Sometimes parents forget that having a nanny is a luxury. As a result, the internet gets flooded with job ads that try bargaining with people working in childcare. Not only that, but parents also often expect them to endure long and exhausting hours while simultaneously trying to achieve the long list of chores they’re assigned. 

Tired of being mistreated, professional nanny Sophia Pagliuca started sharing and exposing such offers on her TikTok account. They attracted many people’s attention, making her go viral. Scroll down to find the most absurd nanny job ads that might leave you in disbelief, and don’t forget to let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

While you're at it, make sure to check out a conversation with an award-winning nanny, lead educator at Global Nanny Training, and parenting author Michelle LaRowe.

Tired of being mistreated by parents, nanny Sophia started exposing their ridiculous offers online

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Adam S
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is basically the same as offering creatives “exposure” and expecting them to work for free

P Peitsch
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about GFY, like right now? But seriously ...

Mike F
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That took me a minute, but 👍👍👍

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John Dilligaf
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hummm. How about Community Service hours? That's the same as volunteer hours, right? Will you sign off on some of those? Asking for a friend

David
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Babysitting is not education. Experience, yes. But not education. Though, TBF, suckering in to volunteer babysitting for 25 hrs / week would be an education of sorts.

Angrykitten
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This can't be real. I struggle to believe people would be actively looking fur inexperienced care giver for their children

StumblingThroughLife
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These peeps want a stranger to look after their kids - like a SAHM, so yes, I can believe this. There is a magazine in the UK called 'The Lady', and it's chock-a-block full of jobs like this.

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Michael Largey
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Working for these people would definitely be an education.

Susan Schlee
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, I won't get a degree so it's not counting as an "education" in childcare!

Kitty Cat
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$10 an hour for 10 hours??? And "volunteer" hours are what, exactly? Good grief.

Glasofruix
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Round here 35 hours is a full work week. How do they expect that person to live? Transportation not included i suppose?

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    Sunshine
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just ridiculous!

    Deborah B
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Be our live-in maid, nanny, and cook - just pay us $600-900 per month for the privilage". It's not even "room and board" it's "slight reduction in rent for boarder willing to be an unpaid servant."

    Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So... pay the attorney and psychologist for the privilege of doing all the work for their kids. Greedy disgusting trash to even post that, they should be ashamed.

    LandAhoy (they/them)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The children are largely self-sufficient, but they need help to make sure the kids don't burn down the house?

    Nikole
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And why do they only reside there part-time? Some kind of custody agreement? So many questions!!

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    Alexia
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just.... mind-blowing. Are these people even real?

    Vinnie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that leaves four days a week to make money at another job. Unless you want two days of rest per week. In which case, the renter would have eight days a month to come up with the rent money.

    Angrykitten
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Servant is a paid position, they are looking for a slave

    Cat Chat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correction: They are looking for someone to pay them for being a slave. 🙄

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    Susan Schlee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently they're not as educated as they think they are if they think ANYONE is going to accept these conditions!

    P Peitsch
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, in fact house-slave willing to pay for you? Tell me where you are, because I wouldn't like to be more than 100 meters closer to some short of fckud up entitled and dellusional Karens. But giving the dollar sign as PAYMENT to growing up your brats, I'm safe in Europe.

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    THE COOL ZACH
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100 dollars a week? This is 2024, not the 1990’s. Also in mentions “full time” so you’ll be getting like 14 bucks for 8 hours a day. No thanks!😆

    Ronna Black
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was a nanny in the 1990’s. My lowest rate was1400 a month, not 400.

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a whole $400 a month to live on! I make 3x that on full disability, and I contribute nothing to society!

    Magpie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, you're funny, kind, and have offered support and encouragement in your comments. Those things are huge, and often overlooked, contributions to society!

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    P Peitsch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100 dollars is for like 3-4 hours from a professional and educated nanny ... just saying ...

    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going to assume 9 hours per day X 5. Parent works 8 and probably ends up being another 30 minutes each way in commute. That works out to $2.22 / hour. For comparison, in 1972 I was making $1/hr babysitting. And even then a pro probably made more. I was a tween making a few bucks around my neighborhood.

    Tom Nitsch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not only absurd, it's also illegal.

    AngelWingsYT
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I make more then that at my theater job xD

    Reset Game
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you can't afford to pay for a babysitter for your child then you should not have a child.

    Kiara Kat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh but wait.. did anyone notice the rest of that last sentence? You know, the end part that says: “we can drop off up to 15 min away from us”? That sounds like they want to drop their kid off at the nanny’s house instead of the nanny coming to them. So not only are they only offering a paltry $100 per week, they’re expecting the nanny to feed the kid too? I have no words.

    Valerie Woods
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All that professionalism and education for 5200.00 a year. Mmmmmm.

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    In an interview with People, 22-year-old professional nanny Sophia said that the reason she started sharing such informational videos was because she was receiving multiple messages a day from other nannies being blatantly taken advantage of.

