Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[21stamps]

Capitalism at work. Supply and demand. When my daughter lived in DC, responsible (she was already a college grad with a full time job) babysitters were at a premium, so she could ask - and get - $25/hr.

You're not just asking them to keep an eye on things - you are asking them to help with schoolwork, too. That was not usually part of my babysitting duties, nor anything I asked of the babysitters (few) that I hired to come to my home.

It's also possible those HS students had part time jobs at a business that is closed, or has cut staff, due to this, so they are trying to make up lost wages.

Should someone just volunteer to watch your child, or do it for a pittance, because of circumstances? It might be the moral thing to do, but again, they may be facing their breadwinner's loss of income so are not in a position to volunteer their time and labor.

$50 per day with no taxes taken out, a few hours to do their own required work as well- being physically there but with the babysat kid being off on his own so they can have that time to do their own school work... I think that is not really a “pittance” when all considered.

 

[Horizons '83]

Addiction.

Agreed. And Selfishness comes to mind as well.

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

Restaurants and bars in all of New York State, New Jersey and Connecticut are delivery only. Gyms and movie theaters closed.

I knew they announced it for NYC, but now here in Buffalo and across the state as well.

 

[The Mom]

$50 per day with no taxes taken out, a few hours to do their own required work as well- being physically there but with the babysat kid being off on his own so they can have that time to do their own school work... I think that is not really a “pittance” when all considered.

It may not be a pittance to you, and maybe not even to them. But that may be their standard hourly rate - my daughter's was $8/hr when she was in HS - 18 years ago. Again, supply and demand.

You may not like what you'll have to pay - just as an employer may not like having to pay more to get a worker - but that seems to be your option right now. I can understand your not being happy about it.

 

[celluloid]

Agreed. And Selfishness comes to mind as well.

For sure. I believe selfishness to be the ultimate cause of addiction.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

$50 per day with no taxes taken out, a few hours to do their own required work as well- being physically there but with the babysat kid being off on his own so they can have that time to do their own school work... I think that is not really a “pittance” when all considered.

I think the parents of high-schoolers should be stepping in and having a talk with them about lowering rates because families are now being double-whammied with child-care costs. I don't know many high-schoolers who have their own bills to pay outside of maybe putting gas in the family car or things that wouldn't be considered a necessity. These aren't normal times we're living in anymore, and people need to work together to get through it.

 

[21stamps]

It may not be a pittance to you, and maybe not even to them. But that may be their standard hourly rate - my daughter's was $8/hr when she was in HS - 18 years ago. Again, supply and demand.

You may not like what you'll have to pay - just as an employer may not like having to pay more to get a worker - but that seems to be your option right now. I can understand your not being happy about it.

I do understand rates, I just think since we’re in a situation where kids have to still do schoolwork at that time, and the babysitter would be using a couple of hours where it’s just her/him sitting in my house doing their own schooling.. how would they count that as a normal rate?? That’s what I find so frustrating. They would be doing that work during that time anyway,. But charging me normal rates for being present in the same house even though nothing else is required of them during that 2-3 hours??


These are unprecedented times. I guess I just thought students would see this as opportunity to make some extra money, but not on this scale. Most 15-16 year olds are not making over $250 per week take home.
I’m just shocked.

 

[21stamps]

I think the parents of high-schoolers should be stepping in and having a talk with them about lowering rates because families are now being double-whammied with child-care costs. I don't know many high-schoolers who have their own bills to pay outside of maybe putting gas in the family car or things that wouldn't be considered a necessity. These aren't normal times we're living in anymore, and people need to work together to get through it.

Exactly. I can’t imagine supporting my child to charge those kind of rates.. I can’t stress enough that the babysitter will have a chunk of the day to complete their own work.

I replied to all 3 pointing this out again.. we’ll see.

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

You can just go across the river to Canada.

Oh I’m all set - I’ve been stocking up for a few weeks I feel like the little pig whose house is made of bricks, because none of my family or friends listened to me a few weeks ago when I recommended they start picking up a little extra of things, “just in case.” Now they’re all scrambling

 

[Parker in NYC]

There seems to be a lot of “shock” around here lately. And things were going so swimmingly for 5 minutes or so.

 

[ELG13]

I do understand rates, I just think since we’re in a situation where kids have to still do schoolwork at that time, and the babysitter would be using a couple of hours where it’s just her/him sitting in my house doing their own schooling.. how would they count that as a normal rate?? That’s what I find so frustrating. They would be doing that work during that time anyway,. But charging me normal rates for being present in the same house even though nothing else is required of them during that 2-3 hours??


