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Bengaluru Society's WhatsApp Chat on Rs 20,000 Nanny Fee Sparks Poaching Debate
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 04:16 AM
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A residential society in Bengaluru circulated a WhatsApp message proposing a Rs 20,000 fee for a nanny, igniting a heated discussion on staff poaching among residents.
A WhatsApp group of a Bengaluru residential society went viral after members shared a proposal to pay Rs 20,000 for a nanny. The message, posted by an unnamed resident, suggested the amount as a standard fee for hiring a full‑time caregiver for families in the complex.
The post quickly attracted strong reactions. Several members argued that offering such a high fee could encourage other societies to lure away existing domestic staff, a practice commonly referred to as "poaching". Others defended the proposal, saying the amount reflected market rates for experienced nannies in the city.
The debate has remained confined to the online group, with no official comment from the society’s management. Social media users outside the community have also picked up the story, labeling it a "viral post" and sparking broader conversations about wage norms and ethical hiring in Bengaluru’s domestic‑work sector.
As of now, no decision on the fee has been announced, and the discussion appears to be ongoing among the residents.
The post quickly attracted strong reactions. Several members argued that offering such a high fee could encourage other societies to lure away existing domestic staff, a practice commonly referred to as "poaching". Others defended the proposal, saying the amount reflected market rates for experienced nannies in the city.
The debate has remained confined to the online group, with no official comment from the society’s management. Social media users outside the community have also picked up the story, labeling it a "viral post" and sparking broader conversations about wage norms and ethical hiring in Bengaluru’s domestic‑work sector.
As of now, no decision on the fee has been announced, and the discussion appears to be ongoing among the residents.