    “I knew people would not only be able to relate to the texts but I was hopeful it would help others in the industry feel less alone when facing mistreatment!” she added. 

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    Guy-Incognito
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bachelors degree to watch your neglected children you had to carry on your name for $6 an hour but must prove to be working non stop and never sit down... right.

    theBestElliephant
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not just that, but you also have to pay for yourself when you take the kids to activities. Absolutely delusional.

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    Cat Chat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "we don't need someone to be paid to do nothing". Well, your not paying enough for the something you want and expect, either.

    Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Trying one last time" maybe try harder. This time with an intelligent, respectful and fair post. Just saying. Oh and a 0 after that 6 for what you're asking.

    LonelyLittleLeafSheep
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $6 / hrs for a bachelor's degree (presumably in childcare?)!! This person is completely bat-s**t crazy!

    Susan Schlee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't want them on their phone but offering free wifi and streaming services, SMDH.

    P Peitsch
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, even McDonalds paying better for the same amount of shít as seems your life is.

    Mike F
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the "children" are on the other side of the counter.

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    Vinny DaPooh
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For $6 an hour you'd be lucky to get a homeless crack addict to watch them

    Valerie Mace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So because last one sat on phone all day, now punishing new one?

    Orysha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If those were the same working conditions, I would have been on my phone all day too looking for another place

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    Cathy Homan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you most likely don't work more than 40 hours a week but expect your slave to work 53.

    Chez2202
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    PMSL. $6 per hour plus access to food, WiFi and streaming services. Except you can’t be on your phone so the WiFi and streaming services can’t be used. Oh, and you have to work 53 hours a week. Where do I NOT sign up?

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    Bobby Beans
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I reading this right? 7 hours/day, 7 days/week = 49 hours/week. At $115/week, that's $2.35/per hour for three very young kids plus laundry and "organization." Oh, and you need a college degree. That's not deluded, that's a full-on mental illness.

    Guy-Incognito
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Society calls it being rich. You don't get there by paying fair wages.

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    THE COOL ZACH
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I know why the other nanny left without a notice.

    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything else aside, in what universe is laundry and organizing NOT "housework"??

    StumblingThroughLife
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plus, housework is a housekeeper's job, not a Nanny's. They are thinking of Mother's Helps, who don't need qualifications (and even they don't expect to do the housework; just cater to the children's needs), or au pairs - who are often treated like s**t, btw.

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    Susan Schlee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gee, I wonder why the other person quit with no notice? Could it possibly be the horrible schedule and pay?!

    Eva
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ma'am, that hourly rate was teenage babysitting rates few decades ago. You want professionals with a degree, you better pay up.

    Fergus Corgi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, I did babysit a few decades ago (late 80s to early 90s) and I got paid a lot more than that. I had zero experience & wasn't even old enough to drive 😆 🤣 😂

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    Alexia
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Last nanny just quit with no notice" - hm, I wonder why...

    Ephemera Image
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure they are working for 2.35/hr themselves too. 🤣

    Orysha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope the last nanny has found someone reliable and honest. 115 a week for taking care of three toddlers every day is plain daylight frobbery.

    StumblingThroughLife
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy moly! They're like power body builders wringing out a cloth.

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    V
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take the monitor with you :O:O:O leave a 4 month old alone to walk the fringing dog?!?

    Cat Chat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah. Unless that "walk" is in the backyard, that ain't happening. Although, with the hours, low pay, and other requirements outside of nanny duties, nobody is is running to work for these people.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Culinary experience"? So they expect nanny to cook meals for THEM? Because a 4-month-old is still nursing/on formula, AFAIK....

    WindySwede
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nanny: "Your Caffè latte is ready"

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    Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Very demanding jobs" but dont respect the person with your kids to pay them appropriately? F**k off.

    P Peitsch
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why these kind of people even have kids? The person who would take this job for this ridiculous amount of money, is the last person you want to see around any kids.

    Susan Schlee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, they want someone who can stay awake for 72 hours??!

    Littlemiss
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And wipe their butt's, plus sevice the husband because they wife is exhausted from being a mother

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    Kiara Kat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Umm…hours are 00:00 to 23:59, 3 days a week? That’s 72 hours over 3 days, with no break. That’s not a nanny, that’s a PARENT! And for $400 per week? That’s a WHOPPING $5.55 per hour! Where do I sign up??? NOT ON YOUR LIFE!

    Chez2202
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok. So the hours listed are 72 but they are paying for 50-55 hours at less than $8 per hour and the lucky winner gets to clean their house, do their laundry, cook their meals AND abandon their 4 month old baby to walk their dogs? I wouldn’t be replying to this ad, I’d be sending it to CPS.

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    After her videos reached a wider audience, she reports having received some negative reactions and responses. “There are people upset I'm advocating for nannies to be paid a living wage because it means they can no longer get away with paying their nanny minimum wage—or even below. It genuinely baffles me why anyone would want to pay the person caring for their child $2/hr!”

