Trying Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Has anyone ever used a sitter for a whole weekend? I'm trying to get an idea of what to pay her for 48 hours, in U.S. $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgo Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I would ask her how much she would charge. That way you're on the same page. A whole weekend alone sounds really nice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captains wife Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Does she want to be paid on hourly basis? If so paying 15 an hour during day is reasonable and the 8-10 dollars for night hours. That will add up quickly (ie cost over $550) but would only pay that for older, more experienced nanny. Other than that I would calculate the cost for 2 days on the basis of what an annual salary for a nanny might be (ie working off a figure of about $50,000) and then throw in a little extra. That would get you to around $300 which is perfectly reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fern Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 This is definitely not off topic! I have to travel for work and didn't for the first few months because I couldn't figure out the childcare thing. Last week I had a job that I had contracted for before my husbands death and I couldn't cancel without serious professional penalty. And....we have to figure this out or I will need a new career. So, I asked the babysitter if she would come with us and if she would accept a daily rate. She said yes! We got hotel rooms next to each other and she did 8hrs each day and I did the rest. It was stressful because I had no break but it was less stressful than worrying about her looking after Bean 24/7. And my 5yr old was happy to be with me. The babysitter was happy for the adventure. If I had paid her by the hour is would have been crippling but we came to an agreement on a daily rate and that she would work no more than 8hrs a day and I would cover all expenses. Not a solution for everyone because there was extra airfare and hotel costs, but I think we will do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarbell Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I did it a few times in years past (last time was in 2012 Lol) I had two teenage girls who live next door. I paid each one 100...So it was 200 for the weekend for 3. Plus they could go back and forth from there house to mine. I know that's cheap for 3...But they thought they hit the jackpot (they were 16 and 18)... If you have any teenage neighbors close by that's what I would suggest......Plus there parents were only 200 ft away and made sure they were doing what they were supposed to. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trying Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 This is a 22 year old, fresh out of college, recently engaged, living with her parents, has a low paying job. I'm very close friends with her parents and her fiance's parents and my kids are close to both of them. I figured my 17 year old would be happier with them at the house than grandma and that the couple could use a little extra money. 17 year old doesn't need anything from them, 11 year old needs rides to sports and meals so a pretty easy gig. $300 sounds reasonable since they will be burning some gas too. Totally worth it for me to get a weekend away and no guilt from a cranky 17 year old stuck with grandma! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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