BUMP!
I'm 23, and was chatting with a co-worker today about going out, kids, etc, and he mentioned how hard it was to get a babysitter. I love kids, and have met his son when he's been in the office and he's great, and I offered to watch his son if he ever wanted...I was sincere, but didn't really think I'd be taken up on my offer.
Now he's saying thats great, and is going to talk to his wife about a night out, when I could watch their son.
I assume they'd offer to pay me...but I feel uncomfortable about asking for/taking money, or even how to discuss the situation. And if it does come up, what is the going rate now?? Back in highschool I was getting $4-6 an hour, but some of these posts from 2002 were talking about $10! Is it still around there?
I just don't want to come across as a jerk since I like this guy, and work with him pretty closely...its just weird to think of taking money from a co-worker...especially since I know that his wife doesn't work, so their income is less disposable than mine (being unmarried/no kids) is.
Thanks in advance!
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