My friend just told me she is moving to the US and is going to nanny for 12 months. I asked how much she was getting paid, and she said US$200 for 40 hours. I asked where she was doing it and she said Sacramento.
I did some quick research and saw that the minimum wage in Cal is $US8 (correct me if I'm wrong, it was only quick), don't know if it is before or after tax though. So apparently she is making less than 2/3 the minimum hourly wage for where she is.
She said she didn't have to pay for food or accommodation, but I hope she is, otherwise I can't explain where the rest of the money she SHOULD be getting is going.
When I mentioned this she said she didn't care, atleast she gets to see the country, to which I replied no she wouldn't, she will get to see a house and some kids for 12 months and then come home.
Can anyone spread some light on this or am I completely wrong and the internets lied to me.
I did some quick research and saw that the minimum wage in Cal is $US8 (correct me if I'm wrong, it was only quick), don't know if it is before or after tax though. So apparently she is making less than 2/3 the minimum hourly wage for where she is.
She said she didn't have to pay for food or accommodation, but I hope she is, otherwise I can't explain where the rest of the money she SHOULD be getting is going.
When I mentioned this she said she didn't care, atleast she gets to see the country, to which I replied no she wouldn't, she will get to see a house and some kids for 12 months and then come home.
Can anyone spread some light on this or am I completely wrong and the internets lied to me.
Last edited by Adams_BJ (2010-01-24 21:37:52)