Xerocles
Loving the herd life
Ok. You folks are like family...and more level headed and rational than most people that I actually "know".
So I need advice.
With the world gone mad over this covid 19 thing,schools closed (probably for the rest off the year) and even with lots of people working from home or just not working, there are still plenty who ARE still working, and NEED their jobs to pay rent, feed the family, etc. Add unexpected babysitting into the mix and I'm betting there are some who are going too be sorely pressed to make it.
So here's what I'm thinking. There's a local social media page dedicated to our little town. I'm thinking of running an ad for free babysitting. Just to do my part and help someone out in this perilous time.
Two points I need to address (or maybe more based on your input.
1. For those who don't know or remember my stats, I am a single man (not a pediphile or on any sex offender lists ) , 67 years young, retired (of course). My house is average. I have two vehicles, old but in good mechanical condition. I'm not as wealthy as many on here, but my income is such that I meet my obligations with some left over for"funsies". I've gone through the parenting game but mine are grown, and in TX and NY. Was even a "house spouse" for a couple years so have true hands on experience. Now, nice guy or not, l'd draw the line at infants (and probably teens who "should" be able to care for themselves.
So, question one... am I out of my mind to offer this? And no, I WILL NOT accept any money for this. Then it's a job. I don't want a job. I just want to help a "neighbor".
2. IF I do this, what is the best way to vette the prospective families? I want to help the needy, not the greedy. I mean, two parents, good paying jobs, they can probably PAY someone to watch the kids. But two parents, both with minimum wage jobs, or a single parent...different story. But I don't want to start an interview with "how much money do you make" or "do you have relatives nearby." Thoughts?
Oh...and ideas like talk to friends, church members, etc. Nope. One year here. Haven't cuhhultivated any.
So I need advice.
With the world gone mad over this covid 19 thing,schools closed (probably for the rest off the year) and even with lots of people working from home or just not working, there are still plenty who ARE still working, and NEED their jobs to pay rent, feed the family, etc. Add unexpected babysitting into the mix and I'm betting there are some who are going too be sorely pressed to make it.
So here's what I'm thinking. There's a local social media page dedicated to our little town. I'm thinking of running an ad for free babysitting. Just to do my part and help someone out in this perilous time.
Two points I need to address (or maybe more based on your input.
1. For those who don't know or remember my stats, I am a single man (not a pediphile or on any sex offender lists ) , 67 years young, retired (of course). My house is average. I have two vehicles, old but in good mechanical condition. I'm not as wealthy as many on here, but my income is such that I meet my obligations with some left over for"funsies". I've gone through the parenting game but mine are grown, and in TX and NY. Was even a "house spouse" for a couple years so have true hands on experience. Now, nice guy or not, l'd draw the line at infants (and probably teens who "should" be able to care for themselves.
So, question one... am I out of my mind to offer this? And no, I WILL NOT accept any money for this. Then it's a job. I don't want a job. I just want to help a "neighbor".
2. IF I do this, what is the best way to vette the prospective families? I want to help the needy, not the greedy. I mean, two parents, good paying jobs, they can probably PAY someone to watch the kids. But two parents, both with minimum wage jobs, or a single parent...different story. But I don't want to start an interview with "how much money do you make" or "do you have relatives nearby." Thoughts?
Oh...and ideas like talk to friends, church members, etc. Nope. One year here. Haven't cuhhultivated any.