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Live in Nanny How much do I need to pay?

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Xena · 02/08/2006 15:03

Just that really

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Xena · 02/08/2006 16:46

SE london so it should be cheaper than west?

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Xena · 02/08/2006 16:46

No need to drive. THe 2.5 and 4.5 go to a day nursery atm so I could check out situation there.

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Xena · 02/08/2006 16:43

40hrs 6mths, 2.5, 4.5(at school) and 8yrs
Thank goodness I wasn't the only shocked one I can't afford what Nannyj gets

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Uwila · 02/08/2006 16:43

Errr... I missed "plus employers contribution".

£300 net per week is plenty for a live-in. It's more money than I have at the end of the week after paying the bills, that's for sure.

If you look for a nice girl at the local nursery who probably makes minimum wage, offer her a place to live and slightly more than she makes at the nursery, you will probably both be happy.

Uwila · 02/08/2006 16:36

Bloody Hell! You don't need to pay that for a live-in nanny.

Since you are looking for live-in, you can hire someone who is not British and save a bit of £££. But, make sure you are happy with likely cultural differences. (like vodka socks!! )

You can deffo get one for less than 300 and probably less than that. What are the hours? How old are the kids? Does she need to drive?

nannyj · 02/08/2006 16:24

Depends on hours, level of responsibility and age and experience of nanny. I'm in West London and my wages gross plus employers contribution is about £450 a week. On top of that i get sky+, broadband, seperate home phone, all food and car plus insurance.

What sort of duties and hours are you needing?

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Xena · 02/08/2006 15:03

SE London

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