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my sister's letting me babysit her baby more and more. and i liked at at first. but now it's getting ayyoning. like last time i had to be there by 6.30 AM. im thinking of asking for 2.50 an hour,and i dont wanna be selfesh and greedy, but with her i have to be really flexible. should i charge her money, sotp whining and just do it, or just not do it at all.
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I think that you should sit down and have a talk with your sister. Explain to her how you can't be there for her all the time, and maybe she should hire a back-up babysitter. Then ask her if you could have a raise because you're with the baby so often. If you don't agree with the times, like being there at 6:30, tell her, but make sure you explain why. Maybe you guys can come to an agreement and set a limit on hours. Hope all goes well.
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well really she is taking addvantage you should really charge her because if she had to hire a baby sitter she would have had to pay so she should pay you if you are doing the job and dont do it if she refuses xxx xWhiteTigerx
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I would charge her money, but like one buck an hour. Believe me, my family does the same thing, and I charge them too. Hope this helped.
*~Alexia~*
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I'm sorry if what I'm about to say sounds a bit on the harsh side - but you definitely deserve something for doing it. I mean, I know she's your sister, but after all, it's your time, and you are doing something for her. $2.50 an hour is not even greedy at all. It's actually a bit underpriced per hour. If I was you, wait another week or so. See if she says anything to you. If not, just say '___, well.. I don't want to hurt your feelings, but would you mind giving me a little something for watching the baby because I could use some spare money whenever you have it - even if it's once or twice a month.' From there, you are giving her the option to give whatever she feels you deserve, and you aren't really putting her on the spot. If your sister REALLY cannot afford to give you anything- then just know that you are doing a great thing for her and the baby =] Hope I`ve Helped - and if you need anything else, feel free to ask ♥
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I think your time is worth something. By all means if you are performing a service charge for it. You can give her a discount if you want to, I think she'd be hard pressed to find anyone else reliable for 2.50 per hour. :)
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