Hey, I'm fifteen. Tonight I've got to babysit for one of my dad's friends (honestly i suspect it's because they want to go out and have sex as he's got no idea when he'll be back and she's slept over here twice). They're two semi-annoying girls (you know really attention desperate, and sorry, can't spell), three years old and seven years old. I'll be babysitting from eight until possibly three am. I've got around four years of expeirience, am very good with kids and am a certified babysitter by the red cross as of three years ago march. I also have three siblings girl-just turned 5, boy-6 since july, and girl-just turned 11. I haven't got any idea how much to charge, any ideas?
2007-11-17 06:45:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
is this a favor for dad? you need to discuss with dad, is she paying you or him, 6 dollars an hour, if it was not a friend of your dad i would say more
2007-11-17 06:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by melissa s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Business is business. I would say $15 a hour because you're certified and experienced and from you say in you're description, the kids are not easy to deal with. Don't sell yourself cheap. You come with credentials and you're worth it. The whole sex thing, well that doesn't really matter in your fees. If this were a regular babysitting gig, then maybe I would give the person a discount but since you're not sure if it's a one time or on going deal, then the person needs to pay a fair price for your experience and qualifications.
Take care and good luck.
2007-11-17 07:00:16 · answer #2 · answered by bleaufire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you also babysitting your siblings at the same time? If so, your parents should pay you as well. Do you have to stay awake the whole time or can you sack out on the couch? I would say at least $10/hour, if not $12 or $13. That's a lot of responsibility.
2007-11-17 07:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by Library Diva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm I fairly have 4 365 days previous....they are up frequently 12hours of the day soooo...you're able to desire to quite charge 6 funds an hour for the hours of the day theyre frequently conscious....approximately one hundred seventy five funds entire...i think of that could desire to be hassle-free yet by using undeniable fact that their is a toddler and a 4 365 days previous you're able to desire to charge greater . I fairly have a 10-8-and four 365 days previous and a million on the way I wouldnt assume to pay decrease than a hundred and fifty funds....or pay over 2 hundred.
2016-09-29 10:27:24 · answer #4 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also babysit, and have been in a simalar situation. I usually would do 10 dollars a hour. But it's really what you think is right and the parents agree with you. Hope that helps! =]
2007-11-17 06:54:16 · answer #5 · answered by crazymac823 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this guy is going out for sex then you can really push your luck on this one!
2007-11-17 06:52:57 · answer #6 · answered by lilmissdisorganised 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