Full-time Nanny with SAHP - Why?

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Registered: 01-28-2004
Full-time Nanny with SAHP - Why?
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Tue, 02-10-2004 - 6:41pm
Something I've often wondered about, but never had the opportunity to ask. Why do SAHM or SAHD need a full time nanny, especially when they aren't working from home. I can easily see the need if the SAHP is a WAHP, but what is the logic for a full time nanny otherwise?

Any comments?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 9:29am
there's nothing in this "debate" to respond to. You're simply on verse 40 bazillion of "My Vagina is Tighter Than Your Vagina" and since we've every single rendition of your one tiny, off-key, reed thin note, there's really nothing more to be said on the subject.

and I wasn't debating you. I was stating my opinion about the likelihood of Sus getting a rational response. Which you proved in spades.

Thanks!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 9:37am
What for? Mappers already refuted every single point you've made and you've thus far failed to address them. You did, however, attempt to dismiss them entirely, and it was this laughably self-serving argument of yours that I have addressed. When you make an argument that actually addresses Mapper's point instead of pretending they aren't valid, then I shall have something regarding that topic to address.

Until then I can only address the arguments you actually make and the only argument you made in the post to which I responded was a self-serving lame excuse for dismissing as valid any viewpoint that doesn't support your original premise.

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Registered: 07-21-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 9:44am
I see you're your usual, charming, classy self.

I know you aren't debating, that's what I said, just blessing us all with your typical nastiness. Some of us are here to debate, and are enjoying it.

My mother once told me if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything. It's good advice.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 9:45am
Well, only sort of. I'm originally from the Chicago area, but I've worked for two corporations that have their headquarters in the Twin Cities, and I've done a bit of "comparison" looking at COL, etc. Plus, my sister's ex lives just outside Eu Claire, WI, and when they split, she was still attending the U of Minn, so she moved up there to finish her degree. So I'm familiar enough to know that some of those neighborhoods are comparable to and some are even MORE expensive than my neck of the woods in the Baltimore/DC corridor--LOL and that's quite an accomplishment for the midwest!!

I worked for ADC Telecommunications for about 3 weeks years ago (they bought the company I was working for and I got laid off in the aftermath, since I was working at the corporate recruiter's aide and all the HR functions re: hiring were in MN), and later I worked for Merrill Corp. But in both instances, I was out here in the Baltimore/DC area.

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-21-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 9:49am
You know suzy, its not an either or option. Some of us can take care of our own kids, save for their college and take care of others too.
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Registered: 07-21-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 9:52am
Yep, that's right. I am somewhat disgusted by a mom who refuses to work when her kids are in school and they have no college savings. I've never pretended not to be, so you can throw your backpedaling theory out the window.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 9:54am
You are, again, ignoring the concepts of supply and demand which drive the marketplace.

If the supply of nannies is lower in Minneapolis than in Sacramento, but the demand is the same, the nannies in Minneapolis can command a larger salary than the nannies in Sacramento, because there are fewer of them and competition for their services will be higher.

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-21-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 9:56am
Well I think it's a fabulous idea.

Just for the record, how many hours do you volunteer every week now, and how much do you pay your babysitter when you're volunteering?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 9:56am
No, the consensus of the board is the level of your selfishness cannot be measured by how/when/if/why you use your nanny. Nor can anyone else's.
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Registered: 07-21-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 10:00am
Yes, I do. I saw my parents struggle and sacrifice to put us through college, they didn't have the luxury of joining the jr. league. I appreciate that sacrifice and I wouldn't insult them by not doing the same for their grandchildren.

We take care of our own family so you don't have to. Besides, my kids see me give PLENTY to the community, so I don't quite understand what your problem is.


Edited 2/19/2004 10:01:56 AM ET by islimshady

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