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    Guy-Incognito
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Expectations are high, and as such you will be compensated highly".... up to $10 hr...wtf?

    Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds about right from.someone who would post that. Bet they would love it if their boss told thme $10 per hour is high pay

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    Veronica Jean
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So we only pay for part time, but you need to be available 50 hours per week. The math ain't mathing.

    Board Pan, duh.
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, no pay for being "on call" (available) how does that work???

    Shelli Aderman
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the books needs at least minimum wage, health insurance, unemployment and the like!

    Cthulhu Kitty
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What delusional platform are these posts on?

    Serena Myers
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, for those in the UK, £7.69 an hour.

    ॐBoyGanesh
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait…isn’t minimum wage in the USA above $10/hr? How could it be “on the books” if it’s below minimum wage???

    Kalikima
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Federal minimum wage is $7.25 IIRC

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    P Peitsch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess, even in the USA, McDonalds paying much or the roughly the same per hour, without any responsability for an infant's life.

    Kalikima
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my city in Arizona, they're paying $15/hr

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    Kare Deter
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It really works out to $5 an hour because although you're being paid for 25 hours you are expected to be on call/available 50 hours a week.

    MondoLogo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "We will not tolerate any of the above"...which includes "not complaining", so if they will not tolerate not complaining that means they expect you to complain? And you know that kind of incoherent expression is the tip of the iceberg working with these socio-economic-paths.

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    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    7 hrs / day X (presumably) 5 days a week = 35 hr. So $300 would be 8.57 / hr. I wonder what she IS willing to pay. Presumably even more comical.

    Susan Schlee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But she's a single mom! (Insert fake tears here.) And I'm not degrading anyone being a single mom, just this idiot.

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    Susan Schlee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he's only half potty trained at FOUR, no I will not love him.

    P Peitsch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At for 4 years not potty-trained? WTF you are? A part-time mom? Ever heard of condoms?

    Magpie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There can be legitimate reasons that he doesn't poop in the toilet yet. He may have some special needs, may have an issue where his body doesn't tell him he has to poop, or he's regularly constipated and associates the toilet with the pain of trying to poop. On the other hand, maybe mom just doesn't have the time to work with him regarding pooping in the toilet because she's too busy trying to con babysitters.

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    kath morgan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can’t get over these people who use their financial situation as an excuse, then try to out someone in a worse one. You can’t live on this rate, why would you think I can??

    Magpie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If she's truly not earning enough money to survive (and pay someone appropriately for watching her son), she should apply for daycare assistance, if she's in the US. She should also get her custody/child support order modified so that her son's father pays half of the childcare cost, which obviously will only happen if he works. Regardless, no one else should take a financial hit for a stranger.

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    Marilyn Holt
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is "single mom" so often used to mean "pity me".

    Lisa Boyce
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only half potty trained at four? Not a hope!

    THE COOL ZACH
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. I don't even know what to say.

    Becca not Becky
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one just really highlights the need for better childcare resources.

    Kiara Kat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where I live, the school board won’t accept kids for Junior Kindergarten (which starts at age 4) unless they’re fully toilet trained, period.

    Hodge Elmwood
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All that plus a kid who won't poop in the toilet. At four years old. No thanks.

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    Heather Menard
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In other words we want an illegal alien to come be our servant

    Cat Chat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. They aren't reporting it to the IRS, so are pretty much demanding whoever they hire to do the same. That's not an issue for your random teenage babysitter. But for anyone working full time, it is.

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    John Dilligaf
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    pretty damn bold to put your illegal pay plan right out there for everyone to see it

    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I worked for the IRS, we loved ads like these. Soliciting to commit tax fraud and they have it put in the newspaper!

    Susan Schlee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The government's poverty line is 2x what their yearly pay would be!

    Magpie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember when Walmart told its employees to apply for food stamps and public assistance because it didn't want to pay liveable wages? I can see these parents handing their new nanny a social services application on Day One.

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    Shelli Aderman
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And where would this independently wealthy person live? 🤣

    P Peitsch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't have a baby, when you live in a country with no to zero child socialsafety net, and you can't afford to pay profis. The Bible was lying to you: You don't have to propcreate!

    Brooklyn States
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least 40 hours a week and they're paying $150? S**t that's less than a day's pay for people

    Veronica Dixon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My word, pay is not even $5/hr....and that's at only 40 a week, not including the "occasional" OT the parents might work daily. Like, seriously, would like to know if THEY would take this job if offered.

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    Despite having to deal with ridiculous offers and requests from parents, she continues to enjoy her nanny career, mainly because she’s able to form such a precious bond with kids. “The industry is so special because as a nanny you are allowed the privilege of stepping into other people's lives and going alongside parents to help them raise their children,” she said to People.

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    Guy-Incognito
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take the job and quit om the first day. Only gotta pay return then.

