My husband and I are going to a wedding next week and have hired a babysitter for an overnight. She is 17, has been babysitting for us for a few years, and normally charges $8/hour.
She will be sitting for us from 5 on Friday until 3 on Saturday.
For 22 hours, $180 would match our normal rate, but obviously she is not going to be expected to be paid to sleep and everything.
My question is...how much do you think is reasonable for a 22-hour job for 4 kids?
2007-09-18 09:43:52 · 11 answers · asked by kms107 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
She should be paid for ALL of the time she is with them. There is a good chance she won't sleep well anyway because she'll want to be there if any of the children need her. I'd pay the $180. If you split it, that's only $45 per child for the 22 hours. Not a bad price at all! If you only had one child how much would you pay? Maybe multiply that amount by 4, and you'll realise that $180 isn't that much!
2007-09-18 09:59:34 · answer #1 · answered by sazzie79 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is because of the short term commitment. You'll find the same thing is true of those short-term babysitting places at some strip malls. They charge a lot, but only use them a few hours vs. all day every day. Keep in mind that the government looks at it differently as well. Daycare (caring for child so that parent can go to work or attend school) is taxed, while babysitting is not. My suggestion is to find out what the going rate is for the age group you plan to care for. Eventually, poster Leann will be found out when a parent attempts to get the child care credit. A tax audit is not a pleasant thing.
2016-05-17 22:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you do get paid to sleep when you have the responsibility for other people's children. Offer her less, like only $4 an hour for the 8 hours she will be asleep.
2007-09-18 09:51:41 · answer #3 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay her the $180.
1. That's probably what she thinks she will be getting. Trust me. She's figured out the hours also.
2. For your piece of mind, having somebody being there for you kids.
2007-09-18 09:52:24 · answer #4 · answered by White Wolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well her sleeping there watching your kids is still babysitting even if she is sleeping. So i would still pay 8 dollars an hour. Or if you dont feel confortable with paying her 8 dollars you could say between 11pm-7am or whenever your kids normally get up you could pay her 5-6 dollars.
2007-09-18 10:15:11 · answer #5 · answered by Baby is finally here!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pay her the 180. she probably already figured out the hours and she expects the money. have fun!
2007-09-18 11:06:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just my opinion, but daycare where I live is only $70 PER WEEK. This is just one night...On the other hand it is 4 kids. I would talk to her about what she thinks is fair.
2007-09-18 10:05:02 · answer #7 · answered by Lolligager 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's not enough to stay over night with kids, she should get paid for each of the kids at least 200 maybe 220
2007-09-18 09:55:53 · answer #8 · answered by ~Love...Peace...Happiness~ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
at least 200 that is a long time with a lot of kids.
2007-09-18 09:51:48 · answer #9 · answered by Will D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give the same amount....she is giving up her time and is responsible for 4 children
2007-09-18 09:59:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