charge or not?

[angiemog]

I look after a lo 4 days a week on a Thursday he goes to his grandma's. At present his auntie (she's 13) is in intensive care so he's not able to go tomorrow. I have just been asked to have, now i'm wondering whether I should charge or not? I know she is expecting to pay but I feel a little awkward given the situation. What would you do?
xx

[The Juggler]

Although it is very sad, you are running a business. It's a whole day. An extra hour to help out I might do for free in the cirumstances but not the whole day hon.

I would charge.

[blue bear]

I think you should expect to be paid and if they ask not to because of circumstances you can negotiate then.

You don't want to start a precident, I know it's really distressing this time but lots of things can be seen as an 'emergency' you wont want to not charge everytime.

Hope the young girl gets well soon

[Alibali]

I'm a softie, I wouldn't charge for this once, it's an emergency situation and you're helping out. If it continues I would. However I would expect a nice bunch of flowers or a box of chocs

[Blue Boy]

We would charge especially if the parent expects to pay, hard I know but you are running a business.

[chez]

Wouldnt charge but Id expect to be the one of offer this not the parent asume. Id also tell them its a one off.