And now the Baby Sitter Dilemma, in Poll form

[charliesmum]

Basically the situation is this. My sitter told me she was going to start asking for an extrra $25 a week for 'entertainment expenses' during the summer, so she can take the boys places. I already told her once that I couldn't afford to pay her any more than I already am, and, while I'm willing to give money for Charlie, $25 a week sounds like she is expecting me to pay for both boys. (She's done that before. She wanted to take them somewhere, and when I gave her the fee for Charlie, she said she needed the fee for both boys.) My friend is planning on staying home this whole summer, and offered to take Charlie (I'd pay her) but I declined, because I didn't want to take the money away from my current sitter, but this situation is just getting on my last nerve. So...Poll.

[Poll #509749]

Comments

[silverhill.livejournal.com]

Another element to consider is who Charlie would do better with. Who does he like more? Who can handle him easier?

Other than that, I'd say ditch the current babysitter. You've had trouble with her in the past, and, at least from an outsider perspective, it seems like she's more trouble than she's worth. And if you give her the extra $25 a week, soon it's going to be gas money or more money in general or you providing her with food or something.

You shouldn't feel guilty. (Unless, of course, you promised current babysitter that you'd always use her or would otherwise be going back on your word.) You need to do what's going to work for you.