Imagine being asked to babysit full-time, overnight, for less than a dollar an hour.

Sophia Pagliucais a South Carolina-based nanny who has been in the industry over seven years.

How to text parents who youre going to babysit or nanny for!

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I quit my job at the cafe and have been nannying ever since," she said.

“The worst, most frustrating thing is lack of respect.

This is a career.

Text message asking about rates for help with 4 kids and mentioning previous people had trouble, reflecting on reasons why

Nannies are the backbone of many people’s lives!

Too many parents believe that nannying is a side gig for young women to make some ‘quick cash.’

The best nannying positions are ones where the parents realize the invaluable contribution that a nanny brings.

Summarized text: A message discussing payment for a nanny, mentioning FB post, rates, need for nanny M-F, and concerns about guaranteed hours and transparency

Nannying can not only be physically exhausting but mentally exhausting.

In addition, nannies like Sophia find themselves constantly explaining how they are different than babysitters.

Nannies dedicate extensive one-on-one time with kids, forming bonds with the children and providing them with individualized needs.

Text messages discussing reduced health benefits, skepticism about future PTO, and a boss's joke about legal or professional boundaries

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Text message conversation discussing whether to stay out later and mentioning DoorDash payment for extra hours; ending with emoji reactions

Text message exchange showing confusion over driving cost, with a response expressing disbelief at the confusion

Text exchange about seeking an overnight babysitter for $30, with a suggestion to charge $150 instead for convenience

Summarized text: A client who tried to underpay for overnight fees is confronted, leading to the correct payment of $875 after some discussion

Text message conversation expressing frustration over unfair pay and lack of benefits at a weekend job

Text messages on a phone screen discussing babysitting rates with a reply expressing surprise

Text from a nanny job posting detailing extensive experience required, household tasks, and offers below-market compensation

Text from a social media post discussing babysitting rates and the value of childcare work

Summarized text from a mobile message exchange discussing babysitting rates and experiences with various sitters

Sophie's social media post about preferring pet sitting over nannying due to better appreciation and rates, with likes

Instagram comment stating that having a nanny is a luxury and the payment is normal, with 53.4K likes

A social media post expressing frustration about others’ expectations of their nanny duties

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Closeup of Sophia Pagliuca