I'm a junior in high school & babysit for a group of 4 couples every school week. There are 7 kids, two per family except one, & I watch them for 2 hectic, I-want-to-kill-myself hours. Anyway, regularly I get paid $5 an hour for each separate family. So for the very 1st couple of weeks, they were each paying me about $10 for the two hours, & I made like $35 each night & I was like, okay, this is good I can keep doing this. But then I started getting $20 for the nights rather than the $35, and I realized they started paying me only about 5 each. And then the last couple of weeks, one of the couples stopped paying me completely & I'm down to about $15 for 2 hours for 7 kids. I don't want to say anything to that couple though. These people are always changing the schedule without letting me know & sometimes calling me the day-of their meetings, expecting me to show. It's not like I don't have homework; I take AP classes & I get really stressed sometimes. Is this fair what they're doing?
2006-11-25 10:46:11 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I will tell you like I told my daughters when they started babysitting...Just because you are a teenager, does not mean that you do not deserve the money you are worth. These parents need to pay you your $5 an hour, or TRY and find another babysitter for less. Trust me, they cannot. Sit them down, like a responsible person, and explain that you are having an issue with this, and you do not appreciate it. Point out that they would not like it if THEIR bosses decided to just cut back their pay. You work for your money just like they do, AND...you are taking care of their most valuable assets. They will probably agree with you and offer you an apology and maybe even a raise. I would!!!!
2006-11-25 13:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by PROUD wife of a soldier in Iraq 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way....it's not fair or even considerate for adults to be doing that to you. They figure that you're not smart enough to know what's going on. And they think that since you're getting SOMETHING, you won't complain. I hate that. Pull your army boots on girl. Like others have said, send out a letter letting them know your new rates....I agree you should charge $10 per hour, per child. The amount of money you'll be making is NOWHERE NEAR what the cost of a day-care center charges. And another thing you have to keep in mind:
YOU ARE USING YOUR PRECIOUS TIME TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR BRATS!! (unless they're total angels....which I seriously doubt). But It's worth every dime you are getting. I also agree you should let them know in the letter about the money being due at the same time. If they don't want to pay, get a set of new kids!
Good luck!!!
2006-11-25 11:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by imaniche 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SEVEN kids??!!! I've got 3, so I know what children can be like. Um, it sounds like you are good with kids (or else these couples wouldn't even hire you). But, to go from 35 bucks each night to 15.......someone is getting totally ripped off (and it isn't the couples/families). I agree with everyone else. Discuss your rate of pay or remind them what you need to get paid. Let's hope they "forgot" about payment and just need you to speak up. I'm sure you won't have any trouble finding other children to babysit. You're an AP student. PLEASE!!
:)
2006-11-25 11:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by EV 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not fair. People will take advantage of you whether you are an adult or child but they may try you quicker because you are a kid who they assume will never say anything. They are taking advantage of you. You are running a business with your babysitting. They are not paying the rate that all of you agreed upon. Let them know that you have pressing things to handle and baby sitting is really cutting into school. Raise the rates 25% and let them know if they slip on paying you then you will have to re-invest your time into your shoolwork. A shrewd method of handling your buiness affairs without creating a bad guy (you for confronting them or them for underpaying you)
2006-11-25 10:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by Magnus01 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, its not fair, they are taking advantage of you and hoping that you won't say anything. You set out the price at the start,so they should stick to it.What if you said you would watch their kids for 2 hours and then went home after an hour and a half? You need to say something, if they don't want to pay what you ask for then they need to find someone else and stop taking advantage.
2006-11-25 10:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by jo h 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY is this alright. You need to bill them for the missed pay, and tell them that they need to start paying you in full each night. If they don't, they can find a new sitter.
You could also tell them that if the appointment is made at the last minute, you will have to charge EXTRA because of having to rearrange your schedule and your studies.
Stand up for yourself sweetie, this is not okay.
2006-11-25 10:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by Heidi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-13 14:13:13 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are taking advantage of you dear!! Before you sit with their kids again, explain to them that this is your BUSINESS and that, just like the power company and any other business, you only supply your services to people who pay YOUR rates. Then explain again what your rates are and how you are to be paid. These people will treat you how you allow them to treat you. Demand respect for the service you offer, it sounds like they need you, and don't back down. Decline to sit for them if they don't agree. YOU must look after YOU. Good luck.
2006-11-25 11:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by normiejay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
I was a nanny for years, and this is where you draw the line and stop watching their children. Parents will do anything they can to simplify their lives, and save money. Especially if they think you wont notice or care.
Tell them to either start paying you again, or to find someone else. Dont put up with that crap.
2006-11-25 10:54:43 · answer #9 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 5 kids and NO thats not fair. You need to send out letters changing your rates and thanking them for allowing you to watch their kids. MAIL THE LETTERS TO THEM. If they are pleased with your services, they will pay it. Make sure you stress in your 'newsletter' that you enjoy watching the kids and you want to continue. If they are mature adults, they will understand. DO NOT let anyone walk over you honey. If you start it now, you will continue to do it the rest of your life. Youre too smart and too young to allow people to do you that way. YOU LET THEM..remember that. YOU TAKE BACK YOUR POWER!!!! good luck honey!
2006-11-25 10:51:55 · answer #10 · answered by dee4rad 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