How to separate business and friendship?

[Anonymous]

My friend is going through a hard time at the momment. Basically she had to get her godson unexpected from out of state and bring him here. Me nor her are rich. She was struggling to figure out a childcare situation and I offered to help in the only way I knew I can. I'm a nanny and I have a great and flexible nanny family. I asked them and they said they would be ok with me bringing him. I told her that she could just pay me $100 dollars a week. Other people were saying $140. I want to help her but I still want to somehow set a boundry. It's like a 25 minute drive for her to bring him here everyday. And I told her why not just let him sleep some nights over to cut down the commute. Because my thing I don't drive I catch the bus and need to be on time.my nanny family has never had an issue with me being late and I don't want to start now. Also for this low of of rate I need her to understand that the rate is set. Whether she uses her days ot not. Does anyone have any advice.

[Anonymous]

It is a very kind thing you are doing and if you can afford it - that's great. I hope it works out for you.

[Anonymous]

How come she has a car and you don't? You are the poorer one, not her. Stop being a doormat.

[Anonymous]

I don't gave a car because I don't have a license. But I have decided to just say I can no longer do it.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

9:17 here. I think you made the right decision here. You are obviously a very kind and thoughtful person. But you need to protect yourself and your job.

It seems your friend's little boy may need lots of individual attention to help heal his past. I can't imagine it's an easy transition for him. Even if his difficulties aren't evident now, they will probably come to surface soon enough. Maybe you can visit with them on the weekends. Bless you.