She is inexperienced and obviously not happy. But I can tell she could not find anyone better with the time she had (balance of experience/quality of care v rate of the person).

She is acting immature and should not be voicing to that to you. But if you want the $ just go for it this one time. I would be surprised if the Mom would try to cheat you. I think she is just immature, inexperienced, and/or not professional. In the unlikely scenario that she really does underpay you the day of, tell her you will post her name on the DCUM nanny boards, Nextdoor, or wherever else, if she doesn't pay the full amount. Sitters/Nannies should not tolerate a bait and switch.

Do it once then block them. I don’t have time for people that low ball me when I’m caring for their most valuable possessions.

If you've already committed and she is paying your rate, I would go if it's a one-time thing. After that, just let her know it sounds like you guys have different rates in mind if you don't want the job.

It was rude of the Mother to invite you over to meet the children if she thought your rate was too high.

Who needs that?
For her to state, “There is not much for you to do......” is just crazy.

With three kids, you are responsible for EACH one - bar none.

My best advice: ->> Contact them + let them know that you will actually not be coming in on Friday.
You don’t have to state the reason unless you want to.

Good luck.

Anonymous wrote:Cancel. She is going to try to cheat you. Move on. Never let them hagle about your rate.

Agree.

Cancel. She is going to try to cheat you. Move on. Never let them hagle about your rate.

Just decline and move on. If you confirmed your rate and she is grumbling or commenting, not worth the drama. She should negotiate your rate before you come.

There was a family who wanted someone babysit for them on coming Friday.
I talked with them ( email and told them about my rate)
They were okay and wanted me to meet children before Friday.
So I went there and the mom was keeping telling me there is not too much to do and your rate is higher.
I was confused since they told me there are okay with rate . That’s why I went to meet children.
I texted them after meeting with children and asked them is she okay with rate.
She said she don’t have time to find someone else so she don’t have option.
Could you please tell me how I could deal with that kind of families?
Specially, when she was keep telling me there is nothing much to do and my rate is higher.
Then why she told me to come and meet kids.
She had to reject me if my rate was that higher.
Thanks