    Vinny DaPooh
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even better if you're trying to fly to that destination

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know. Most people prefer to eat regularly. Unless they're nannies, of course.

    Cat Chat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry folks. But when you require someone travel away from home, meals should be included in the travel expenses.

    Susan Schlee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should be paying and providing EVERYTHING, including basic necessities like bathroom linens and food. Gee, I wonder why that one girl had an overweight bag when she had to bring her own towels and washcloths?!

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    notlikeyou1971
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So basically a free vacation where you get stuck with the kids? Most ppl force this on younger relatives. You read it on here all the time.

    Magpie
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This MIGHT be something I'd do depending on the hours required. If it was either a couple of full-time days per week or a couple (~3) hours per day, then I'd take an essentially paid 3-week vacation. This would be good if I had a permanent job with paid vacation time that I could claim during this 3-week period. But realistically these people will work this nanny like a dog and they won't have time to even look out the windows, much less sightsee. Also, how is June 2 - July 2 only 3 weeks?

    Becca not Becky
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed, this one is a little more reasonable. I would have a few more questions though

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    Lena Flising
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The nanny will be WORKING, it's not a vacation for her. She deserves being paid for, ya know, WORKING. Not even being provided with room and board, makes it SHE paying you for caring for your kids. Ridiculous!

    Kelly Lenhert
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds like a human trafficking plot. 😧

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    1 year ago

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    P Peitsch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    300 dollars pro day, you mean, right? Right???

    Puppy Dancing!
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why a decent federal minimum wage is so important

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    Parmeisan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been going from the bottom-up so it's probably going to get worse from here but FIVE DOLLARS an hour?

    April Morris
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $5 an hour is obscene. For that, you get kids in front of the TV and microwaved TV dinners while the "sitter" - that's no nanny position - rage-scrolls through their phone/laptop non-stop.

    Magpie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But it's under the table and, if you're super lucky, we'll take you on a free vacation when we go camping in Vermont for a long weekend. You'll just need to bring your own tent, sleeping bag, food, bear spray, fire wood. We'll provide transportation and snacks for the road trip, but you'll chip in on gas and tolls. Great opportunity for anyone, but only if you have a PhD, at least 26 years of childcare experience, culinary training at the CIA, Wiggles-level experience entertaining children, and no one that you'd text while in our phenomenal indentured servitude offer. /s

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    Lena Flising
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where I live, 40 hours a week is full time, anything more is over-time.

    notlikeyou1971
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Under minimum wage? Who is going to go for that

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    P Peitsch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what's 1099 is, but being a slave for daily 82 dollars paying your insurances and every other "grown-up" stuff, is sure not a good idea. Not even with the "generous" offer of having yearly 4 days off paid ....

    Tropical Tarot
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1099 is an independent contractor. Which means no benefits and you have to pay your taxes yourself

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    Marilyn Holt
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, why do these people even have children? It's very sad.

    StumblingThroughLife
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow - to all of it! A UK Nanny: 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave per year.

    lauren hughes
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "welcome to eat here, but not daily".... You're working 6/7 days a week though, so guess you gotta starve on alternate days

    LB
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is no one commenting on them being out of town every other month? Or does that mean 'for a one night every other month'?

    Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Parents have plenty of money clearly, bet they wouldn't work those days for that pay.

    Lisa Boyce
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1099 I think is self-employed status. You have to pay all federal and state taxes yourself from that 30k salary.

    Maim
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is NUTS. Basically there all day every day, but can't use the appliances??? LOL like WHAT

    Veronica Dixon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1099 says you're an independent worker. You would be responsible for paying income tax on earnings, no social security or Medicare taxes taken out, which won'tbe reported to SSA for retirement or disabilityif needed. You would have to report income as business and that has its own issues, because you now have to paid for health taxes on your income as well. So your 30k is about 20k+ As a tax preparer, keep track of all expenses YOU pay out to decrease tax liabilities and keep more of your money OR...just say no.

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    She continued, “It comes with massive responsibility but also is such an incredible honor to be valued and trusted with the most important thing in the life of a parent. Being able to assist in the growth, development and nurturing of children is an unparalleled opportunity and I'm so thankful for all the families who have given me that privilege over the years!”

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    Heather Menard
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dad doesn't work. Umm wtf do you need a nanny for

    Susan Schlee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably for the dad as well, considering he didn't "man up" and watch HIS OWN children!

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    Farnzy
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ones who say they don't pay when the kids asleep really kill me. "OH..so I can leave when the kids sleeping?". "No". "OK so you pay me for the time I have to be in a particular place regardless if they're awake or not. If I have to be at my job then I'm getting paid" And that's not even the worst thing about all of these!

    Tim O'Brien
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like telling a security guard that they only get paid if someone breaks into the building.

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    Kalikima
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's with these people not paying while their kids are sleeping? If I'm sitting in your house, being there for your kid, I'm getting paid.

