WWYD Babysittter & Vacation

We asked our babysitter to come with us to our time share for a mini vacation (2 nights). We told her she could bring her friend (which we know) and they have the day to themselves then at night they would watch the kids and we would pay them.

So my mini van is still not fixed from the accident (3 mths ago). We looked into renting a mini van and its going to pay almost $300 on top of all the other vacation expenses.

So since money is a little tight between moving and DS's 1st bday MIL offered to watch the kids.

Now I feel bad cancelling on my babysitter, but I was still going to offer her to come for a vacation. Should I pay her still?

What would you do in this case?

Re: WWYD Babysittter & Vacation

Honestly...sh*t happens. She'll have no choice but to understand. You were awfully nice to offer her this opportunity. But like I said.....things happen and you really can't do it.


Should you pay her for what?
Isn't your IL's watching the kids?


If she isn't watching the kids then why would she get paid?

Have fun on your vacation!!!

Re: WWYD Babysittter & Vacation

I always pay my nanny when we go on vacation.

Re: WWYD Babysittter & Vacation

Did you tell her about specific days? The chance is she probably planned this with the friend also who in turn could have scheduled time off.

I would pay her unless she is OK and her friend is too.

Re: WWYD Babysittter & Vacation

alright DH was able to get the mini van rental for $50 a day. So we are going to take it.

Everything is worked out now.

Re: WWYD Babysittter & Vacation

That's even better!