These are unprecedented times. I guess I just thought students would see this as opportunity to make some extra money, but not on this scale. Most 15-16 year olds are not making over $250 per week take home.
I’m just shocked.

When I was in high school and college I worked at a daycare and made significantly more babysitting on the weekends and at night than at my daycare job. I made $8.00 at the daycare. Babysitting I made $16 an hour. And most of that time was while the kids slept. I'd clean the house up and do school work on my laptop. I didn't have a few i charged, I let the parents offer. This was almost 10 years ago.

 

[21stamps]

When I was in high school and college I worked at a daycare and made significantly more babysitting on the weekends and at night than at my daycare job. I made $8.00 at the daycare. Babysitting I made $16 an hour. And most of that time was while the kids slept. I'd clean the house up and do school work on my laptop. I didn't have a few i charged, I let the parents offer. This was almost 10 years ago.

I pay normal rates for babysitting when I need it too. The thingis, this is not a normal scenario. These are all kids who would otherwise be at school, parents who have already paid tuition and childcare.. but now hit with their kids having no where to go.

I would hope that all adults would see the difference here, and if your kids are in high school and able to pick up extra money from this situation, tell them to take this whole picture into account. It’s not a “hey can you watch my kid while I go out Friday”. All students elementary thru college are having to do school work from home now, during normal school hours, while many parents are at work. They wouldn’t have been babysitting during those times, they would be at school. This could be a way to pick up extra money and get your school work done.
My kid is about to be 10, it’s really just to have someone there and make sure he is logged on when they’re supposed to be.

Maybe I’m crazy for thinking that $50 per day should be more than enough during this half-quarantine state.. who knows.

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

There seems to be a lot of “shock” around here lately. And things were going so swimmingly for 5 minutes or so.

My brother lives in Manhattan and was in total denial. He kept joking and asking me if my “bunker” was ready. He’s in for a rude wake up

 

[Parker in NYC]

So, now’s the time to open your own daycare. Just think of the mint you’d make!

 

[Notes from Neverland]

There seems to be a lot of “shock” around here lately. And things were going so swimmingly for 5 minutes or so.

Such was the case in Italy as well. It's important to learn from others.

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

There was no need to be everyone's "mother" lol.
People know what they need to do.

 

[Isher]

I posted this elsewhere, but want input here as well-

Here’s the rates I’m getting from high school students for babysitting/help with school work from 8-5 or 9-6 on weekdays. (I would do whichever is more convenient for them)
$10 per hour
$12 per hour
$15 per hour

Am I wrong for being frustrated by this???
I understand that these are typical rates for babysitting, but in this scenario? And especially when the high school kids will be doing their own school work during that time as well????

My kid is going to be 10 years old next month. 4th grader.

It’s stuff like this that has me worried about the future. Charging those rates at a time like this is just plain wrong. I’m afraid this event is going to bring out the worst in humanity at a time when we need to be at our absolute best.

 

[wdwfan22]

I pay normal rates for babysitting when I need it too. The thingis, this is not a normal scenario. These are all kids who would otherwise be at school, parents who have already paid tuition and childcare.. but now hit with their kids having no where to go.

I would hope that all adults would see the difference here, and if your kids are in high school and able to pick up extra money from this situation, tell them to take this whole picture into account. It’s not a “hey can you watch my kid while I go out Friday”. All students elementary thru college are having to do school work from home now, during normal school hours, while many parents are at work. They wouldn’t have been babysitting during those times, they would be at school. This could be a way to pick up extra money and get your school work done.
My kid is about to be 10, it’s really just to have someone there and make sure he is logged on when they’re supposed to be.

Maybe I’m crazy for thinking that $50 per day should be more than enough during this half-quarantine state.. who knows.

50 dollars a day for 8 hours is $6.25 an hr. You are not going to find anyone willing to do it for that price. Heck in my area standard babysitting rates are $15 to $18 hr.

 

[Shouldigo12]

How many people here are working from home, or not working at all today?

Thank God, my mom's work announced today that as of Wednesday, everyone is working from home. She works at a hospital (she's a substance abuse counselor) and I was terrified for her. You might have already answered this later/earlier in the thread, but are you getting to work from home.
Edit: took out a whole bunch of text I was going to post yesterday than decided not to, but somehow was still in the reply box.
Stamps, if you happened to live in my area of Ohio I would offer to watch your son for you, but working in a grocery store I'm not sure anyone really wants me around their kids right now. Plus it's incredibly unlikely you live near me. I'm sorry to hear you're having such trouble finding care for your son though.

 

[wdwmagic]