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turkeybaby
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Having to cancel babysitter
I was wondering what people do when they schedule a babysitter and then plans change and they don't need the babysitter anymore. I have one scheduled and really do not need her because my plans changed, but I feel bad. Should I offer her some money? I know she takes the train from the city so she can visit her parents out here as well.
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Posted 7/26/11 10:34 AM  |
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JennZ
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
Just tell her your plans changed. I wouldnt offer her any money.
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| Posted 7/26/11 10:37 AM |
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bicosi
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
just tell her that you don't need her.. that's it.. do not offer her money
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| Posted 7/26/11 10:39 AM |
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MrsDrMatt
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
I would ABSOLUTELY offer her money. She put the day aside and may have said no to another possible job. I would pay her for half the time you originally asker her to sit.
The only exception is if you cancel weeks in advance.
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| Posted 7/26/11 10:53 AM |
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CrankyPants
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
How far in advance are you cancelling?
If you are giving her several days notice, I don't think I would offer to pay her, but anything less than that I would definitely pay her.
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| Posted 7/26/11 10:56 AM |
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turkeybaby
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
OK, thanks for the advice. I just booked her yesterday and when I spoke with her today and said I might not need her, she said she took the train from NYC to come to her parents house sleep over and then come to watch my kids.
I was just going to use her for 2 hours so I was thinking of giving her the cost of her tickets plus a little more. I didn't know that she moved to the city.
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| Posted 7/26/11 10:56 AM |
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CrankyPants
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
Posted by turkeybaby
OK, thanks for the advice. I just booked her yesterday and when I spoke with her today and said I might not need her, she said she took the train from NYC to come to her parents house sleep over and then come to watch my kids.
I was just going to use her for 2 hours so I was thinking of giving her the cost of her tickets plus a little more. I didn't know that she moved to the city.
I think that sounds fair.
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| Posted 7/26/11 10:58 AM |
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Marcie
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
Honestly...since it was such short notice...I would pay her for the day. 
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| Posted 7/26/11 11:05 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
If you are going to be paying her anwyay, then just go out for a few hours.
Go to dinner, a movie, shopping.
That is what I would do.
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| Posted 7/26/11 11:05 AM |
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julz33
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
Posted by NervousNell
If you are going to be paying her anwyay, then just go out for a few hours.
Go to dinner, a movie, shopping.
That is what I would do.
I agree!
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| Posted 7/26/11 11:09 AM |
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CaMacho
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
Posted by NervousNell
If you are going to be paying her anwyay, then just go out for a few hours.
Go to dinner, a movie, shopping.
That is what I would do.
That's a great idea (unless the kids are sick of course).
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| Posted 7/26/11 11:11 AM |
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CouponKT
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
Posted by CrankyPants
How far in advance are you cancelling?
If you are giving her several days notice, I don't think I would offer to pay her, but anything less than that I would definitely pay her.
yes, I agree.
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| Posted 7/26/11 11:14 AM |
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bicosi
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
Posted by NervousNell
If you are going to be paying her anwyay, then just go out for a few hours.
Go to dinner, a movie, shopping.
That is what I would do.
seriously!
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| Posted 7/26/11 11:15 AM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
Posted by julz33
Posted by NervousNell
If you are going to be paying her anwyay, then just go out for a few hours.
Go to dinner, a movie, shopping.
That is what I would do.
I agree!
same here
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| Posted 7/26/11 11:18 AM |
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
Posted by NervousNell
If you are going to be paying her anwyay, then just go out for a few hours.
Go to dinner, a movie, shopping.
That is what I would do.
Ditto!
Your plans changed, but go ahead and make your own new plans with DH and do something else. Don't waste the night if you already have a sitter set up.
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| Posted 7/26/11 11:20 AM |
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turkeybaby
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Jodi
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
Thanks for the responses. I was supposed to go to doc appt so nothing too exciting and then I have a friend that said she could watch my kids. I offered to either have her come here and still sit for the original two hours that I told her about or just give her $25.00 and she doesnt have to come. She charges 15 an hour.
I still haven't heard back from her and I have text her several times in the last few hours.
I have to leave soon and I have not heard from her so should I just bring my kids to my friends and pay her later?
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| Posted 7/26/11 12:18 PM |
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annoyedTTCer
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
Posted by MrsDrMatt
I would ABSOLUTELY offer her money. She put the day aside and may have said no to another possible job. I would pay her for half the time you originally asker her to sit.
The only exception is if you cancel weeks in advance.
Ditto
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| Posted 7/26/11 12:42 PM |
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turkeybaby
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Re: Having to cancel babysitter
Thanks! I just dropped off the money at her house. She was very appreciative!
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| Posted 7/26/11 1:40 PM |
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