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Paid too much?
Okay, this may not seem like a problem, but I started babysitting for this one family this summer. They have a pretty big house and good jobs, so it's not like they are poor. I think they overpay me though. I know I shouldn't complain, but they paid me $40 for watching a 4-year-old and a nine-year-old from 6-11pm....and they pay me $100 a week to watch the 9-year-old while they are at work during the summer....watching the nine-year-old basically consists of watching tv or watching him play nintendo or watching him fish. it's not a hard job, and I enjoy it...should I say something about the high pay, or just take it as them appreciating me and being nice? I don't want to get more than I deserve....
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wel it does seem as though they are overpaying you a bit, most people get maybe 11 dollars an hour i think? but you dont want to upset the. When they say is 60 okey? say something like:
oh 20/30 is perfect!
they may seem a bit surprised but theyyl be happy enough when theyh start saving money!
chewie
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well it is a tough one but tell them that you think you are to young to be getting 100 dollars for babysitting i mean they could just take them to a day care but then again they probley trust you better that a daycare and they are willing to give you the regulare fee of a real daycare and they apperciate you taking your time for theyre kids so just ask if you are putting them in any kind of money situation were they need the money but dont want to quit paying you.
abercrombie13
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Dear, money trouble As long as you are doing your job and earning money then there should be no problem if the Parents want to pay you more than you belive you deserve and you feel uncomfortable confront them about it they may just be giving you it because they feel you deserve it. Your friend Violet
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i get paid 150 a week so dont feel bad TAKE THE MONEY lol dont worry anout it! and my job is easy but sooo boring!
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You deserve a million dollars for being a dependable babysitter. Seeing as the parents can't give you the million dollars, they are giving you what they can afford. If they couldn't afford it, they wouldn't give it to you - or they would ask about lowering the rate. Just make sure you let them know how much you appreciate it, and you can even tell them if they are short on money one week not to worry about it. Be sure to go the extra mile, treat the kids and parents with the utmost respect, and do the best job you can do at babysitting. That is all any parent asks for. :)
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okay i babysit alot too and that is about what i get paid $8 an hour, which is pretty much average for alot of people. if they ask u how much u usually get pay, then you cn let them know how much you think would be good and reasonable, but if they don't, then they're obviously willing to pay what they do.
I hope my advice helped and good luck figuring out what to do!!!
-*- missmad127 -*-
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Tell somebody then ask a friend how much he or she gets paid, but if the parents ask you to do something wierd or freaky.. RUN. The could just be luring u so always bring your cell
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Dear Paid Too Much?,
I think that if you feel that it is too much money then you should say something but just think maybe they know they are giving you alot of money because maybe they think you are a great baby-sitter and they want to keep you so that is why they are paying you alot, just be gracious and take it. Be the best baby-siite you can be! Good Luck!!
<3Alli
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if you feel unconfy taking the money when they hand it to you see how much it is and if it is too much then say that they are giving you to much..then tell them what you think you should get. thats is what I did they were paying my $60 for watching 2 kids from 7pm-2am. It may seem long but i only needed $30...but since i said something i'm not getting over paid and i feel more confy taking the money because i know i earned that much. hoped i help!!
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Say something if you really feel you need to. But if your family really needs the money than take it as a big tip!
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well its really up to you and uh its really alot of money if your really that poor take the money
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Aw thats really thoughtful of you! But thats about and around average pay. Haha thats all that babysitting is, and its great! Its their decision on how much to pay you, not theirs. And sounds like they got some extra money, so they were being thoughtful and appreciated your simple work! =)
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Hi my name is brandy and i am not answering your question because i dont know what to say but how did you get a babysitting job like that because i have been trying to get a babysitting job but it is just not working out so if you have an answer for me can you please send me an e-mail at Beverlyguess@aol.com i am soo sorry for not answering you question but please and thank-you in advance.
Brandy Bell
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$40 for watching a kid for 5 hours is only $8 an hour, which is a FAIR price. so you may think that they are overpaying you, but in general, its a good price.
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Honestly, you are not being overpaid. If you think about it, you were paid $40 for 4 hours of babysitting. That's $10 an hour for 2 kids, breaking down to $5 per kid. That's about the going rate. $100 per week for the 9 year old is a little high, but people willingly pay that for someone who comes to their home and is trustworthy.
I would be grateful for the job you love so much. And Elcee had a great point. Maybe if you feel like you're rolling in the dough and you like the kids and parents so much, a great way do show appreciation is to do something fun for the kids. Maybe you could treat them to a pizza for dinner one night? Or the ice cream thing was a good idea, if you can't take them out for ice cream then you can buy a 1/2 gallon and some toppings before you get there and let them make their own sundaes. That's always fun. Another way to show appreciation is to clean up the house. Do their dishes, maybe help the 9 year old clean his room...Cleaning sucks, I know but the parents will greatly appreciate it when they come home...it's one less thing for them to do.
Good luck!
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If they were taking the kids to day care the cost would probably be more, not including the gas to transport the kids. They have probably figured that all out and pay you accordingly. Don't say anything about the pay, if they thought it was too much they'd pay you less. Just send them a little thank you card telling them how great it is to work for them..and that you appreciate the opportunity.
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They obviously appreciate what a really good job you are doing for them. I am sure that they are aware that they are paying over the odds but perhaps they feel it is worth it to keep someone they trust and the children like.
They may feel a little uncomfortable if you ask them about so I suggest you accept what they pay with good grace. It would be worth opening up a savings account for the extra you earn so that you could occasionally treat the children to an ice cream or go to the arcade.
Have a wonderful summer. All the best.
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They are obviously happy with the good job that you do with the children.
Take the money as a compliment.
If, though you aren't happy or you feel uncomfortable about it, tell them. :)
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