WWYD - babysitting and money

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WWYD - babysitting and money
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Wed, 01-03-2007 - 7:10pm

I got a call from a friend's husband today. He's been a SAHD for almost a year and a half since his twin boys were born (a month before Noah) and he's been taking classes at a local community college and is getting back into the workforce. He has a temp job starting Monday and is looking for someone to watch his boys Monday through Friday. I don't have a problem doing this, in fact I think it would be a great way to make some extra money before the new baby is born (my goal is to sock away as much as possible). So he said to think of what to charge for babysitting them and call him back tonight.


I have no idea what would be good to charge. I can't charge as much as an actual licensed babysitter, especially since they are friend's of ours. But at the same time it is two more boys the same age as Noah and that could be a little scary to have all three of them running all over the place. Does anyone have any idea what would be good? Maybe $125 per week? That would be $500 over the month. Would that seem reasonable? State-licensed sitters charge almost $650 a month per child so that is definitely a discount! LOL

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Wed, 01-03-2007 - 7:19pm

Rate sounds reasonable to me but make sure that is for ____ amount of hours per week (Like 20-25).




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Wed, 01-03-2007 - 8:24pm

Sorry, but I do not recommend doing this at all. I have BTDT, especially being pregnant. This is jmo. Good luck figuring it all out. :)

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Wed, 01-03-2007 - 8:27pm
When I was going to babysit my nephew I was going to charge $100 a week. She was going to provide all diapers and such. So I think $125 is kind of cheap. It is going to be a lot of work have twins around. I agree with Vanasa (I think) get it in writing. Just in case of problems.
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Wed, 01-03-2007 - 8:48pm

I know my fil charges my bil and sil $100/week to babysit my nephew. So, for two kids I would suggest at least $150 and make sure you get the hours set in stone.


You must be superwoman to be taking on two more boys.




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Wed, 01-03-2007 - 11:42pm
I would really think hard about this before you say yes. I don't believe in watching children of good friends for any length of time only because there can be problems. Expecially if you need the time off. I think it depends how many hours a day you are watching them on what to charge. Also check around at daycare centers to see what they charge for a fullday in your area and that can give you a better idea what to charge to give him a discount. Trish :)
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Thu, 01-04-2007 - 8:56am
hi tara, you do sound enthused, about the money here. Yesterday, you were saying how exhausted you were. Taking care of twins is more work, for you; are you sure you are up to it? Anyway, i think that is quite low for two children, but, ask him what he had in mind also since he is a friend.
take care arie