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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is the reason I ask for guaranteed hours. I can't afford to lose 1.5 weeks of my pay because you decide to go out of town. I would say at least pay her for 3 days (since she works 4 days a week, that was about 6 days lost right?). That way she will have some money and she will feel that you do right by her and she will be more loyal to you as well. [/quote]

I had a part-time nanny/sitter and guaranteed her a set number of hours per week.  I figured that would keep her from dumping me for a more stable situation (we had parents watching our daughter, and she was just there to give them a break a few days a week).  She generally worked (and was paid for) 12 hours/week; we guaranteed payment for 10. Everyone seemed happy with that situation.[/quote]

I'm the PP you quoted. I like guaranteed hours as I know I can count on the money. I have taken an extra 1 day a week position that is just for 1-1.5 hours that day. I am already close by when I finish my other PT job that day which just happened to be the day I got off early, so it doesn't take much time to get to that 2nd one. I am guaranteed $30 for that time, it usually is just one hour but if it ever goes over 90 I am paid extra. If she doesn't need me that day, I still get paid. Most people would have a HARD time finding someone for a 1 day (up to) 90 minutes position (with a chance for additional hours if available). I love it since it guarantees me half my cell phone bill for that time slot. I pick up a child from daycare and walk him home, then play with him for 20-45 minutes until parents get home. Easiest job in the world, great pay, but I wouldn't commit to doing that without guaranteed hours. I could see the parents trying to just pay for 30 minutes if they got home early, or canceling saying they could get him that day after all. [/quote]

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