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- Aug 24, 2016
I watch a now 17 month old girl usually 2 times per week and sometimes 3 times per week.
Since they found out they were having a second child they wanted me to watch both of them.
At the time I said I'd have to watch them both a couple times before I could commit.
Since then no conversation has been had about what a pay increase would look like.
Also I've watched the first child 3 days per week on a number of occasions even though the first time I did it I expressed it was more of a "if you absolutely need me" offer and so I would like to reestablish the no more than 2 days per week if I'll be watching both because I have found that at times 3 days per week with just one can become overwhelming when I have her for 9-10hrs each day.
They are the type that kinda keeps everything a "surprise" so I do think that they realize I will want a pay increase.
Should I just wait and see what happens with that part of it?
Also at what point should I express that I only want to watch them 2 days per week?
Next week when I have the first child 3 days?
More like when she is discussing dates that would include the second child?
BTW the second child is 2 weeks old and mom is headed back to work this week but will be taking the second child with her. I believe I am expected to start watching the second child the first week of the new year.
The reason I find it hard to bring up these conversations is because we are also family friends so I don't want things to feel awkward.
Since they found out they were having a second child they wanted me to watch both of them.
At the time I said I'd have to watch them both a couple times before I could commit.
Since then no conversation has been had about what a pay increase would look like.
Also I've watched the first child 3 days per week on a number of occasions even though the first time I did it I expressed it was more of a "if you absolutely need me" offer and so I would like to reestablish the no more than 2 days per week if I'll be watching both because I have found that at times 3 days per week with just one can become overwhelming when I have her for 9-10hrs each day.
They are the type that kinda keeps everything a "surprise" so I do think that they realize I will want a pay increase.
Should I just wait and see what happens with that part of it?
Also at what point should I express that I only want to watch them 2 days per week?
Next week when I have the first child 3 days?
More like when she is discussing dates that would include the second child?
BTW the second child is 2 weeks old and mom is headed back to work this week but will be taking the second child with her. I believe I am expected to start watching the second child the first week of the new year.
The reason I find it hard to bring up these conversations is because we are also family friends so I don't want things to feel awkward.
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