    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL at these people who think you are not working if the child is sleeping.

    Sand Ers
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one specifically says you should be doing the chores while the baby sleeps, but somehow doesn’t count “baby sleeping hours” in their bs “hourly” rate.

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    Karen Philpott
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dad needs to step up and be the Father of his child. Not a layabout. Why are you not being paid to do those chores while babies asleep?

    Lisa Boyce
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A 3 month old that sleeps 6 hours? I'd want to know what their putting in the bottle besides formula, that is not normal!

    Michelle Randazzo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about dad actually taking care of the baby? Since mom works at home!! Grow up morons!!! Love you don't pay when baby is sleeping.

    somnomania (she/her, queer)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i like how they specify the baby sleeping for 6 hours, TWICE, as if that helps justify the reduced pay

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    Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Charter school... yep says it all right there. Same trash who votes for people who gut schools and keep child care unaffordable Im sure.

    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So roughly 60 hour weeks or about $4 / hour. IRS mileage rate is 67 cents / mile. Assuming the school is 5 miles away that's 20 miles / day. Stipend doesn't even cover vehicle costs / wear and tear.

    Marilyn Holt
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do the kiddies even know their parents?

    StumblingThroughLife
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, housework like that isn't a Nannies' job. After 3 years (UK, not sure in the USA?) to get their qualifications, they def won't be doing that s**t, even with a proper hourly rate. I am hoping that the parents in this thread never got peeps for the jobs, but sadly, that prob isn't the case.

    Shelli Aderman
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because everyone would just love to work for $4.50 per hour! 😵‍💫

    Lena Flising
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, instead of being with the kid, she should do laundry, sweeping, dusting, etc.

    notlikeyou1971
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ppl can get better jobs than this offer for more pay. Also just because you're related to someone doesn't mean you're obligated to be a built-in babysitter. Other ppl have their own lives too. I can't stand these entitled relatives who get angry when they hear the word NO. Then turn the flying monkeys/ other relatives loose on the person. They then pull the " but family " guilt trip cards and expect the person to change their mind and drop everything. It's utter nerve! One tried to just make a person cancel their flight. Another just dumped the kids and ran away. One left the kids despite the person not being there and lost custody because the person would come home. NO is a full sentence.

    Kayla O'Donnell
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only undocumented immigrants would do this job (which is still human trafficking). But wait, Trump exported them all so there’s no one left to do this slave labor. 🤷‍♀️

    Melanie Reed
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We can afford private school and Starbucks for our kids, but only if we pay YOU starvation wages.

    AB
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm shocked that so many of these people have "previous nannies". Like who was signing up for this in the first place??

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    Rae H
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, $40 a day to work a split shift with rotating weeks and buy your own car seats?

    Susan Schlee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess you could use the car seats for your cats or dogs too, lol!!

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    Lady Miss Pie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is both insulting AND convoluted

    P Peitsch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What kind of business is doing Prisma? Because I'm willing to boycott them just because of this post. /half-sarcasm.

    Anya Beboop
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine thinking someone should be paid less during the hours they watch over your defenseless, sleeping child.

    Susan Schlee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently Prisma doesn't care about proper grammer and proofreading.

    rullyman
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lack of 24hr clock makes this post extra annoying.

    Veronica Dixon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Asking for a bit much. Honestly, when was this great job opportunity posted, cuz $10, then $5, sounds like a steal...ugh

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    Based on more than 25-year-experience she tells us that some of the worst job offers she has seen include asking nannies to take on inappropriate tasks like cleaning patio furniture, diapering the family dog, offering a place to stay for childcare, and requiring availability 24/7. “What the worst job offers share in common are unrealistic expectations regarding fair and legal pay, nanny duties and responsibilities, and professional boundaries,” she explained.

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    Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woman is off on her morals. And that poor girl doesn't know her worth

    Nophreetime
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That poor girl might have 'quit unexpectedly'

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    William Glaser
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    1 year ago

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    Federal agent 725 an hour still. There are many state that still consider the federal minimum wage. $10 an hour is dual quite a lot of money. I clearly do not understand how people expect to get paid $20 an hour for something. When the general labor cruel paid between 9:00 and 11:50 an hour for most areas where the state minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Clearly watching some kid and doing a little bit of lighthouse keeping if not a skilled affair and a freshman in college can surely do that for some quick cash one for twice a week.

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    Diane McDevitt
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was a college student baby sitting to pay for books in 1976 and got paid $10/hr for that kind of work and received extra for OT and a tip for 'date night' sits.

    Marmie Kyat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I pay $20/hr. to our regular sitters who do help here and there with housework, but it is kept minimal or I schedule Help time outside of babysitting hours. $19/hr. to the one 19 y.o. w/ less experience and I wish I could afford to pay them all more. And of course they have full access to anything in the house, car seat provided, and bonuses whenever I can manage it.

