Parents Just Don't Get It...(Craigslist Ad)

[AfterSchoolMom]

Yes, and don't ever get divorced, or have a husband who dies, or live through a recession where you can't find a decent job...

You have a point, but it's the delivery that bugs me. "I will not be paying you". Oh really now?

[daytime emmy]

Well that made me smile today:: I've had people try the "if I don't need you I won't pay you" on the phone when they call for an interview...I suddenly no longer have an opening. Too funny!

[cheerfuldom]

This one is better than the original post. This person has posted a couple times, though I'm not sure who would want to take the job on for only $50/week.

"We need a babysitter Mon-Fri, 8-5.
They are twin boys, 13 mo. would prefer experience in CPR at the very least. my cell is ***-***-***X. texting is preferred. i might be insane for asking someone to watch twins for this price but i can only afford at most $50 a week right now. this CAN be negotiated some. thanks"

I don't care what her reasons are, she's crazy! Thats $5 per day per child! It would be hard to find a teenage babysitter that would work for $5 PER HOUR let alone $5 per day. She is not going to find any one and will have to figure out how to come up with more money. I would charge $60 per day here.