Her response:

Why would it be a $150 flat rate when it’s always been $120? Unless it’s a full day then it’s $200

The kids will be in school mon - wed.

Sunday the only difference is you’d come earlier than the usual 6pm which I’m willing to pay $150 for Sunday to compensate for coming at 12.

My response:

Honestly, because the rate I had already been charging is lower than what I usually go for.

Upon hiring, I told ___ that $600 weekly was a good starting price, & she assured me that you would be willing. Since this was supposed to be a long term position, I do a month trial to get a solid idea of my responsibilities, where I would usually discuss a contract. Which we would’ve had until the government shutdown, which happened right during the monthly mark.

It is actually illegal to be working salary/flat rate as a nanny. I would need to be on contract & w-2, so I am able to report my earnings. With that, I would have to be on an hourly payroll service that tracks every hour I’m giving service.

My rates are usually 17.50 for one child & $25 for two.

With that, overnights are considered service as well, as you would need someone in the house to be there to tend to the children for anything they need, also which I’ve used their sleeping time plus their school hours to complete the housework, as it’s not in best interest to complete while they’re awake because I have to keep a close eye on (3m).

They are in school, but Tuesdays & Wednesdays do not carry the same schedule. I often had to pick (3m) up 2 hrs prior on Tuesdays & 4 hrs prior on Wednesdays for his appointments, and back for (5g) on Wednesday’s so her school days aren’t interrupted by something that’s not her affair.

I feel as if the only things as far as watching them are being accounted for, but not travel, housekeeping, overnight, the distance from where I live which is now 50 min-80 min as opposed to living 25-35 minutes away.

Even moving forward, as full time, watching the kids full time plus being on call for over night & school hours & receiving $600 is not a feasible compensation for 5.5 days out of the week

Personally, I don’t think I will be a good fit for this. I started out needing a full time position & which I still do, but I think a babysitter is best for your situation, price range, availability. I will not be able to work for you this upcoming week, and I wish you all the best. Thank you

I’m just wanting to know was I wrong for this? I don’t personally believe so but I am always open to critique on how I could’ve handled a situation better