    Stephanie Loyd
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A date night babysitter does all of that? We used to play boardgames with the children, color, fix & clean up an easy dinner and watch a show before putting them to bed.

    Lena Flising
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You think so little of your kids, that they are only worth 10 dollars per hour?

    Melanie Reed
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go take advantage of your college freshman and leave the grown ups with grown up rates alone.

    Pittsburgh rare
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, l really hope the reply is scathing

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    30ninjazinmybag
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do they think people can do all that and pay them for rent on top of that it's bizzarre

    Susan Schlee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never seen before in these postings for nannies the unmitigated GALL these people have who think the nannie is going to PAY THEM for work!

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    Curry on...
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When is the person supposed to earn a living?

    CowDoggo️
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, this person required to help with housekeeping and childcare AND pay rent?!!

    Paula Wynn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I pay $1300/month for a 3 bedroom HOUSE!!!

    John Dilligaf
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I think this one's not quite as bad as the others. Look at it this way-----You're renting a 1000 sq ft MIL unit for $1300 a month, which includes utilities. They're also asking for up to 10 hrs a week of childcare, payment for which will be deducted from the rent. The big question here is - how much per hr? They don't address that at all.

    EmAdoresHerKats🇮🇪🇩🇿🇵🇸
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come rent our shed for a seemingly good price and we will dump our kids on you when we want to. Say anything and we will evict you. Great deal!

    John Dilligaf
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    stand -up shower, sink and toilet. A full bath adds a tub.. A 1/2 bath is just a toilet and sink.

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    S J
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one lacks too much context, as where I live getting a place as described for $1300/month would be a STEAL. For only 10 hours a week I'd do it here for just that rent without pay on top (which they give for the 10 hours). So...how good or bad a deal this is really depends a lot on what they pay for those 10 hours a week and where this is.

    whiterabbit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly what I was thinking. 1000 sq foot rental with a washer/dryer would be easily 2k a month for a basic rental, over 3k if it was a nicer place where I live. If they knock off an adequate amount for 10 hrs per week of work that's not a bad deal.

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    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For $3/hr you could probably just open a Koolaid stand in your front yard and avoid the commute

    Susan Schlee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So 50 hours a week for $150, or $3.00/hr, compensation. I think I'd rather starve, because I would be anyway on that crappy pay!

    Cee Mor
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    10x5=50 so 150/50=$3.00 per hour. What are these people thinking, they don't make enough to have a nanny!!!

    Lisa Peterson
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, but they call it babysitting, whole other ballgame 🙄

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    notlikeyou1971
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $3/hr? Are you serious? A kid at a fast food place makes more than that.lol

    Lena Flising
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are your children of that little worth you to? Why not hire a 8-year-old?

    When asked why so many parents mistreat professional nannies in such a way, Michelle mentioned two main reasons. “One, because they've found someone to do the job before at the wage rate they've offered, and two, because they are simply ignorant of the responsibilities of being a fair, legal, and compliant household employer. 

    First-time nanny employers often have no understanding of what they are getting into when considering nanny care. Not only are they unaware of the legalities and compliance responsibilities for household employers, but they are also unaware of the scope of nanny practice and realistic expectations surrounding in-home childcare.”

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    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kid: "WHY AM I IN TIME OUT?!" Proactive Nanny: "I was pretty sure you were going to do something mean to your brother." I also like the part about she's supposed to clean the house during the 6 month old's practices.

    Winnie the Moo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While I am reading many of these I kept thinking to myself, WHY do these people have children? They are GONE 6-7 days out of the week?! Is that normal in the States? Just asking, no judgment!

    Pittsburgh rare
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "We unschool". Indeed you do

    Kalikima
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sorry, but when do these people see their own kids?! If the nanny is always there taking care of the kids, when are the parents parenting? And what the fùck is unschool?

    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Unschool" is the new term for "we don't like that public schools teach facts like evolution and that slavery existed and that the Holocaust was real, so we pretend to homeschool them when in fact we don't do any actual teaching!" I've seen some deluded nutbags who say they are "unschooling" their kids and say "I let them choose what they want to learn!" - one woman had a 7-year-old who COULDN'T EVEN WRITE. He wasn't a special-needs or neurodivergent child, he was completely normal - but Mom decided that kiddo didn't need to learn how to write or spell unless he WANTED to.

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    StumblingThroughLife
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they can't afford properly paid childcare (and a separate housekeeper) why have kids? That's a LOT of kids to care for, and then be expected to clean the house (for all of them) for s**t money (possible max approx $8.50 ph?), and also, will the nanny be expected to use their own car/gas? So much laziness & entitlement.

    Karen Philpott
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, what? You have extracurricular activities but unschool? Good luck finding a slave.

    P Peitsch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about 2500/week, if you want more than a high-schooler?

    Chez2202
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    63 hours per week for $200-300? Are these people on d***s?

