Are you guys seeing these ridiculous hourly asks for childcare to help while the kids are doing virtual school or preschools are closed.... people are asking $25 an hour - which is 4K for a full week

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

What are you guys doing for affordable childcare?

like

I don’t get how that’s crazy?

Unfortunately my toddler is back at daycare while my MIL watches my infant.

like

That's likely because higher risk plus higher demand = higher rates. Yes it's a higher weekly rate, but only because they have to factor risk of getting sick and being incapacitated as well as possibly only getting a few hours of work a week. If you offered them $15/ hr and paid your portion as well as their portion of taxes (on the books) so they're eligible for unemployment, and guaranteed a minimum of 30 hrs a week with paid holidays off, as well as 2 weeks notice before termination of employment, they would probably take it. Taking care of kids is a huge job, but the people who do it usually aren't paid well or properly compensated for the risks they are taking :)

like

There is no higher risk in small pods, like private home daycare. 😂 Paying a provider the same rate you earn, or a little less than the same rate you earn is so ridiculous. Middle income families can’t afford daycare anymore. My friend who owns a daycare makes $2500 per head per month and she is licensed to have 18 kids. She’s doing fine. All providers are doing well. Parents are struggling.

Im assuming you meant 4k for the month but yea here in NYC childcare is extremely expensive. I'm hispanic so the way we do it is a friend of a friend knows this person who has a "daycare" center in their house. Granted its not authorized but in my culture we all grew up going to these spots while our parents worked. Everything is under the books.

like

Don’t pay it. That will just drive up the price. Basic economics here. Supply and demand. Don’t demand it by paying the ridiculous price and things will be better for all.

Related Posts

Are office affairs common at your firm? I know of 4 married people currently cheating on their spouses with their colleagues right now 🤐😔

like

Which tech companies do you think are putting out the most innovative, groundbreaking, marketing campaigns? My business unit is likely going to be sold off, and I’m starting to think about exit opportunities.

like

Health stuff (beyond anxiety and depression) getting me down. Want to take med leave (dr has said yes), but am afraid of internal politics and YE. Need courage to go through with it

like

What’s the highest sign on bonus amount you’ve seen from Accenture recently at the Consultant level?

like

Hi Sharks,

Need to understand 26 lpa in Bangalore is good or in Montreal Canada 95000 cad dollar.

like
like

Feeling empty, doing the bare minimum at work. Have good relationships but a bad role and no clear objective. Same applies to my life really. Spent so much time pushing to get to M level and now not sure what to do next. Feel like I don't actually know anything to go higher, and don't really want to work anymore if this is all there is

likehelpful

CGI Can I please request for a referral? I'm applying for an Industrial Placement at CGI and would love to get the opportunity to gain some real world work experience. Thank you!

like

Has anyone heard of, or tried using, the Paladin Registry?

like

Hello , if a woman suffers from pcos or pcod will they be given any benefits?? Like maybe the treatment or even wfh because I am suffering from it and I don't think they will give me wfh.

like

Is anyone working on implementation projects in the circular economy space? Would really appreciate to learn more about you work!

like

Lol non lawyer just said “i mean imagine if lawyers didn’t get drug tested, it just would never happen.”

funnylike

Hi fishes, Can someone from @RealPage refer me, please? I have the job id with me.

like

Nice polo recommendations, and work leather belts?

I got laid off today 🥲 would appreciate anyone who can help refer UX or product designer roles. 🙏

like

After submission of all documents in portal, how long it takes for release of offer letter? Pls suggest

Thinking of starting my own law firm. Has anyone on here gone solo? how did you go about floating your paycheck up front. I was thinking family law while taking on PI?

like

Best app for workouts? I'd ideally hire a trainer but this travel schedule makes it so hard. I hearing good things about both AI based and actual personal trainers via apps. Any success stories?

likehelpful

So I'm not trying to be dense, but how is it worth billions of dollars to send Artemis to the moon when we haven't even figure out how to fix our own climate

like

I joined infosys on may 19, from when shall i expect variable payout start? Month?

like

Additional Posts in Public Accountants with Children

Early mornings became my best friend once I had kids. Managing to put 2 to 3 hrs of work Sat and Sun before they are awake means that I get to spend more time with them during the day.

likesmart

My husband told me today that he cant handle another busy season - i.e me working all the time and he taking care of our two year old girl after his work. Cant say I blame him - but I feel drained

likehelpful

Moms with three kids and on a reduced schedule: What is your reduced schedule, and does it work for you? If not, what would be your ideal schedule? Just had my third and not sure how things will work... two was manageable, but three feels difficult right now

like

5th year/new manager in audit. Any tips on how to be a successful as a manager?

Thinking about leaving public accounting but not sure if I’m leaving too early. First year audit manager at one of the big4 and I think I could make it to senior manager but definitely not partner. Been highly rated since I joined the firm but I feel I won’t be learning much for the next couple of years before I leave for industry. Im also married with children.

like

What would you do if you expressed concern to your manager about your work/life balance because you have two children in two different schools, both play sports and you’d like to ... continued below

like

Hello please join!

Any single parents in here? If so, and you want support and understanding from other single parents please join the new “single-parents” bowl. Especially as busy season is here.

like

Has any tried to do learning pods for virtual learning? How did you set it up and how is it working out?

like

What are your plans to balance work responsibilities with schools closing? They are now saying schools in my area might close for a month and curious how other families are handling.

like

Need help! I am a working mom of 2 young kids. I have an offer for about $25k more than I make currently outside of public accounting. It’s 40 hours year round, amazing benefits, with a pension (cont)

This is a very depressing bowl, I have kids and think public accounting is awesome due to the flexibility!

like

Have any moms received ridiculous career advice from their MD or career advisor?

Do people coordinate play dates with colleagues that have kids around the same age? Trying to find alternatives to happy hour...

Extremely confused with the hole “we are pro parents” stuff. Is it too awful to work from 9 to 5:30? Have two kids (6 and 8) and don’t want to loose special moments while they are little.

like

Starting to feel depressed and burnt out. Worked 30 hrs already this week, and I have a toddler and 5 mo old that doesn’t sleep through the night. Don’t think FT or reduced schedule will work (cont)

like

Wife told me the other day, after a 70 hour week, that it's easier to think of herself as a single parent. That way she's less angry at my job or firm. I hate that she feels that way. 3 yrs & 4 mths.

HATE this. Sigh.

like

Not a Deloitte partner, but I think quite cool for her.

Post Photo
like

How is B4 life when you have small kids and a nonworking spouse?

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal