UrbanBaby

05.28.08, 17:03 PM General Topics
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My sitter/mother's helper came in on Memorial Day. I paid her the usual rate $12/hour. Was that outrageous? She wanted to be paid a higher rate, but I am at home, so it's not like she HAD to come in that day. Thoughts? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.28.08, 05:03 PM Flag

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seems like something you might want to discuss with her ahead of time [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:03 PM Flag

Huh? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:04 PM Flag

OP: am I expected to pay a higher hourly rate because it's a Federal holiday even though I'm home and don't absolutely need to have her come? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:06 PM Flag

Does she not get any paid holidays? I agree with poster above that you should have discussed this with her sooner. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:06 PM Flag

OP: no paid holidays. she's part-time and i'm very flexible w/ her on the hours, plus i roll up my sleeves when she's here. we change diapers together, prepare food together, etc. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:11 PM Flag

i would have given her a paid day off but that is me [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:07 PM Flag

if she's just a mother's helper and you're there, she has nerve to ask for a higher rate... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:12 PM Flag