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[quote=nannydebsays]Days off don't matter here, IMO. They want a weekly rate, give them just that. I wouldn't go lower that $1200 as your start point, and in negotiations, I wouldn't accept less than $1000. Frankly, less than minimum wage for 16 hours a day for 14 days is less than what you should get - OT ought to be factored in as well.

OP, before you agree to anything, get all of your questions answered. If you'll be caring for additional children, ASK how those parents will be paying you. (I'd go with $5 extra per hour per kid minimum.) Where will you be sleeping? What SPECIFIC days/times will you be off? What means of transportation will you have to use when off the clock? Make sure all your needs are paid for at all times. You shouldn't spend a single dime for your needs. If you "want" something out of the ordinary, it's on your bill though.

If they won't answer questions, then you CAN NOT give them a weekly rate. Period. Tell them you must know the details, take notes, and type up an initial agreement outlining all the info for you all to sign that includes the price you have set.

Then a month before you go on your work trip, take the agreement back out, go back over it, and make sure everything is the same. If they have made changes that will add to your workload, increase your price. Type up a new form, label it "Work Agreement for the week of X - X" and have it signed by all of you. (Add a clause that any change to the agreement will need your approval and will add to the fee you are paid.)

Then take the agreement with you on the trip, and stick to it. If you don't stick to it, you will wind up angry and burned out from working 24/7 caring for every kid birthed by any of their friends who come along.

So, basically, don't take less money than you'll be happy with if it all goes south and you end up working round the clock and caring for numerous kids. Only you know what that number is![/quote]

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