Tommorow i have to babysit a 5 year old and 2 year old. Family is nice, a little much sometimes, but all2gether good. But 3 bucks seems like very little and i have almost been babysitting for a year. Should i ask for a raise and if yes, HOW??
2007-12-26 12:28:49 · 22 answers · asked by :)ask 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Yes, it is too low
However, if you consider that most ppl make minium wage then it is probably all they can afford.
I think $6 to $10 is reasonable
2007-12-26 12:34:42 · answer #1 · answered by Ellie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In some American communities that would be normal. It would be the norm where I live. I live in the Upper Midwest. It would be like the difference in buying a house. It may be $500,000 for a house in New York City and the same house would be $50,000 (10 times less) in rural South Dakota. Babysitting rates can vary just as drastically.
Ask others in your neighborhood what the going rate is. If you are being underpaid then explain to her that the going rate is higher than $3/hour and that you do a good job caring for their kids. You deserve to be paid whatever the going rate is. Good luck and I hope you get a big fat raise. ;)
BTW, don't mention the minimum wage argument because it is not the norm in some communities for babysitters to get paid that amount. In other communities, the going rate may be as high as $20/ hour. You always deserve to be paid the going rate and the parents couldn't argue with that.
2007-12-26 12:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, yes, it is a small amount. I babysit two kids (6 and 3) kids also and I get $12 an hour. However, do they live in a rich community, or a poor one? Maybe they can't afford to pay you more.
Anyways, you SHOULD definitely ask them for a raise. Tell them that you really love their kids, but you think you deserve more than you make. Don't say it rudely or snob-ish. Because, they might not call you anymore after that.
Also, if you don't want to say it to their face, send them a letter. It might be easier.
Good Luck!! =)
2007-12-26 13:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That isn't even minimum wage! You've had experience and it two kids that are aged 5 and 2 so one of them is a baby. You deserve much more than $3 an hour. You should be getting at least $6 per hour. Sit down with the parents and tell them that you've had experience so you're obviously pretty good at your job and you think you deserve more for all your hard work especially since one of them is a baby and babies are not exactly easy to handle.
2007-12-26 12:40:19 · answer #4 · answered by h1u4sxda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually pay my neice anywhere from $10 to $20 for watching my two year old. It probably breaks down to about $5 an hour. I would pay more than $3 an hour, especially for two kids, with one only being two. But it also depends on how old you are, where you watch them and if they provide your meal and other things like that. Raising what you charge may end up with you losing your job. I would sit down with the parents, explain that you feel you need a raise and the reasons for it (the length of time you have been watching them, the responsibility, being two kids, with one being so young, etc.)
2007-12-26 12:36:22 · answer #5 · answered by cmomma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most babysitters get paid at least $5.00 an hour that I know. Especially with a 2 year old. Yikes! I would bring it up politely pretty early on so it doesn't keep bugging you. Just say something along the lines about wanting to save for college or a car and you were hoping to talk about a raise.
2007-12-26 12:37:42 · answer #6 · answered by kita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, You would think baby sitting job's would pay more
because your watching there most precious children.
Family baby sitting is hard thew it's seems like they think
you should work for free, but it's not right because it's A job.
If this is just A one time thing then don't say anything, but if
it continues to be more of A job then yes you should ask
for more especially with the price of gas and all.
2007-12-26 14:05:17 · answer #7 · answered by koko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are getting payed half the price you should be getting paid. Here are my raits:
Day time raits (10AM-10PM) $3.00 per kid per hour
Evening Raits: (10PM-10AM)$4.00 per kid per hour
Holiday Raits: (10AM-10PM)$5.00 per kid per hour After 10pm $6
Those are the rates in my neighborhood i am lucky becouse there are LOTS of kids that i babysitt in my neighborhood and im the only babysitter so i get lucky. here is how you should attain on raising your price: (Talk to the mom first they are mostly more reasonnable)
Hey, ___________(Parents name) This new year I am going to higher my price just a smudge. If you have any question you can contact me at _____________. Then give you new rates.
I suggest you put in this in a letter and send it like atleast 2 days before the new year.Send it to all the parents that you babysitt their kids. If the family does not like your price then you should set down a date that you can talk about what rate you will charge. Have fun if you have any more questions about babystitting or anything you can email me!!
2007-12-27 00:55:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no 10 is
2007-12-26 12:53:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids are the same age and I pay $10/hr when one of the adults from their day care sit for us on a weekend or evening.
For a teen, I think the going rate in the area is $6-8.
Tell them that you love sitting for their kids, but as of the new year, you will charge more for your services.
Address it in a professional, business like way.
2007-12-26 12:34:39 · answer #10 · answered by Raina 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think you deserve more. Would you call these kids birth control? Try $5 an hour? Or $6. After all, you have to watch 2 of them.
2007-12-26 12:32:12 · answer #11 · answered by Just Nik 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