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How Much To Charge Nephew Staying
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My nephew moved in with me about a month ago and wants to pay for his keep.
He has only just got a job, (a fairly basic paying one), and I said we would discuss it after he had been working a month.
He's a very good lad; he buys all his own food, does his own cooking, washing and ironing, helps keep the house clean and is teaching me 'stuff' on the computer.
I am reluctant to charge him anything, (I am comfortably off) but he insists that he wants to contribute.
What would be a suggested amount?
He has only just got a job, (a fairly basic paying one), and I said we would discuss it after he had been working a month.
He's a very good lad; he buys all his own food, does his own cooking, washing and ironing, helps keep the house clean and is teaching me 'stuff' on the computer.
I am reluctant to charge him anything, (I am comfortably off) but he insists that he wants to contribute.
What would be a suggested amount?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I agree with above, especially grasscarp. He should pay something- a private shared basic flat with maybe 3 strangers could easily cost £400 a month (a lot more in London) and he would still have to pay for food and washing. You don't want to charge him anything like £400 now but it will be good for him to get used to something going out so it doesn't seem too much of a shock when he eventually pays rent or a mortgage. Charge him too little and you may find he stays for ever (which you may like the idea of now but maybe it wouldn't work out in the longer term).
The amount should also reflect what he can afford as you don't want him to be unable to save or afford to go out and socialise.
As his income is not great I'd go for maybe £40 a week and, as grasscarp suggests, I'd put some of it in a savings account/premium bonds for him.
The amount should also reflect what he can afford as you don't want him to be unable to save or afford to go out and socialise.
As his income is not great I'd go for maybe £40 a week and, as grasscarp suggests, I'd put some of it in a savings account/premium bonds for him.
Thanks to you all. You have made some very good points.
I do know that the gas, water and electric bills will be rising.
He often has two showers a day, will throw a very small amount in the washing machine instead of a full load, boils a whole kettle for one cup of coffee and as he cooks separately, using mainly the electric grill, the bills will go up.
I don't want to nag him about these things, but I am aware of the cost.
Your advice has been very useful. Will have to have a think.
I do know that the gas, water and electric bills will be rising.
He often has two showers a day, will throw a very small amount in the washing machine instead of a full load, boils a whole kettle for one cup of coffee and as he cooks separately, using mainly the electric grill, the bills will go up.
I don't want to nag him about these things, but I am aware of the cost.
Your advice has been very useful. Will have to have a think.
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