My friend asked me to babysit her 2-year-old tomorrow for 6 hours while she went to work. She asked me how much I wanted and I said it was fine for tomorrow. Should I accept her money? Take in mind she doesn't have a high-paying job, just a mall job. So what would you do in my shoes?
2006-09-04 13:03:19 · 24 answers · asked by Jemma R 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
If you really don't want to be paid, it's fine to offer to watch her kid for free.
When she asks you how much you want, just say something like, "Don't worry about it. We had tons of fun. You don't have to pay me." Tell her it's your gift to her for being such a good friend.
If she's very insistent on paying you, however, try to find a way to compromise. If she offers a certain amount, say you'll take half, etc.
You don't have to make it a big issue, but if you think you'll feel guilty accepting money from a friend, it's definitely within your rights to at least attempt to do the job for free.
2006-09-04 13:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by corny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following are known not to mix:
1. Oil and water
2. Friendship and money
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2006-09-04 20:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by Hermit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is why girls are DUMB.
should I take money? - listen to how dumb that sounds.
If a begger on the street was handing you money back at the street light, wouldn't you take it. Or if you were at the bank, and the teller gave you a wad of cash. Stop being such a dumb lil' whore. You make all of us girls look like morons with your stupid, trite lil' questions.
2006-09-04 20:06:19 · answer #3 · answered by Tiffi Poodle Pie 69 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If someone offers you money for a favor, decline the first two times that it is offered, if it is offered a third time you should accept.
2006-09-04 20:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you accept NO money, it might stop her asking you again --- but settle on a realistic amount - that should work for both of you
2006-09-04 20:05:58 · answer #5 · answered by laylaUnplugged 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't matter if she or he is a friend. if u r in a rough situation just take the money and pay them back whenever it is convenient 4 u
2006-09-04 20:07:18 · answer #6 · answered by dashannonadimepiece 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might feel bad, so let her pay you and maybe the 2 of you can go out and the treat will be on you...Sounds good?
2006-09-04 20:05:36 · answer #7 · answered by LVieau 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where does she work get her mall discount of 10% when u shop but no i wouldn't charge her does she get any assistance like food stamps, have her purchase u some goodies on her stamps while shes out shopping.
2006-09-04 20:06:28 · answer #8 · answered by mf mf mf mf mf fmf mf mfmfmfmfmf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free the first time but charge after that.
2006-09-04 20:08:27 · answer #9 · answered by Joe-slim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if she's going to use you on a regular basis, and if she will help you when in need too. Up to you, but let your kindness be mistaken for weakness.
2006-09-04 20:10:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