I've got myself in a bit of a pickle. Just need help on how to say no.
I have two kids 2 and 4 and I'm just about to begin my second semester of a full time degree (online). I work on call doing relief teaching and a parent at the preschool has asked me if I want to babysit two nights a week for them. It would be from around 3-630pm. The kids are around 1 and 2.5.
I would have to walk home with them which is 10-15 mins and this is right around dinner so you can only imagine.
Also my husband is gone with work a lot.
I thought it might work out so I went to chat with the parent to see exactly what they were looking for and I'm afraid maybe gave the impression I would say yes even though I did say I'd have to talk it over with my husband and get back to them (my husband doesn't want me to).
The real problem is the parent wants to pay $10/hr and I feel bad saying no because they are a single parent but $10 is not enough for two kids in nappies over dinner time as well.
Sorry I know this is so long I just don't know what to tell them ?
thanks for your help.
thanks for your help.
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5 Replies
Just say no. Thanks, its an honour you trust me with your children, but ive thought about it and its just too much on my plate.
Just be honest - you spoke with your husband, and with full time Uni, your own two kids, the unpredictability of your work schedule and the fact that your husband is often away it is just too much for you to take on.
Leave out the money, even though I agree. I get that she is a single mum and that might be all that she can afford but that is not your problem. 7 hours of difficult work, that will also inconvenience your own routines, for $70? I pay my cleaner more for two hours!
OP here
I sent a text through saying I spoke to my husband and because I'm doing full time study and he's a way a lot we didn't think it was a good idea to take on anything more. I feel terrible but I think it'll blow over soon. Thanks ladies!
Say no, say your work load is too much as it is.
This is exactly why before and after school care exists!
Dont feel bad. I wouldnt want my kids being looked after by someone that disnt want to do it or it was a pain, or ended up screwin around and canceling anyway. Its great she asked but you need to say no if it doesnt work for you. It wouldnt work for me either! She'll make another plan.