    Tim O'Brien
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We want a nanny AND a housekeeper but we don't want to pay a fair wage for even one of them.

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    Rae H
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder why they’ve already lost 3 nannies

    Anya Beboop
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe pay less for streaming and pay that money to the nanny.

    AB
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I reeeealllyy want to see the messages

    Giraffy Window
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Use those for free as in... You get a password to take home? Yeah, I doubt it too.

    Ru Bee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did they GET 3 NANNIES? 😳🙄😳

    notlikeyou1971
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They thought the streaming would entice someone? C**p you can get those same services for yourself. You don't need all of them anyway. Cut off more of them and pay the nanny more. Your kids should be more important.

    Maim
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like, I get that times are tough and people need to work. Some people cannot afford not to, and need help with childcare. If you don't have a job, you can't provide for your kids. It's a no-win situation.

    Monica G
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess that is not the daily payment... Nice touch with Netflix 😂 I wonder how many kids she has so you can just sit and watch TV.

    Laura A Ivett
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    4 days a week, 12 hours a day for $150? lmao, clown. You are about to lose your job for real.

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    Mystery Kitteh
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least no cleaning and cooking

    Mike F
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No cleaning and cooking until week 2.

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    Susan Schlee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $50 dollars was around the daily rate I charged to babysit two DOGS!!

    Jeff
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Multiple hours of free time because the kids are at school. Well I'm sure that the 3-year-old is not in school and if he is in daycare and I love to leave the house during the school hours. Is that this rate I'll need another job

    Anne Cross
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this one depends on the details. If its really just be there and watch when the kids are there for a few hours 50$ isn't bad, provided we are talking less 3 hrs of actual child watching

    Anne Cross
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and no additional chores. but they should offer mlre

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    Karen Philpott
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So does Mom work? If not can't she do some of the work?

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    Something she proposes that could help the situation is finally moving nanny care from an occupation to a profession. “This starts with continued professional development,” Michelle says. “Nannies should align with others through membership in organizations like the International Nanny Association and the US Nanny Association. They should enroll in high-quality and accredited training, like those offered through our organization at GlobalNannyTraining.com.”

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    Rae H
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no! That’s terrible. I’m sure the babysitter would rather stay home than have the “experience” of going to the family’s choice of destination and having to watch the kids for free. If they’re being this cheap, it’s likely the babysitter would get stuck sharing a hotel room with the kids too.

    Pittsburgh rare
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sooo.... you are on vacation but need a nanny? Did you have children for the photos?

    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do "other mamas" do? They realize that, once you have children, you can't just scarper off on vacations as if you have zero responsibilities to the helpless lives depending on you for their entire lives/care. So - you either still go on vacation and take care of your own kids while on vacation (so no barhopping/getting drunk), or you do take a child-minder with you and, you know, PAY THEM appropriately. Or - here's a shocking thought - you don't go on selfish vacations if you can't/won't pay your child-minder appropriately.

    Michael Wlodarczyk
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, she is that f*****g lazy and entitled that she can't even be bothered to take care of her own kids on vacation.

    ILoveMySon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have lived in resort areas all of my adult life and witness lazy, entitled parents ALL OF THE TIME, especially around water.😥 If you hear, "Just because you're on vacation doesn't allow a vacation from parenting", it's me.

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    Anne Cross
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sometimes you want a date night, this lady at least is thinking about what would be a good deal. She's far better then most on here. Especially if she listens to advice and.pays the babysitter for watching hours and cover all expenses. That's.. not a bad deal depending how much

    BoredWolfe
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's not talking about a date night, she's asking if you need to pay someone to follow you your vacation destination where, instead of at least being able to go home at night, they have to stay there 24-7. She's asking if it's enough to pay that person's travel and accommodation, and if the fact that it's a vacation destination is sufficient compensation for being stuck in a strange place away from home, alone.

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    Lena Flising
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you choose to go on a vacation, and want the nanny to go with you, YOU have to pay for the expenses, on top of her usual salary. If working hours increase, or difficulty "level" increases (like being beside a pool or on the beach), pay must increase accordingly. THAT is how you do it respectfully.

    P Peitsch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking after their kiddos, because first of all, they wanted to have them. Not a random babysitter, who is still in high-school.

    Ruth Watry
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    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Traveled with a family to Hawaii. I worked 10-12 hours every other day and then had time to myself (they even let me use their rental car on a day off). They provided all of my meals, even inviting me to things like a luau and moonlight dinner cruise. They were great people (I was in grad school at the time and it was a summer trip). Under these conditions, I was OK not being paid (8 day trip and I worked around 40 hours (at the pool, etc.), and kids were 4 & 6). This was 1996.

    Nick Curtis
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes cause I am sure that their rent and bills can be paid by the experience of going on a working vacation

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought to myself "$50 a day is more reasonable than these OTHER posts" until I read that the nanny/babysitter would be expected to work OVER twelve hours. (So - approx. $4/hr)

    Laura Meghan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s not that bad in your own house. These ones that are like just once or twice cause they’re stuck I think are more reasonable…other than the weirdness of being ok with your kids sleeping at a strangers house for 2 nights.

