I take care of my 2 nieces ages 1 yr. and 3yrs old, Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:30 pm, and by brother- in- law pays me $180.00/week and I feed and they go home well fed . I clean up after their mess and believe me they tear up my place it seem like a tornado hit and I have a daughter of my own she is 4 yrs old and she doesn't make me go through the things I go through when I take care of my nieces and it's a lot of work. So what do you think I should really be getting paid for either way? Here in Louisiana a daycare charges from $80 bucks to $100 bucks per child a week, but I put all my attention to them and not to so many kids like a daycare does.
2007-11-14 01:31:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Rocco , oh please I don't do work for free family or not, work is work !
2007-11-14 01:38:40 · update #1
They're mom and dad both work .
2007-11-14 02:03:33 · update #2
I think that $180 a week is a good amount to get paid, afterall, they are family.
But if you feel it is unfair talk to him about it and see if you can come up with a solution.
2007-11-14 01:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We pay $300 a week for a 2 & 3 year old. But not nearly that many hours per day. And am in one of the highest paying states for child care.
You also didnt say anything about taxes. Taxes would take about a 1/3 out, so bring that down to $200. So if taxes are not involved (your not reporting this income) thats about right, although possibly illegal. A center or even certified in home, may charge more, as they would likely pay taxes.
2007-11-14 09:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by lillilou 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ok, the mom and dad both work, and you get to stay home with your own child, plus your neices are taken to you every morning. You don't have to drive anywhere to go to work. You're probably not paying taxes on what they give you, either. And of course, YOUR little angel doesn't make a mess at all. Come on.
You complain that they tear up your home, but cleaning up is part of your job. You signed up for that when you agreed to take care of them. If you feel the parents are being unfair, go out and get a job, and pay to have your daughter in day care. You'll see how expensive it is, and realize that you really, REALLY do have it good.
2007-11-14 11:07:41 · answer #3 · answered by ron-D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tough question...you get to stay at home with your 4 year old, which is beyond comparison to what money can buy. It's family, so typically you'd charge less than a daycare center. Maybe you can talk to your brother in law about providing you with some food each week...maybe he can supply the food for all of them or at least send sack lunches for his kids. I hope he provides the diapers for the one year old, if not, insist on that.
Good luck...keep in mind that when you leave this earth, it makes no difference what kind of car you drive, how much money you make or how many pair of shoes you have, but you made a difference in the life of a child :)
2007-11-14 09:38:29 · answer #4 · answered by SweetKarma 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are getting a good amount? If they sent them to daycare and paid $100 each per week then they would only be paying $20 more and you are family so I think it's fair.
2007-11-14 10:43:23 · answer #5 · answered by John W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think 180.00 is good for two based off what you said daycare rates are. You have to keep in mind that while a daycare may have disadvantages such as those you've mentioned with teacher to child ratio, there are also disadvantages to your family member for letting you keep their child such as they probably can't write it off their taxes if you're not licensed and also if you get sick there is no backup like at a daycare and they'll have to take time off from work. Sounds like you got a pretty good deal in my opinion.
2007-11-14 09:40:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is family if you want to get paid the big buck consider taking a Nanny position with a family that is going to pay better but you can not expect family to pay you more then they would anywhere else just because your family.
2007-11-14 09:49:59 · answer #7 · answered by T T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That seems fair, if that is the going rate for in-home day care.
You could limit them to a single room in your house (like the family room), that way they don't tear everything apart. Or have them help you clean up before they go home (my little sisters still use "The Clean-Up Clock" even though they are in their early teens, it helps them focus)
2007-11-14 09:41:07 · answer #8 · answered by Diann C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sound like your getting paid the right amount. The daycare would charge $160-200.So your getting right in the middle. Any more than that and he'll probably go to the day care. People don't grow money trees.
2007-11-14 09:37:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should ask for at least for $200 to $300 a week. Im a nanny and i dont live with the people but i watch their children from 8 am to 6 pm mon. - fri. and i get paid $400 a week for 2 children. Since you are family 200-300 would be giving them a deal.
2007-11-14 09:37:57 · answer #10 · answered by hollistersurfdude92 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
He isn't paying you enough.
You are doing a lot of hard work and he should understand that without you, he would be struggling.
I think you should sit down and explain to him that his children are taking up a lot of your energies and you should be focusing them on your own daughter. Don't be unrealistic though, ask for a little more, perhaps $220 a week. You are a good woman and I can understand you concerns. It is clearly unfair and your hard work should be acknowledged.
I hope I helped
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2007-11-14 09:41:42 · answer #11 · answered by Cherise 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