Morning….
Minimissvader is now old enough and sleeps well enough that we are happy for a friends daughter to do some babysitting so me and mrsvader can go out once a month for kiddy free fun! But what’s the going rate for paying her? Any idea?
Cheers

Is she vat registered?

Not entirely sure but my eldest is babysitting for the first time tomorrow and I think she will probably get about £5-6/hour

Before TJ says it, she should join a union and get them to negotiate with you…. 😉 oh and around a tenner an hour is the going rate round here….

How old is the babysitter? I’d start at about £5 an hour for say a 14 year old, then add £1 an hour per year. Free wi-fi, bottle of coke and snacks in fridge, job done.

Babysitting club? We exchange baby sitting duties with some friends so each couple gets a night out every few weeks or so. Cost, free/an evening baby sitting.

When you get a couple of kids and you’re not too fussed if one goes missing you can get local uni students involved for the cost of a couple of beers.

Thanks chaps… I was thinking around the fiver mark, plus food and drinks…

Recently paid £150 for 2 professional babysitters for 4 hours. I make that almost £19/hr.

seemed steep, particularly as i don’t even have kids!!

I think I saw the video Tomthumb

Recently paid £150 for 2 professional babysitters for 4 hours

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Recently paid £150 for 2 professional babysitters for 4 hours. I make that almost £19/hr.

Seems cheap!

Don’t forget to factor in location related danger money.

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That’s ok CFH… It’s not The Village!!!!