To now want to be paid for my time

[Ventiamore]

Dsis and I are both sahm atm, dsis has some income from markets, I am starting with something similar, but am right at the beginning ie no income yet.
I've helped dsis out for a few days, but there's a load of stuff that needs doing over the next few weeks. I said I'd help and use my evenings and days when DC aren't around to help get it done. I didn't expect to be paid (and haven't for the days done so far), but dsis has insisted because it's so time consuming she would pay me a small amount. I joked about it, but she's gone ahead and told ppl she's paying me for my time. Tbh, because it is so time consuming, I'm likely to flog myself harder to get as much as possible done if getting paid for it, as I could (and should) really be spending that time working on my own stuff.
So, what's fair?

1. A flat fee per hour? Doesn't seem the best to me, as some items are more time intensive to produce. I've been given the more time intensive jobs so far. She's done a lot of the quicker ones.

1. A flat fee per number of items finished? Difficult to calculate, again as some items take longer than others.

1. A proportion of the profit for each item made? Seems fairer to me, as profit per item is easy to calculate, only problem is if things don't sell at marker. But they will be there ready for the next one.

1. Something else?

I'd be v interested in what others think is fair. Please don't bother telling me I should do it all for free out of the kindness of my heart , I've already done some for free, she's now telling ppl she's paying me (I hadn't mentioned it at all prior to that), and its taking time out from my own stuff. So I don't think it's being unreasonable. (and as such, maybe AIBU isn't the best place, but I need best traffic for quick replies/ideas )

I'd agree at start what items you'll be working on and what she'll be working so there is clear roles and you won't then feel like you're being taken advantage of or doing the lions share.

Then once you know exactly what you'll be doing you can estimate how long that will take and how much you feel would be a fair amount to pay you for the time you have worked xx

I would say a fee per hour, the more intense ones take longer so you would still benefit.
If it was any other employer in most circumstances you would be paid for your time rather then what you are producing

Rather than 😳

I agree, an hourly rate seems fairest. Also don't forget you will need to declare this income on a tax return. If it becomes regular you may be classed as an employee rather than self employed

I think if she can support or kick-start your venture then she should (and should pay you less). I'm imagining labels saying "made by OP" type thing.

Otherwise, scenario 3

Thx for the thoughts. My concern with the flat rate per hour is that even if I start off with the repetitive task quickly and do quite a few at first, that will drop off in successive hours. So I'll feel like I'm slacking and she's not getting her money's worth

Well it's up to you to make sure you don't slack and do right by your sister xx

Haha. I know I wouldn't be slacking. But I also know that speed falls over time, and wouldn't want her thinking I was slacking!