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[quote=Anonymous]I posted an ad on sittercity for a casual babysitter who I would use on a weekly basis for evenings out etc. After a couple of emails back and forth with this particular woman we set up sort of a working interview. I have no reason to think she wouldn't work out, but I would just be home for the first time and let her watch the kids while I do things around the house and she would be our sitter from them on. Everything is set; she has my number, address, the time and date etc. and then decides to email me saying that we never discussed pay and she charges x amount.

She's right -- we never discussed pay and I feel really stupid about not bringing it up. However, I clearly stated in my ad (which she replied to), the dollar amount that I am willing to pay.

I have an uncomfortable feeling about this, it just seems very unprofessional. I'm not sure if this is a tactic to get me to agree to the higher rate since it's so last minute, or if she somehow skipped over that part of add where I stated what the hourly rate would be.

I do have 2 other good options I could contact (and I will be sure to bring up the pay next time) but before doing that, I would like to know what other moms think about this situation? 
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