How much do.....

[Alfachick]

Babysitters cost? Just wondering as I was thinking of advertising my services as a babysitter but don't want to price myself out of the market. Same for dog walking, how much do dog walkers cost?
Cheers

[Mike400]

Cash in hand in the evenings?

Never used one ourselves, but Depends a lot on where you are I would imagine.

Might be surprised how much some couples would be willing to pay for someone they feel is responsible / trustworthy

five or six hours sitting watching someone else's telly sounds easy enough lol

[Steamer]

A friend of ours does it and charges £8 per hour - light gardening service too.

Which came as a bit of a surprise.

[southendpier]

We have 3 kids under 12 - pay babysitter £30 per night - if we're back late say after 1 then I might lob another tenner in because I'm such a nice guy. Babysitters are various late teenage daughters of neighbours.

[Mattygooner]

Avoid the people who offer to do it for free....

[loafer123]

£8 per hour is about right.

If you have any childcare qualifications, consider getting jobs through Sitters, who we use and are very professional.

[ascayman]

about £50 for the night plus travel.

[Triumph Coupe]

Our local cat sitter charges £5/day to come in and feed the cat when we're are away for a few days.

Not bad for 2 minutes work and no costs.

Not entirely sure that helps you though

[Alfachick]

Yeah I thought it would be something like £30 for a night. Good stuff.
Just writing up the cards at the mo to put into the newsagent etc. Am trying to make them eye catching... So far I have got...

GOT KIDS?
WANT TO GO ON A NIGHT OUT?
NEED A BABYSITTER?
LOOK NO FURTHER!
CALL 01xxxxxxx

Any other ideas?
Cheers

[mechsympathy]

southendpier said:

Babysitters are various late teenage daughters of
neighbours.

You killed them all??

[Steamer]

ETA:

Alfachick said:

GOT KIDS?
WANT TO GO ON A NIGHT OUT?
NEED A BABYSITTER?
LOOK NO FURTHER!
CALL 01xxxxxxx
For an extra Tenner I promise not to rumage through your drawers.
No Need to mark your bottles of spirits... I'm a driver not a drinker.

[Alfachick]

mechsympathy said:

southendpier said:

Babysitters are various late teenage daughters of
neighbours.

You killed them all??

you would think the neighbours would have noticed!

[Muzzer]

£30 a night??

£50 a night??

Christ, when I was a lad and used to watch the neighbours' kids every now and again I was lucky to walk away with a tenner and my pizza paid for...

[Eddh]

Alfachick said:

Yeah I thought it would be something like £30 for a night. Good stuff.
Just writing up the cards at the mo to put into the newsagent etc. Am trying to make them eye catching... So far I have got...

GOT KIDS?
WANT TO GO ON A NIGHT OUT?
NEED A BABYSITTER?
LOOK NO FURTHER!
CALL 01xxxxxxx

Any other ideas?
Cheers

Sounds a bit... pervy...

[Alfachick]

Yeah I did wonder if it sounded a bit pervy. Hmmmm. Although it is kinda eye catching. Might go back to the drawing board on that one

[diesel head]

My goodness when I was 16 I used to get around a couple of pounds an hour, I would feel pretty chuffed if I came away with a tenner and the person who drove me home wasn't too drunk!

[V8mate]

EFTA

Steamer said:

ETA:

Alfachick said:

GOT KIDS?
WANT TO GO ON A NIGHT OUT?
NEED A BABYSITTER?
LOOK NO FURTHER!
CALL 01xxxxxxx
For an extra Tenner I promise not to rumage through your drawers.
No Need to mark your bottles of spirits... I'm a driver not a drinker.
For an extra score, I'll stay for a threesome when you get home.

[Flanders.]

southendpier said:

We have 3 kids under 12 - pay babysitter £30 per night - if we're back late say after 1 then I might lob another tenner in because I'm such a nice guy. Babysitters are various late teenage daughters of neighbours.

Next time you have one round, can I pop over?

[Jasandjules]

Think a friend of mine gets about £50 a night. This is London though.

[eldudereno]

Alfachick said:

Yeah I thought it would be something like £30 for a night. Good stuff.
Just writing up the cards at the mo to put into the newsagent etc. Am trying to make them eye catching... So far I have got...

GOT KIDS?
WANT TO GO ON A NIGHT OUT?
NEED A BABYSITTER?
LOOK NO FURTHER!
CALL 01xxxxxxx

Any other ideas?
Cheers

Tell them that you're a professional lady or whatever and not a spotty faced teenager who's going to have all her mates around. Also say in your ad that you're experienced.

Edited by eldudereno on Thursday 23 April 17:50