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[quote=Anonymous]We have had a similar problem with my DD who is now 17. I believe it is very important, especially for a girl/woman, to advocate their worth in a job and be assertive in their rate.

What I had my DD do was when a family would reach out to see if she could sit, she would reply (based on the time and number of kids involved) something like: Yes, I can babysit Jack and Jill (siblings) for four hours on June 1. My current rate is $20 an hour for two siblings. I also now take Zelle and Venmo if that is more convenient for you. I will see you on the 1st. Have a great day.”

I helped her write the text but she sent it. Recently she had an older siblings come home while she was babysitting to she was relieved early and wasn’t paid because the parents weren’t there. I also helped her draft a follow up for the next day after the parents never reached out to pay her. Having a Zelle and Venmo account has really helped over the last year with parents “forgetting” or not having cash. At the end of the day, your daughter is a business woman. Time is money. She could be doing something else with her time. Show her her worth. [/quote]

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