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headoverheels
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WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
DH and i are going away for the night from Thursday to Friday. we will be leaving at 10am Thursday and coming back after dinner on Friday, maybe around 7 or 8pm. that's two full days with DS, including putting him to bed both nights (he goes to bed at 7pm).
DS is 6 months old.
how much would you pay/charge for this stay?
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twicethefun
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
$200 I am just guessing though.
Message edited 3/17/2009 8:33:28 PM.
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| Posted 3/17/09 8:27 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
Is this your regular sitter?
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| Posted 3/17/09 8:30 PM |
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dawnygirl25
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
Posted by KateDevine
Is this your regular sitter?
yeah that would affect my answer.
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| Posted 3/17/09 8:32 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
Posted by dawnygirl25
Posted by KateDevine
Is this your regular sitter?
yeah that would affect my answer.
yes
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| Posted 3/17/09 8:32 PM |
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longford73
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
If you don't already have a per hour rate set up I would honestly just ask. Just say we haven't done this before what do you think is fair. I would also bring a small souvenir as a thank you. That way you guarantee another trip for you and DH.
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| Posted 3/17/09 8:37 PM |
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karacg
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
I think I would ask her straight out.
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| Posted 3/17/09 8:37 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
Posted by karacg
I think I would ask her straight out.
i did but i wanted to see if her price was the "going rate"
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| Posted 3/17/09 8:38 PM |
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twicethefun
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
NOw I am curious, what's her price? DO you mind telling?
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| Posted 3/17/09 8:39 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
Posted by twicethefun
NOw I am curious, what's her price? DO you mind telling?
i don't mind, but i want to wait to see what other people say, i don't want to sway anyone's answers
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| Posted 3/17/09 8:41 PM |
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beachgirl
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
I would say $200 to $250.
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| Posted 3/17/09 8:45 PM |
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twicethefun
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by twicethefun
NOw I am curious, what's her price? DO you mind telling?
i don't mind, but i want to wait to see what other people say, i don't want to sway anyone's answers
I can wait
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| Posted 3/17/09 9:02 PM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
$200 or $250
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| Posted 3/17/09 9:03 PM |
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cantbelieveit
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
I would say $200.
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| Posted 3/17/09 9:04 PM |
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lovemy2boys
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
100-150 I guess I am cheaplol!
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| Posted 3/17/09 9:19 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
Well, I'd probably pay her regular daily rate, plus time and half for the extra time (LB, you know where I get that from )
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| Posted 3/17/09 9:21 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
Posted by KateDevine
Well, I'd probably pay her regular daily rate, plus time and half for the extra time (LB, you know where I get that from )
actually you are the one who hit the nail on the head!
she is asking $175 which is what she would get for working 2 days and getting time and a half for overnight.
i was so surprised to see $200 -$250 - i thought she was over-charging me!
ok glad to know she isn't 
(BTW for those that don't know my regular sitter is my younger sister. i was NOT trying to under-pay her but in the back of my mind i couldn't help but think that i would not be asking for $$ if it was the other way around  but she doesn't have another job and i don't think anyone else in our families could do this since it's during the week, so i understand.)
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| Posted 3/17/09 9:35 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by KateDevine
Well, I'd probably pay her regular daily rate, plus time and half for the extra time (LB, you know where I get that from )
actually you are the one who hit the nail on the head!
she is asking $175 which is what she would get for working 2 days and getting time and a half for overnight.
i was so surprised to see $200 -$250 - i thought she was over-charging me!
ok glad to know she isn't
(BTW for those that don't know my regular sitter is my younger sister. i was NOT trying to under-pay her but in the back of my mind i couldn't help but think that i would not be asking for $$ if it was the other way around but she doesn't have another job and i don't think anyone else in our families could do this since it's during the week, so i understand.)
I'd probably leave her $200 tho, like the $175 and then some extra to order herself a nice dinner or something while DS was sleeping, you know?
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| Posted 3/17/09 10:11 PM |
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lovemy2boys
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by KateDevine
Well, I'd probably pay her regular daily rate, plus time and half for the extra time (LB, you know where I get that from )
actually you are the one who hit the nail on the head!
she is asking $175 which is what she would get for working 2 days and getting time and a half for overnight.
i was so surprised to see $200 -$250 - i thought she was over-charging me!
ok glad to know she isn't
(BTW for those that don't know my regular sitter is my younger sister. i was NOT trying to under-pay her but in the back of my mind i couldn't help but think that i would not be asking for $$ if it was the other way around but she doesn't have another job and i don't think anyone else in our families could do this since it's during the week, so i understand.)
I'd probably leave her $200 tho, like the $175 and then some extra to order herself a nice dinner or something while DS was sleeping, you know?
pfffffffft, if my sister was watching him she would be getting NADA watching baby is payment enough
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| Posted 3/17/09 10:23 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
I definitely think $200 is reasonable.
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| Posted 3/17/09 11:04 PM |
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InShock
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
Posted by monkeybride
I definitely think $200 is reasonable.
ITA.
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| Posted 3/17/09 11:08 PM |
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Stacey1403
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Re: WWYD - babysitter staying overnight
Going to do more dishes huh?  
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| Posted 3/17/09 11:14 PM |
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