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Babysitting rates?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Nero, Sep 27, 2010.

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  1. Nero

    Nero Member

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    Hey gang, just a quick question for you.

    What do you normally pay per hour for babysitting?

    Trying to help out my daughter who is wanting to put up some flyers for babysitting, but she doesn't know what is a reasonable rate these days.

    I am seeing 10-12 per hour on Google, but I don't know what people are actually charging or paying.

    Thanks much guys
     
    #1 Nero, Sep 27, 2010
  2. the futants

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    One of our sitters charges $10 and the other (much better) one charges $12.
     
    #2 the futants, Sep 27, 2010
  3. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum
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    Depends on what they look like.

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    #3 Xerobull, Sep 27, 2010
  4. teknokid

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    I am currently paying mine $10 an hour w/ open fridge. Since she is an old lady, she doesnt eat that much, so it doesn't matter much to us.
     
    #4 teknokid, Sep 27, 2010
  5. juicystream

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    Katy,

    How would you feel about making a few hundred extra every time you come babysit?
     
    #5 juicystream, Sep 27, 2010
  6. Royals Ego

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    always put 'open'
     
    #6 Royals Ego, Sep 27, 2010
  7. SwoLy-D

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    I will watch your children. :eek:

    Seriously. I will.
     
    #7 SwoLy-D, Sep 27, 2010
  8. Uprising

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    Just saw that SNL skit. :grin:
     
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  9. RV6

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    Your daughter? If she's just a young girl trying to earn extra money, in her pre-teens or early teens, i wouldnt expect anyone to pay her over 10 bucks an hour, unless they're really nice. I'd say ask for 9 or 10. For her to get more than that she'd have to be pretty experienced, since these jobs probably top off at about 15, on average.
     
    #9 RV6, Sep 27, 2010
  10. ScriboErgoSum

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    We pay $15 an hour for someone to take care of our 2 kids (15 months and the other is almost 3). 2 kids at this age is a lot more cumbersome than watching older kids. We also use one of their former teachers from day care or a really smart, professional college grad.

    I imagine if you're watching older kids and are a younger age, 10-12 an hour seems reasonable.
     
    #10 ScriboErgoSum, Sep 27, 2010
  11. DFWRocket

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    We pay $10 for our two girls (3 & 4). The Babysitters we use are 18 & 22.
     
    #11 DFWRocket, Sep 27, 2010
  12. yaonow

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    say it depends on how bratty their kids are
     
    #12 yaonow, Sep 27, 2010
  13. El Hitman

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    My friend introduced me to a baby sitter over the weekend that he's been using for 2 yrs. She charges $1 an hour. Or $12 bucks per shift. lol. Now that's what I call a good deal. :grin:
     
    #13 El Hitman, Sep 27, 2010
  14. Codman

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    It greatly depends on the number of kids, and how much effort goes into the actual "sitting."

    ADHD = more money. :grin:
     
    #14 Codman, Sep 27, 2010
  15. m_cable

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    Not sure how this one went uncommented but, um.. Hispanic?
     
    #15 m_cable, Sep 27, 2010
  16. RV6

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    fixed
     
    #16 RV6, Sep 27, 2010
  17. Harrisment

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    Sounds like a GREAT deal!

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    #17 Harrisment, Sep 27, 2010
  18. El Hitman

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    She's not a freakin stripper or a pedophile. She's my friends grandma. And screw everybody that pays more than a dollar an hour. lol :grin:
     
    #18 El Hitman, Sep 28, 2010
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    [​IMG]
     
    #19 worzel gummidge, Sep 28, 2010
  20. B-Bob

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    Do not let Kam walk in here and underbid everybody. :eek:
     
    #20 B-Bob, Sep 28, 2010
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