Family Refuses Full Babysitter Payment After Baby Falls Asleep—What Happens Next Will Shock You
It is very important that everyone’s on the same page when it comes to money and expectations
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“Most of us tend to believe that we are easier to work with than we truly are. We tend to think that we communicate more clearly than we actually do. Your sitter or nanny may misinterpret your instructions, or do something that irks you in a sincere attempt to be helpful,” the organization points out.
According to Babysitters of Boulder, when it comes to money, parents should:
- Pay their babysitters when they book and then cancel their services;
- Pay more when they have their babysitters supervise playdates or carpools;
- Not ask to pay later;
- Not forget to pay.
The name of the game is transparency and good communication. If you keep springing surprises on your babysitter, not only are you making things more difficult for them, but you’re also harming your interests. Soon, you might develop a reputation as a difficult family to work with and fewer people will want to babysit for you.
Meanwhile, trying to go back on your agreement with a teenage babysitter after they’ve already done what you asked is just plain unethical.
As the woman’s post went more and more viral, people rushed to share their opinions and advice
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