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I actually use an Uber for babysitting, Trusted (at usetrusted.com). I think there are a few reasons why I haven't poached a babysitter from the service yet and

I actually use an Uber for babysitting, Trusted (at usetrusted.com). I think there are a few reasons why I haven't poached a babysitter from the service yet and why it might not happen too often. 1) The cost to me is invisible. I don't know or care what their cut is. I see a rate and pay it. 2) I also get some benefits including online scheduling and pay by credit card. 3) There is an unspoken stigma because it would be a cost-saving measure for the parents but more of a hassle for the babysitter. Would the sitter get more money? Maybe a little? But they wouldn't usually suggest it for the risk of getting tattled on and getting kicked off. Parents might also have this risk. Most good sitters are always booked through the service in SF, so what is their upside?

jakobegger 9y ago
I'm curious. Do you always use the same sitter? How far in advance do you book your sitter? We've had a number of babysitters (found via family, recommendations, and job boards), and scheduling is incredibly annoying. We usually have to plan at least a week in advance, and even then there's no guarantee that our sitter is available. I'd absolutely use a service that connected me to a professional baby sitter who is available tomorrow evening, and I'd pay extra for the flexibility. (Vetting is also important. We are really happy with our current sitter, but in my experience it's really hard to know in advance)