I think it's amazing (and frankly horrific) what so many in this country think these people are worth. They live with you, take care of your kids, cook your food... and you think anything approaching a living wage is too high?

We have had our maid/nanny for nearly a year now-- she's the sister of a friend's nanny and was looking for a new employer. We pay her 2000qr (with plans to raise it on her anniversary with us), she has the entire weekend off (out of the house), she doesn't have to cook for us, isn't dragged around town to carry shopping bags, and is off duty by 5:30 most nights. These people have souls every bit as valuable as yours, treat them like it!