Temporary nanny- what to pay?
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Topic: Temporary nanny- what to pay?
Posted By: pekay
Subject: Temporary nanny- what to pay?
Date Posted: 19 December 2011 at 11:21am
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My partner and I are heading away for 2 nights, 3 days. We are getting a friend (ECE) teacher to look after our 2 toddlers. She would be living in our house.
Can anyone suggest a fair way to work out pay etc? Or, in your experience- what have you paid a sitter in the past? |
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Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 19 December 2011 at 10:03pm
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That's tricky as she is a friend - my first though was $100/day? Could you ask her what she wants to be paid? ------------- Two little girls under 2! 
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Posted By: pekay
Date Posted: 19 December 2011 at 10:07pm
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She isn't a close friend...I guess a 'new friend' is the best way to describe her. I was thinking that exact figure. She has no idea what she should be paid..so thats why I want to get a few peoples point of views/opinions etc.
thanks. |
Posted By: Delli
Date Posted: 19 December 2011 at 10:18pm
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I would work out what you think she is worth per hour and then deduct board and food perhaps?
$13/hr is minimum wage. I think you can pay less for "on call rate" which is what I would class as when the kids are in bed. (e.g. So $13/hr for 12hrs/day and less than that for 12hrs/day.) So I would be thinking a little bit more than $100/day maybe. Though I'm not sure if it will be taxed or not and I guess you might take that into account also. I'm not sure - I don't have much experience with childcare rates, so this post possibly isn't any use to you, sorry! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kiwigal
Date Posted: 19 December 2011 at 10:26pm
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Going rate is $140-$180 per 24 hours |
Posted By: crafty1
Date Posted: 20 December 2011 at 9:31pm
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I haven't been in this situation but would agree more than $100 per day as she is totally responsible 24 hours for your children, and also the hassle of living in your home, away from her own home.
A nanny agency should be able to help but kiwigal's figure sounds more reasonable. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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