I got an email from a lady wanting me to babysit her son a few times a month. (I am a full time nanny)
And wanted to meet me over the weekend and see her house and everything. She gave me her address and I went and met her and her son. who is 20 months old.
Well she wanted a sitter from 7pm-9pm on a weekday. so i decided to do it because it wasnt so late and i had to get up the next morning at 6am.
Well I get to her house around 6:45 and everything seems good.
She says she will be home by 9pm because she had to work early and thats what we agreeed on. She said she would leave her number on the fridge if anything went wrong.
WELL
first off she never left a number and never came home until 11:45pm.
I had no number to call her.
She wants me to babysit for her again...I dont think I should..
what do you think of all of this.
OH and she didnt pay me any extra for being late all she said when she got home was "i had a better time than i thought"
2007-03-13 10:36:57 · 12 answers · asked by Linds 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Call her and explain your reservations: not only did she exceed her time without providing a contact number so you could get a hold of her (what if she'd been in a car accident or something?!) or calling to notify you that she was going to be late, she neglected to pay you for the time exceeded--and I would tack on an extra 50% of that time's pay for 'overtime'.
Personally, I would give her a second chance if for no other reason than that she owes you money and you should give her an opportunity to pay you. But I would also make sure that she's aware of what YOUR requirements are up front: a contact number for where she'll be, notification if she's running late, and the understanding that if she runs late, she owes you time and a half for the excess.
2007-03-13 11:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by shoujomaniac101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell her no, she will not respect any rules you set. What would of happened if there was a medical emergency, and no telephone number, that is too much responsibility. Next time go prepared with a written contract stating hours you are available and what happens if they go past the time stated. Also fix up your own emergency contact list, listing other people to contact like grandparents etc, if you can't get hold of her. Tell her when you come to sit if that is not filled out you will not do it, due to liability issues. Protect yourself.
2007-03-13 17:53:13 · answer #2 · answered by Virginia C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt do it again. but if you need the money then just lay down your rules and tell her what you expect before you babysit the kid again. Also tell her that you pay a certain amount of money per hour so even if she comes home late she will have to compensate you. And make sure that she leaves a number before she leaves.
Speak up for yourself!!
2007-03-13 17:46:36 · answer #3 · answered by Sunflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be honest with the lady. You didn't keep to our agreement, so no I won't be sitting for you any more. As a parent I'm outraged she'd leave you without an emergency number and that she'd be so irresponsible as to come home that late. Then to add insult to injury, she didn't compensate you for the time. I'm mom to 3.
2007-03-13 20:09:39 · answer #4 · answered by Melanie A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say your busy. Or tell her about her being latte and not giving you her number. You should tell her what if her child disapered ( if you know what I mean) if shes like yeah right babysit her again and lose her child sorta like keep the door shut right when you see her drive in the driveway. it seems mean but it will only be for 1 minute or so,....
2007-03-13 18:15:16 · answer #5 · answered by Zet-Let and Dezserret here! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you have a written contract that spelled out the exact times you were to be there? If not then she doesn't owe you extra for being late. As for what she said when she got home, that's none of your business...and it is your choice whether you go back or not.
2007-03-13 17:40:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No way. If I were you I wouldn't baby sit her child anymore. Chances are if she's that irresponsible on the first impression then she's probably bound to repeat it again.
2007-03-13 17:44:32 · answer #7 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is just thinking of herself. Don't sit for her again. Once late, always late, And then not to pay you right. I would have told her she owes me more.
2007-03-13 17:42:13 · answer #8 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just say no. If she didn't compensate you for the extra almost 3 hours. It's not worth it.
2007-03-13 17:42:06 · answer #9 · answered by Melanie P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it. tel her why. Let this be a lesson to get better contact info as well as agree on a firm hourly rate as well.
2007-03-13 17:42:35 · answer #10 · answered by Terrible Threes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