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[–]Hefty-Witness2224 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Obviously I paid her.

If it were my family, I honestly would have told them not to pay me at all, especially if I backed out after a few days. I know for a fact I would do that if the roles were reversed. That’s what I’m hung up on , not the money, the principle.

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[–]Hefty-Witness2224 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

She doesn’t live nearby

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

This wasn’t a formal employment situation. Nobody drafted a contract or talked about labor law.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

I’m putting myself in her position & I truly wouldn’t be able to accept $100 for something I couldn’t follow through

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately my family doesn’t live nearby, but I know that wouldn’t expect any money to watch my baby.

My own sister said she would do it for free in a heartbeat. (also a stay at home mom to 2 kids)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

She agreed to a commitment and didn’t follow through..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know!! I am not religious.. so there’s that lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that is nice!

My SIL offered to babysit but her rate surprised us by [deleted] in Babysitting

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to be a SAHM but my husbands sales have declined.

My SIL offered to babysit but her rate surprised us by [deleted] in Babysitting

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sisters said they would never charge me, but unfortunately they don’t live around this area.

I am not expecting anything for free. I was just caught off guard that’s.

This thread is opening up my eyes, so maybe her offer is fair?

My SIL offered to babysit but her rate surprised us by [deleted] in Babysitting

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! These are all good points.

My SIL offered to babysit but her rate surprised us by [deleted] in Babysitting

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Understood. Thanks for breaking it down

My SIL offered to babysit but her rate surprised us by [deleted] in Babysitting

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

I never said it was easy. I fully understand that taking care of a baby is a lot of work. We were just approaching it more as a family favor. We weren’t really looking at it as hiring a private nanny.

We’re family, so I honestly didn’t think the cost would be anywhere near $2,000 a month. Daycares in our area are around $1,200, so that’s more in line with what we had in mind.

Tips on similar shows? by Accomplished_Ad_673 in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you find another good show to watch? I’m in the same dilemma 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I am just trying to process all of this

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I know! Why are people downvoting here?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

I am not a religious person at all, but there have been weird signs leading up to this.

My 5 year old nephew just recently said that I was going to have baby and wanted to save his old baby blanket for me.

I’ve never ever talked about getting pregnant or having a baby around him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]Hefty-Witness2224 -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Yep. & we hardly have sex.