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Thu, 08/20/2009 - 00:19
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Market Research- Parents I'm Looking for Input

Hey Everyone,

I am looking for a bit of insight. In my time down at the parks I really want to make a bit of extra money. I thought of offering my babysitting services to parents vacationing at the resort.

So the question becomes would you use a college program cast member as a babysitter. Would a babysitter who could easily come to any park or hotel be appealing? How much is this worth to you as parents? I want honest opinions. To give background on myself I am CPR and First Aid certified, a babysitting veteran, Flag Football coach and I'm 20 years old. If you guys need any other info or have any questions let me know. I am just throwing a feeler out there and wondering what people think.

thanks very much everyone.

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Thu, 08/20/2009 - 00:58
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i don't have kids, but i can tell you that the biggest hang up for me would be that you were a guy. i know it sounds bad, but i am weirded out by hiring male babysitters. on the flip side the service itself i would think would be invaluable for some people. i know there are services that provide this in wdw, so that mom and dad can go out to citricos in peace.

Thu, 08/20/2009 - 05:25
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Great question, Rico! I voted yes, but you'll have some stiff competition! There are several babysitting services (including Kids Night Out and some sort of "Godmothers" service) that are well-established in Disney World.

Also double check with your supervisors that it's not a conflict of interest to rent yourself out to Disney guests. They might assume you're using your job as a Disney cast member to peddle your wares as a babysitter. Weird...but always a possibility!

I think a guy babysitter would be great -- especially if you have little boys who might be bored with other types of childcare. Laughing out loud

Thu, 08/20/2009 - 18:03
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Trying to rack my brain for other kinds of services you could provide in your off hours as well. I haven't got any kiddos.

Fri, 08/21/2009 - 15:13
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You're such an entrepreneur, Rico!! Cool idea!

Fri, 08/21/2009 - 17:00
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As long as you were allowed to, I think this would be a great idea. I am not a parent yet, but I know I don't want to take my kids to the nicer restaurants and I would want a romantic evening with my husband. Good luck! It sounds like a great idea!

Fri, 08/21/2009 - 21:27
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caitiesus wrote:
As long as you were allowed to, I think this would be a great idea. I am not a parent yet, but I know I don't want to take my kids to the nicer restaurants and I would want a romantic evening with my husband. Good luck! It sounds like a great idea!

I think most people who go with their kids just think of that option as unavailable. It would definitely be a plus to be able to get a nice of peace.

Sat, 08/22/2009 - 00:42
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I think it's a good idea, but I'd want to see some references, insurance, background check before we head out. I voted "it depends"

As far as the male babysitter, I'd have no problem with that -- especially if you have little boys, as Annie said. I think it'd be fun for them to do something like the Pirate transformation thing at MK with a guy babysitter.

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