airdweller 0 #1 August 6, 2005 To those who have kids, what is the going rate babysitters ask for watching a 5 year old boy? Thanks------------------------------------------------------ "From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn't enjoy a good sit?" C. Montgomery Burns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 August 6, 2005 ... the cost is, a Porshe and a big house..! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socr4life22 0 #3 August 6, 2005 QuoteTo those who have kids, what is the going rate babysitters ask for watching a 5 year old boy? Thanks For one kid, 5 or 6 a hour should be fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #4 August 6, 2005 QuoteTo those who have kids, what is the going rate babysitters ask for watching a 5 year old boy? Thanks When mine were babysitting age, I paid $5/hour, minimum 4 hours paid. I'd also tip the babysitter, depending on how the kids behaved.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #5 August 6, 2005 Quote... the cost is, a Porshe and a big house..! I concur.... Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #6 August 6, 2005 can the kid pack? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #7 August 6, 2005 As much as the market will bear! Seriously, $4.00 - $6.00, depending on the sitter and if the kids are anything like mine were... a twenty, up-front, wont hurt! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #8 August 6, 2005 Quote... the cost is, a Porshe and a big house..! Dude, I don't know whether you are really on a roll as of late, or you are this funny all the time, but you've been raising the entertainment value through the roof! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #9 August 6, 2005 I guess I'm getting off cheap when I pay $9/hr for my 3. One takes care of herself, and the other two need continual, arms-length supervision. It's funny, we go through caregivers soooo rapidly.....~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenz 0 #10 August 6, 2005 i still babysit for pocket cash - but on average i get $8-$10/hour - but you can DEFINITELY get away with paying less if your sitter is younger usually i just let the parents give me whatever theyre comfortable with- if its too much i'll tell them - its your call - you pay whatever you want"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #11 August 6, 2005 Quotei still babysit for pocket cash - but on average i get $8-$10/hour - but you can DEFINITELY get away with paying less if your sitter is younger My ladies are a steady 16 hours per week each, and they get health benefits...so it's a whole comp package thing. We go through an agency. If I hire sitters other than my permanent caregivers, it's around that amount though.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites