We are considering getting help for one to two evenings a week for two hours. I would be home but need someone to play with DD while I get dinner ready. They would also help DD dinner but that's it. Anyone find minimum wage fair to pay?
Also, anyone use care.com? What was your experience?
TIA.
Re: How much to pay?
I just recently used care.com to find a midday sitter for my 9month old son. Check online for coupon codes, I saved 20%! We use her 1-2 times a week.
I was very honest is what we needed and how much we could afford when I posted the job. I got over 25 responses, although many clearly did not read my posting. I responded to 9, clarifying our needs and compensation and asked that they respond if everything was agreeable. I ended up getting 5 responses.
Two have already fallen through, one girl is awesome and we have continued to have her back. We are meeting another girl this week.
All in all, it was a bit frustrating when I was canceled on and when a sitter just stopped responding, but absolutely worth it. We found an amazing sitter, who is great with my son, and who watches him for $6/hour!