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So, you've graduated from college or university and you're ready to pound the proverbial payment. It's time to start applying for nanny positions and you're as prepared as you can be. You've got your updated (error-free) resume, references, an awesome attitude, and a love for kids. Being the smart cookie that you are, you probably have a nanny salary range in mind. You've researched the local area and you feel that you're worth whatever dollar figure you have in mind.
Of course you're worth the nanny salary! However, in some situations you might even be worth a lot more. For example, if you've applied for nanny positions, landed some interviews, and finally signed on the dotted line to work with a family who have children with disabilities, you're in for a lot more work and responsibility than originally planned. Any nanny positions that require above-and-beyond supervision, mobility assistance (i.e. taking children in and out of vehicles with wheelchairs), or special menu planning, should come with higher pay.
When you go out into the world, keep these things in mind. Any good interviewer will give you a chance to ask some questions of your own, so don't be shy. Ask about the children and their day-to-day requirements. Will you be required to look after pets, other people within the home, etc.? Remember, extra responsibilities should always equal extra pay.