“I bring home up to $200 a weekend as a babysitter!”
“I’m a writer and a performer and I homeschool my son, who has autism. I blog about my experiences with him (MissyVaughnDean.com), but I was looking for a way to bring in some extra money and have the flexible schedule I need to take care of my son. Years ago, I had worked as a nanny, so Name when I heard about Chime by Sittercity Age (HelloChime.com), a service and app City, State that matches you with local babysitting opportunities, I signed up.
“To get started, I had an in-person interview with their staff and they ran a background check and checked my references. Then I recorded a video about myself and my experience, which was added to my profile.
“Anytime someone books me, I get a notification. I then email the client and set up a time to meet them and their children. Chime makes it easy to find work, especially if you’re busy and need a flexible schedule. Even better: I can make money on the weekend without the stress of a regular part-time job. I’ve been doing this a while, so I have a lot of ongoing clients who book me over and over because we’re a good fit.
“I usually watch one child but I’ve watched up to four children at one time. I work between 8 and 12 hours each weekend and I earn a flat fee of $14 an hour for one child and $1 for each additional child, so I can make up to $200 a weekend.
“I love children and I like knowing that I’m helping other families get out for a day or have a date night. I also love the flexibility and the money I make, which has paid for summer camp for my son and a trip to California!”