What wil I do if their paying me less than they suppose to.
Question Posted Wednesday September 1 2004, 2:03 pm
Hi!!! I need your help, Im baby sitting this boy for almost a year now before her mom paying a fare salary but now I kinda don't like the way she pays me, I let her do that twice but now I don't think it's fare for me her mom paying me $5.00 for at least 4 hours, and I think that is so unfair. The boy is fine but he kinda eat a a lot so I need to fed him, because I dont want him to starve you know.
Im afraid at talkiing to people, because maybe she will get mad.
What should I say to her.
Help me!!
thanks!
diva answered Saturday October 23 2004, 1:00 am: ucshould tell her that u think u desever a raise. than u should get paid more than $5dollars for 4hours. also tell her that she need to give extra money for her child food or bring him food. because it doesn't seem fair that she paid u so little and u still have to feed her kid u your money. but u seem to be a great babysitter because u care for the child well-being. good luck!! and don't be afraid of asking for what u deserve.. [ diva's advice column | Ask diva A Question ]
dixiegurl792 answered Sunday October 10 2004, 9:00 am: OK. make a flier in tha mail saying however much u want them 2 pay u per hour Send it 2 tha lady u babysit 4 n when she see how much u want per hour then she should respect u n pay u what u want.
DancinCutie08 answered Thursday September 2 2004, 7:51 pm: Tell her that you want a raise because you have been babysitting for a year now and you think you arent making enough for how long you working for... sugest something like $2 an hour [ DancinCutie08's advice column | Ask DancinCutie08 A Question ]
liddylflirtx3 answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 8:11 pm: OK - here's what I would do. Next time you see the boy's mother, tell her that you think it would be more appropriate and fair if she paid you more than $5.00 for 4 hours of babysitting. Also, she probably trusts you a lot to have you babysit him for almost a year now.
If she doesn't agree to this, then tell her you can only watch her son for an hour = to $5.00, or she'll have to find a new babysitter.
If you're uncomfortable approaching her yourself, talk to your mom or dad and ask them if they could help you!
sarahadelson answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 6:45 pm: Quit. You deserve to get more money. Or talk to her? Hmmm money for sex? I dont know what your thinking here? Trying going to my street corner for word. =D Wanna bang? God you little dip shit be the whore that you know you are. Who cares if she gets mad? You know you onlly want the job so you can bone her kid....
SNAKE answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 4:46 pm: holy shit ur rite that is low. i usually get $40 for 4 hrs. just say like im charging 5 dollars an hour now. if they dont liike it then u shudnt babysitt 4 them. its not worth it if theyre under payin u. [ SNAKE's advice column | Ask SNAKE A Question ]
funkychick107 answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 4:39 pm: I think you should clearly state that you think she is paying you unfairly. You should work out a wage with her, maybe $4.00 an hour or something like that. No one should be underpaid, unless they are a really bad babysitter. The mom should be understanding, and she should work our a good wage with you. If she dosen't , then it wasnt worth it anyway. [ funkychick107's advice column | Ask funkychick107 A Question ]
Red_Rose answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 4:38 pm: You need to stand up for yourself. If you're babysitting for 4 hours and she gives you $5, say to her "actually, i charge $5 an hour" or however much you charge. Chances are she's not gonna get mad at you right there. [ Red_Rose's advice column | Ask Red_Rose A Question ]
sxyxbabii answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 4:31 pm: well i totally understand where your coming from n i think she will too.. just ask her if it would be alright if you got paid a lil more because you really need the money.. she'll understand people do all that all the time! [ sxyxbabii's advice column | Ask sxyxbabii A Question ]
S_C answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 4:07 pm: well, i'd get $20 for that amount, and i don't think it's fair (but I do 3 kids) maybe tell her you've changed your cost, to $2 per kid, and $4 per hour, that way for four hours, you'd get $18, that isn't bad, or maybe like $3 per hour per kid that'd be $15 an hour, and maybe to her more reasonable, i'd ask her to atleast make it $3 an hour. Be like mrs so n so, I'm sorry, you're a nice lady, and your son is wonderful, but I feel like I'm getting underpaid. Just remember, be polite, and she'll atleast budge a little bit
o0psychicwish0o answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 3:48 pm: ok When i babysitt i get $3-4 dollars an hour sometime less and sometimes more. Depends on the people and the kid. $5 dollars for 4 hours isnt fair! I would just be like "Mrs._______ I really like ________ (the kid) and i like babysitting him but $5 for 4 hours isnt alot. I think i deserve more like ________ (what ever you think is right)." thats the best thing i can come up with [ o0psychicwish0o's advice column | Ask o0psychicwish0o A Question ]
PuReLuVeR143 answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 3:28 pm: i know that its hard to be assertive when it comes to adults and how they are paying you..but if they see that u are mature enough to approach them about that typa thing, they will respect u even more. if i were u, id sit down with her and be like...im __years old and i was thinking about getting a "real" job as a hostess at a resaraunt or something, because I really need more money..I absolutly LOVE ___[her kid] but unless i can get maybe like 2 dollars extra an hour..i think im gunna haveto quit babysitting =/...dont get me wrong i LOVE babysitting , but i really need some extra money, and 5 Dollars isnt quite doing it..........and blahblah...ya know?? u really just gotta say it cause theres really no other way..she will see how responsible and assertive u are and like u even more!!
love kristin [ PuReLuVeR143's advice column | Ask PuReLuVeR143 A Question ]
soljette answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 3:26 pm: 4 hours for 5 dollars?? you really need to tell her that what shes paying you is not fair at all. it should atleast be like 5 dollars per hour.. thats wrong. you definitely need to speak to her about it. a closed mouth wont get fed sweetie, so do what you gotta do. [ soljette's advice column | Ask soljette A Question ]
xxsportibabi17xx answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 3:20 pm: Wow! i definately think you should bring it up to the mother-just say to her when your getting ready to leave or whatever-I really feel that im not being payed fairly and i think i deserve more money. Then if shes ok with that you could set up a wage that works for both of you. [ xxsportibabi17xx's advice column | Ask xxsportibabi17xx A Question ]
SweetStarx89 answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 3:05 pm: Hey. Let her kno that your a student and that you sometimes need money for your own things and that since you have to take your time out and baysit let her kno if she can raise ur pay. like wut everyone said dont be nervous and just let her kno in a polite way. you dont have to tell her you can write her a little note and let her kno that he needs to eat sometimes and that $5 isnt enough if you can him need to eat yah kno? so just let her kno. Hope i helped! Take Care. x3 SweetStar. [ SweetStarx89's advice column | Ask SweetStarx89 A Question ]
icey0990 answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 2:50 pm: Hey... only $5 for 4 hours is really not enough! it should be at least $20 for 4 hours! I know you dont want to get her mad..but your a hard worker and you desserve to be paid fairly! Just talk to her in private and explain how you feel. Say you enjoy babysitting and the kid is behaved well, but you just really feel that you need to be paid more. You have a job now which means you gota "take care of business" as they say. :)
Best of luck! I`m sure once you tell her she`ll realize shes wrong also!
Hope i helped
-melissa [ icey0990's advice column | Ask icey0990 A Question ]
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