Anonymous
Post 10/06/2014 23:17     Subject: What would you charge?
Anonymous wrote:OP here, I just feel like I was being extremely fair and she made me feel bad about it, like I was being unreasonable. I don't have guaranteed hours, and haven't worked all week, so I thought it would "even out" for them. It is okay though, there's a huge wedding party coming here that weekend and I found a babysitting gig on sittercity. I will be making even more money. I'm slightly ticked off, but it all worked out for the best I suppose!


You were being fair, but that doesnt mean they have the money. Don't take it personally. It is very immature of you to do that. Don't make assumptions about your bosses financial situation. If you want guaranteed hours, tell them. Don't get all bent out of shape without communicating properly.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2014 09:02     Subject: What would you charge?
17:25 - being able to afford a nanny doesn't mean that you always choose to spend an extra $500 or moreon a couple of nights away. The family is under no obligation to use the nanny at all. If they have a free, equally trusted, option - why on earth not take advantage of that? It's a decision any one of us would probably make in our own lives.

The nanny quoted a perfectly reasonable, fair rate and it was more than the family was willing to spend, and they had other options. So be it.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2014 20:39     Subject: What would you charge?
OP here, I just feel like I was being extremely fair and she made me feel bad about it, like I was being unreasonable. I don't have guaranteed hours, and haven't worked all week, so I thought it would "even out" for them. It is okay though, there's a huge wedding party coming here that weekend and I found a babysitting gig on sittercity. I will be making even more money. I'm slightly ticked off, but it all worked out for the best I suppose!
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2014 18:49     Subject: Re:What would you charge?
I am sorry it did not work out. How do you feel, OP? Are you wishing you had settled? If you did, would you feel resentful?
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2014 17:25     Subject: What would you charge?
Anonymous wrote:MB here. Our nanny has done this for us a few times. We pay $75 for the overnights (the kids do not wake overnight) and overtime for any/all waking hours.

It adds up fast. For a period like you're describing we'd be looking at something like 21+ hours of overtime, plus two nights (she be getting paid for the Monday already, although it would typically have been a holdiay so I'm not sure how we'd handle that - perhaps giving her a day off in lieu of the holiday). So that amount for us would be probably around $600.

Your offer was fair, but it is expensive for a family so don't take it personally. If they can get virtually free care from a friend then I'd probably do the same thing.


Having a nanny is expensive. They wanted to low ball her. If they couldn't afford her very generous rate, then they can't afford a nanny or a trip.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2014 11:55     Subject: What would you charge?
MB here. Our nanny has done this for us a few times. We pay $75 for the overnights (the kids do not wake overnight) and overtime for any/all waking hours.

It adds up fast. For a period like you're describing we'd be looking at something like 21+ hours of overtime, plus two nights (she be getting paid for the Monday already, although it would typically have been a holdiay so I'm not sure how we'd handle that - perhaps giving her a day off in lieu of the holiday). So that amount for us would be probably around $600.

Your offer was fair, but it is expensive for a family so don't take it personally. If they can get virtually free care from a friend then I'd probably do the same thing.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2014 10:31     Subject: What would you charge?
So I quoted them $500 and they said sorry just can't afford that, and that they are going to drop the kids off with their friend instead. They didn't even try asking me to go lower. Sucks because I thought I was being very generous with that price, and that they valued me more than that. Guess not...pshhh.
Anonymous
Post 09/30/2014 01:27     Subject: What would you charge?
Your regular rate for awake hours. $100 for the overnights.
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2014 17:31     Subject: What would you charge?
I think $500-600 total is very reasonable.
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2014 13:55     Subject: Re:What would you charge?
I think you are going too low. I can understand offering them a deal if you feel bad charging them your overtime rate but it is enough to just charge you regular hourly rate in that case. Then do a flat rate for the overnights.
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2014 11:06     Subject: What would you charge?
OP here, typo- it was supposed to say $500, which is still on the lower side I believe, but I am willing to do it for that. I will propose that price or a little more.
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2014 09:51     Subject: What would you charge?
Anonymous wrote:OP here, I was thinking around $400. I don't want to offend them with a too low or too high price.



I completely understand. Only you know what the comfort zone is. I think you are saying you'll do 53 hours for $400, making your hourly rate $7.50. That sounds incredibly low to me.
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2014 09:39     Subject: What would you charge?
OP here, I was thinking around $400. I don't want to offend them with a too low or too high price.
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2014 09:25     Subject: Re:What would you charge?
Overtime rate for days and flat rate overnight.
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2014 09:19     Subject: What would you charge?
So I live on Martha's Vineyard and get paid $17/hr. The parents asked me to watch the kids Columbus Day Weekend Saturday afternoon (12ish) through Monday evening (5ish) I have no idea what I should charge. What do you think is fair? The kids are 4 and 18 months.