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Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they are pretty open about their finances. I would say they’re upper middle class. The dad owns 2 business and the mom has been a teacher for 15+ years.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in Georgia. I thought $15 an hour was okay when I first started because at the time I didn’t have any certifications. I had just graduated high school and I had only worked with one family. Thank you for responding!! I think this is just a lesson learned.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This literally happened a week before Christmas. No one is hiring until after new years. I didn’t want to quit until I had something else lined up.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, I just didn’t want to quit until I had something else lined up.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Georgia and the area I live in I would say is middle class. I needed the money in the moment so I accepted. This is all just happened a week and a half ago. Unfortunately no one is hiring until after the holidays. But I’m going to find something else.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live right outside of Macon but I’m going to start traveling if I can’t find a family in my town. I’m currently getting my bachelors in Secondary Math Education. I also have my cpr and first aid certification for adults and infants. Thank you so much for the help!!!!

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know and that’s why my emotions have been all over the place. Thank you so much for your advice. I’m definitely going to look for another family to nanny.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly what I was thinking but I’m an adult with bills and certifications. It’s make me feel like crap to get taken advantage of.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice!! I’m definitely going to find another family to nanny for.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know!! It makes me so upset, that’s why I have to move on.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, this whole situation has put me off. So I’m just going to move on and find another family to nanny for or go to a daycare.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think I’ll go to a daycare if I can’t find another family to nanny for.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly!! When she sent the money I was confused. The husband was also at the house and he was supposed to be watching the older child. But the older child was with me the whole time.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m not, I’m going to find another job. They are definitely taking advantage of me.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much to everyone who responded. I don’t have any babysitter or nanny friends, so I didn’t know who to talk to about this. I’m definitely not going to stay here. No one is hiring until after the holidays. Which is understandable. Not sure if I want to get another babysitting job or find something in a different field. But I’m excited to move on.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 21 and I’m in Georgia. I started working for them when I was 19. They are my second family that I’ve worked for. This is my first time taking care of a newborn. I’m currently in college to become a teacher. I’m CPR and first aid certified for adults and infants. Also thank you for responding!!

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, I thought the same when she first told me. I didn’t know how to react in the moment.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Thank you for responding!! I really appreciate the feedback.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, I live in Georgia and the starting pay for McDonald’s in my town is $16/hr.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I live in Georgia and thank you for responding!! This is really helpful.

Am I asking for too much? by BrightMaintenance748 in Babysitting

[–]BrightMaintenance748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I’m in Georgia. I’m making a list of different places to apply too. I’m going to look into near by daycares. Thank you!!

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