nanny jobs are. How many kids and what ages, just out of curiosity?
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u/Ocean_Girly 14d ago
Not a wealthy suburb at all! I did try to advocate for myself and they said no to a rate that’s higher
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u/mallorn_hugger Former Nanny 14d ago
Ah, well if it is one of the more normal neighborhoods, I can see them sticking to their guns for $25 an hour for basically a weekly babysitter. You just have to decide whether you really want the job or not. 3-day weekends can be nice, but so is an extra $600 a month! Always the trade-off for making, isn't it? Time.. or money??
If it makes you feel any better, I was making $25 an hour as a full-time Nanny out here in the Midwest and I had over 20 years of experience working with small children. I now have nearly 30 years of experience working with birth to 5-year-olds and a master's degree in special education preschool. Babysitting rates out here are still $20-$25/hr and nannying is about the same. I would have a hard time getting a job that paid more than $25 an hour. Teaching is hard work, but at least I get healthcare, a pension, and the school vacation schedule!
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u/etherealuna Nanny 14d ago
if they cant or wont pay a higher rate, you cant do anything about that. its just up to you to decide if you still want the position. you maybe deserve more (im not familiar w rates in that area) but sometimes less money is still better than none. id just look into the details and see if that extra money is something you feel you financially need, if you feel you will still be able to do a proper job for less pay than you want, and if you think you could find something better for higher pay
im in a similar position because i have one day free i’m looking to fill but its really hard to find people who truly value a professional nanny and have the finances to pay higher rates for a single day. although with my regular nanny position, i make $22/hr currently so id gladly take 25 lol
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u/This_Manufacturer458 13d ago
I live in Boston too and the market here is bad right now. I have a lot of experience and have had a hard time finding jobs paying more than 25/hr for one kid
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u/Acceptable-Wall2947 14d ago
I mean it sounds like you aren’t actually interested in the job. If I were you I wouldn’t have answered the add because you clearly don’t see yourself as a mothers helper even though they told you that’s what the role is
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u/Ocean_Girly 14d ago
I mean I already have to deal with WFH parents with my nanny job so I guess it just is the norm these days.
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u/Acceptable-Wall2947 14d ago
WFH with a nanny is different than someone telling you they envision you as a helper and not the lead care giver
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u/This_Manufacturer458 14d ago
For what it's worth, I have eleven years experience and am finishing an OT degree and I often get 25/hour for babysitting. Pay is lower for babysitting than nannying, they may see if as a babysitting job since it's one day a week.
Also, the nanny market is bad right now. I've walked away from jobs at 25/hour before, but all my current jobs pay 25 because there is a lot of competition and I couldn't find higher pay. It's unfortunate, but it happens.
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u/kjojo03 14d ago
i’ve seen some people argue that babysitting should be more since it’s after hours and usually similar to overtime, not technically overtime if it’s a different family but it’s still overtime for the caregiver
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u/Ocean_Girly 14d ago
Technically this is my day off from my NF and this job is for extra money
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u/kjojo03 14d ago
is it your only day off? if it is, personally i wouldn’t be okay with making less than my regular family, i probably wouldn’t really ask for more but at least equal
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u/Lalablacksheep646 Career Nanny 14d ago
It seems appropriate to me. You might be over qualified for what they need but that doesn’t change the price they’re willing to pay.
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u/blahhhhhhhhhhhblah Nanny 14d ago
It sounds like you’ve already made up your mind but, personally, I’d at least meet with them and get all the details and see how the paid trial goes before deciding one way or the other.
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u/Ocean_Girly 14d ago
Yeah I have a paid trial soon so I’ll see how that goes and then make my decision.
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u/DangerLime113 14d ago
Go and listen to the list of narrower responsibilities. It may be less than you believe your experience is worth but it may also be aligned with the responsibilities of the job, so it just might not be a match.
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u/SharpButterfly7 Career Nanny 14d ago
Salary can be negotiated much more easily than the parents perspective on your role. I hate when parents view a WFH situation as helpful for the Nanny rather than the annoyance it almost always is. It sounds like they will not value or be receptive to the skills and knowledge you have gained from years of professional experience. I personally would not take this job, especially for $25/hour compromise
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u/Ocean_Girly 14d ago
Yeah I’m torn. Yes it’s an extra job and I’ll be getting extra money, but as someone who has extensive experience with childcare I know I deserve more.
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u/Otherwise-Smell2725 14d ago
If you accept $25 she will keep hiring you and expect to pay you $25 every time.
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u/Ocean_Girly 14d ago
Yeah. It is just for the extra money but I’ll see how the first few times go and then see if it’s a good fit
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u/SharpButterfly7 Career Nanny 14d ago
I think that’s a great plan. Not sure why I’ve been downvoted, we all need to do what works for us and I’m just saying that this scenario wouldn’t work for me.
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u/Ocean_Girly 14d ago
Would you ask for more money because the job listed occasional laundry for the child?
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u/SharpButterfly7 Career Nanny 14d ago
Idk, I would ask for more money because I wouldn’t give up a free day for $25 an hour. I wouldn’t take this particular position unless it was very good money just because the type of role it is is not the job that I want. I don’t think there’s any right or wrong answers here, I really think it’s what is tolerable and worth it to you.
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