Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is the pay in cash? 8 hours is a lot for Saturday. I'd do it for $30 for 2 kids, but less hours.

Yes, cash and guaranteed. I thought longer hours were more appealing. No?

Not on a weekend.

Agree. Maybe 6 hours better, 9-3, or 10-4.

Why not get a nanny for the baby while 3 ye old is in preschool? Cheaper than 8 hr chunk for 2 kids on a weekend.

Anonymous wrote:OP again. Excellent points made here and thank you for your responses.

Okay, how about this: 6 hours, $30 an hour, 10 to 4 or 11 to 5? That way the nanny or teacher could still sleep late and have the evening free with $180 cash in her pocket?

NP here and that has to be good! Geez!! $180 in your pocket every Saturday?! Come on!

Anonymous wrote:This is possible, but be open to other days besides Saturday.

I can’t. DH almost always gets Sunday’s off and I like my weekday routine with the kids. All my friends work during the week as well.

OP again. Excellent points made here and thank you for your responses.

Okay, how about this: 6 hours, $30 an hour, 10 to 4 or 11 to 5? That way the nanny or teacher could still sleep late and have the evening free with $180 cash in her pocket?

Op you might be able to find someone, but you have a lot of competition right now. I make $35-$50 an hour at my restaurant shift, and that's not even on very busy night or in a fancy restaurant. I do have some breaks, I can be late to work and I can leave early if it slows down. I can ask for help if it gets too crazy, and food and drinks are free. We hire most people who apply and show up. At least they get a chance to show if they can do it.
Babysitter are asked a lot more, including references.

This is possible, but be open to other days besides Saturday.

Maybe a college student would be willing to do it, but maybe 4-6 hours.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is the pay in cash? 8 hours is a lot for Saturday. I'd do it for $30 for 2 kids, but less hours.

Yes, cash and guaranteed. I thought longer hours were more appealing. No?

Well, yes and no. Not for a preschool teacher who already worked all week, but needs some extra cash.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is the pay in cash? 8 hours is a lot for Saturday. I'd do it for $30 for 2 kids, but less hours.

Yes, cash and guaranteed. I thought longer hours were more appealing. No?

Not on a weekend.

Anonymous wrote:Is the pay in cash? 8 hours is a lot for Saturday. I'd do it for $30 for 2 kids, but less hours.

Yes, cash and guaranteed. I thought longer hours were more appealing. No?

Anonymous wrote:sounds like you could hire a local teen babysitter once a week.

Thanks but I’m not comfortable with a teen babysitter. I was hoping for a regular nanny or preschool teacher.

Is the pay in cash? 8 hours is a lot for Saturday. I'd do it for $30 for 2 kids, but less hours.

sounds like you could hire a local teen babysitter once a week.

I’m a SAHM with a one year old and three year old. Even with my 3 yr old in morning preschool, I still get nothing done. DH works long hours and also is on call on the weekends. He’s a huge help when home but I can’t count on his help with his schedule. I never get a break to get my hair cut, work out, see friends, organize my house, etc.

I’d love a nanny for eight hours on a Saturday to watch and play both kids and sometimes just the baby so I could do stuff with my 3 yr old alone. Is this workable/doable? Is $25 an hour a good starting rate? Anyone have a weekend nanny? TIA