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Babysitting job

stressed out · 2008-12-15 12:43:58

I am thinking of advertising myself as a babysitter over the festive season to earn some cash. My aunt does some babysitting and gets €50 a night, but she does some housework. What should I charge and will there be much of a demand this year? I was thinking of charging more for Stephen's night and New Years Eve (BTW I am…

15-12-2008 12:43pm

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I am thinking of advertising myself as a babysitter over the festive season to earn some cash.
My aunt does some babysitting and gets €50 a night, but she does some housework.
What should I charge and will there be much of a demand this year? I was thinking of charging more for Stephen's night and New Years Eve (BTW I am not a complete loser but I really need the cash!)

PS I am in my thirties

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#2 15-12-2008 1:18pm

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Ask yourself this question first, why would someone hire you to do it? What are your references for it, how can they trust you?

As for hoc uch, beyond it being cash in hand kind of thing I'd guess at most 10 Euro an hour but I don't claim to be an expert in the area.

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#3 15-12-2008 3:37pm

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Check out http://www.nannysolutions.com/

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#4 15-12-2008 11:53pm

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My aunt does some babysitting and gets €50 a night, but she does some housework.

My god, that's it, I AM NEVER HAVING KIDS....................

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