https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:33:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521980 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:01:27 +0000 mrskc 521980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: that seems like a reasonable rate. So glad you found someone. Please do a trial day or two before offering her the job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521978 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:01:05 +0000 Mrs. Pen 521978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go for it - paying $13 - if you love her as much as it sounds and she is really great and experienced, then she has worked her way up to making what she does and deserves that! It shows respect for her work when you pay what she requests. This all coming from a nanny :)<br /> I let someone talk me down $2/hour at one job and it made me feel devalued and insignificant, I only stayed there a month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521970 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:57:30 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 521970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: so glad you found one!<br /> I can't even fathom ever feeling like someone is good enough to watch my LO all day without my presence, so the fact that you like her &amp; trust her with your child is very lucky. If I ever found anyone like her, I'd probably pay an arm &amp; a leg to keep her! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521960 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:55:15 +0000 Mrs. Bee 521960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>you can also ask what she was paid at her previous jobs. it would be tough to take a pay cut. also nannies make at least $15/hr here, so that's not an unreasonable rate! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521939 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:51:29 +0000 littlek 521939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's an awesome rate. We were looking at $15 - $20 for nannies here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521863 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:37:07 +0000 Happygal 521863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Princessbaby: I'm glad you found a good fit for your family. That's a huge relief, I'm sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521848 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:34:52 +0000 MsLipGloss 521848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: Congrats on finding a nanny! Wooot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521845 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:34:16 +0000 PrincessBaby 521845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! I just didn't know if this is one of those things that are "supposed" to be negotiated...Yeah, I'm just going to do it. There really isn't a price that can be put on making sure she's in good hands:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521807 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:27:53 +0000 mrsjazz 521807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: With our first nanny she told us her range and we offered her the midpoint. If this nanny gave you an exact rate and comes highly recommended, I would either do what @mrs. bird: suggested and offer some perks or just budget for the full amount. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521806 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:27:50 +0000 Weagle 521806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would suck it up. That seems like a very reasonable rate as it is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521799 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:26:29 +0000 T.H.O.U. 521799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could also even offer a perk that would benefit her and baby H. Something like an indoor gym membership she can take H to. Or offering to pay for her to take H to the music classes. $1/hr doesn't sound like much but over a month that is almost $150-$200. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521787 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:23:26 +0000 Bao 521787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @mrs. bird you could offer perks instead. However, if you love her and feel comfortable with her, and you can afford what she is asking, then I say go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521784 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:22:54 +0000 purrpletulips 521784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We negotiated a little but our situation was a little unique; we went with a family friend whose rate was lower than what we were thinking of paying. Since it is only $1 an hour difference then if your budget can do it then I say go for it; if it had been a bigger gap then I'd say negotiate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521781 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:22:11 +0000 Mrs. J 521781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It seemed lowish to me, so I would suck it up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521779 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:21:23 +0000 MsLipGloss 521779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would totally suck it up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521772 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:20:35 +0000 mrs. bird 521772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>if you want her, pay the $1/hr. or offer some perks, like adding her to your gym membership or cell phone plan, might not cost you much, but it will save her $$. $13/hr is still pretty low so i wouldn't argue it unless you're willing to walk away from her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-rate-negotiate-or-suck-it-up#post-521736 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:14:58 +0000 PrincessBaby 521736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I met a nanny today that I really like! She gave me tons of references with her resume and I've called a few so far and she was given glowing reviews. She's pretty much exactly what I had envisioned- a sweet grandmotherly type:)</p> <p>I used Ms Bee's list of nanny questions (very helpful!) and I asked her what she is seeking per hour. She said $13. I was thinking more in the $11-$12 range. </p> <p>Do you negotiate with pay rate? When I apply for a job, my pay requirement is not really negotiable. If you want me, you'll have to pay what I want. I feel this way because I'm good at what I do. This nanny was very confident in her abilities and proud of her work and her relationships with the families. </p> <p>So should I just suck it up and pay the extra $1 per hour? Or do nannies give rates so that they can be negotiated?</p> <p>I'm kind of leaning toward getting over it and just paying what she is asking bc at the end of the day, all I care about is that H is getting really good care w/someone I trust... </p>