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    Martinna Jaap
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the son's name was 'thur'.... lol

    Kalikima
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    12 hours a day for $50? That's ridiculous.

    sheshark
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thur is certainly an unusual name

    Nonna_SoF
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They were going for Thor, but can't spell.

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    Lena Flising
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pick-up and drop-off? Is the nanny supposed to take the kid to her own home? That's not baby-sitting, that's more like day-care. Then you ought to pay for her to supply toys and other equipment, and for wear and tear in her home, at least another $50 per day.

    Veronica Dixon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, 6 of those hours, kid should be asleep, so not that bad. Pay would still be really low though per hour.

    Annie 1973
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The child ought to be asleep at that time of night! Put him to bed at 8pm to be woken up at midnight to be driven home and then expected to sleep straight away in his own bed...

    notlikeyou1971
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does she expect to find someone at that pay? Is she out of her skull?

    P Peitsch
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Call your mom, aunty, the nice neighbour lady ....

    Cat Chat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister has my mom watch her 2 kids close to this same schedule. She pays my mom a whooping $30 a month.

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    Cee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know it’s bad when this looks reasonable in comparison to the others

    Brent Echols
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So only summer. And even teens want $10-20/hr babysitting now.

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    Ruth Watry
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did something like this for $1.50 and hour, but it was in the 1980 and I was 14.

    She additionally mentions that being more educated on the business side of things can also benefit them greatly. This includes understanding their tax responsibilities, the importance of having a work agreement and creating and maintaining professional boundaries. “Utilize resources created specifically for nannies, like Nanny Magazine and reputable nanny referral agencies, and only accept positions that offer fair and legal pay and have realistic nanny duties and responsibilities,” she advises.

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    Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reply should just be laughing emojis and a link to math for kindergarteners.

    Ronna Black
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s quite a bait and switch. Advertise for 30/hr, (900/wk for 30 hrs) then offer the low ball 200/wk. smh

    LittleBean
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Only use you..." yeah, "use" is right!

    Brent Echols
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So they meant $3/ hour, not $30.

    KaiPonpon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, they literally wrote that they would use them... So I think that says enough

    Kalikima
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    I don't get what's bad? $275 a week seems like pretty good pay? Or am I missing something?

    Dreaming Spirit
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They require work 6 days a week, over 60 working hours. That's less than $4.5 per hour. I count the availability hours as work too, since she cannot use them for anything else.

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    Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is it advertised at "under $200 a week" like they're trying to rent out the kid....

    Matzaaahs
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They advertised looking for someone to do childcare who charges less than $200/week, and also 20 minutes from their house.

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    Pittsburgh rare
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Under $200 a week could be $150. Or $76. Or $1.5

    Jeff
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All these people on these posts need to ask themselves. What I do this kind of work for this little bit of money? I guarantee the answer would be no

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    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it is truly a FEW hours then this might be one of the better paid gigs in this thread on an hourly basis.

    StumblingThroughLife
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always get a bad vibe when peeps say "for a few hours". My daughter says this and then ALWAYS goes way above it (often for a whole day). I get annoyed when she does it - and she's family, lol. These peeps should always show the exact amount of hours they're willing to pay for, from the beginning. Edit:, I don't charge my kids, btw, lol. Just realised that it sounds like that, when I got a notification & reread, oops.

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    ILoveMySon
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "In your home" makes my heart hurt for the children. So off to a strange environment you go. Ugh.

    P Peitsch
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    1 year ago

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    So, a 2,5 years old toddler and a 6 months baby is now offered for every perv in the area, and they will be delivered, and even paid for it! Wow! Just WOW!

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    Kalikima
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depending on the hours, it might not be too bad. Babysitting is usually a short term gig, like for a date night. If it's only two nights a week for a couple hours, that's not bad. Or maybe I'm being a naive optimist..

    Sand Ers
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You’re being a naive optimist. If they’re quoting the pay per week, they’re expecting a weeks work.

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    Danish Susanne
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a caring parent, to promise to provide all that is needed for the childs´s care. I mean who else should do that?

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    Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its sad that $6.60 an hour is on the higher end for what some of these trash expect. And they all still vote for the people that keep child care out of reach.

    Jeff
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll be willing to ask themselves what I do this kind of work for this kind of hay and I guarantee their answers would be no

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    Kalikima
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one doesn't sound so bad, actually.. then again, I barely make $1200 a month at my job.

    MoMcB
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you do, and how many hours?

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    Nick Curtis
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $1k a month is barely enough to rent a not-so-nice apartment. that's not even including other things like food and gas. or the taxes that will be taken out. but sadly better than a lot of the other people on here

    Laura A Ivett
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2 kids full time, that better be a grand a week!!


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