#3 Watch My Kids Overnight For Free And Also Have The Pleasure Of Renting An Overpriced Room In A Super Loud House. How On Earth Can This Person Post This Thinking They'll Get Any Takers?
People who devalue nannies' work might not realize just how much it entails. An article from KidSit.com provides an extensive list of 23 common duties that parents expect from their nannies. For comparison, a new survey has found that the average front-line worker has 11 tasks to complete by the end of each shift.
#5 Full-Time Babysitter For $5/Hr For 4 Kids. Plus Cleaning My House And Picking Up Dog Poop
#6 Always Amazes Me How Cheap People Can Be, Especially Regarding Their Children. Like, You Think A 3 Dollar An Hour "Nanny" Is Gonna Be Good To Your Kid?
A few expectations that parents have for babysitters include keeping their children under a watchful eye at all times, preparing meals and snacks, helping with homework, changing diapers, and giving medication, all while avoiding any allergies, sticking to a time schedule, and keeping everything tidy. Not to mention these extra tasks, like dropping off or picking up the children, doing laundry and other household chores, handling temper tantrums, and coming up with enjoyable activities.
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#9 Person On Facebook Marketplace Asking For A Live-In Babysitter And $100 In Rent, Not Including Utilities Or Food
In general, nannies don’t have to obtain licensing or have official education in the field. Most states in the US also haven't set a minimum age required for babysitting, and it’s up to the parents to make the decision for their children’s well-being. The only two states that have established the minimum age for nannying are Illinois (14 years old) and Maryland (13 years old).
#10 She Wants Someone To Watch Her Kid For Less Than $3/Hour, 40+ Hours Per Week
#11 Look After My Child, Cook Meals, And Walk The Dog In Exchange For Living In A Frozen Caravan With Us
Even though there are no official qualifications for nannies, parents want to make sure that the person watching their children is trustworthy and capable of doing so. Babysitters who apply are usually required to have a driver's license, first aid certifications, and experience (sometimes special needs). The most common degree among nannies is a high school diploma, with 37% of them having one. The second and third are a bachelor’s degree with 35% and a college diploma with 16%. An advanced education provides better opportunities for caregivers, such as a boost in expertise and a higher salary.
Considering how many responsibilities nannies carry, their salary is quite low as it is. Babysitters in the US earn an average of $17.50 an hour, whereas the average hourly earnings for a US citizen are $34. That’s almost double the rate babysitters get. Even 94% of qualified specialists working in this field find it difficult to make ends meet due to living below the minimum wage.
#19 Where Do I Sign Up? No Kitchen Access, She Says You Can Buy A Microwave And Use Their Deep Freezer. Oh, And Pay Us To Be Our Nanny
However, parents (when they're not trying to bully nannies into working for pennies) also deserve some sympathy. Families seeking child care often end up on daycare centers’ waitlists, and single or low-income households can’t afford costlier alternatives. That’s why sometimes parents try to hire nannies with little pay and unrealistic expectations.
In an interview with Nanny Magazine, working babysitter Justine Mattson advises families who can't pay for it to look into other options, such as “nanny share”. It’s a mix of daycare and nannying when two or more families split a babysitter's salary. The nanny watches the children together at once and alternates between houses. It’s a great deal on both ends: the caregiver earns more than they would for a single family, and the parents save on children’s care.
#20 Give My Kid All Your Attention, Be Available 24/7, And Do It For Basically Only Your Love Of Kids
