cloud9
25-06-2008, 10:05 AM
Sorry if i go on but i'm in a really fowl mood. I really love childmindding and having the kids but at the mo i'm ****** p***ed off with all the extra work involved with it. I am sick of paperwork and planning and spending my weekends on courses!
i saw a new parent this morning and it went really well she wanted the place but then seem utterly confused over the retainer (the place is available aug, she wants it to start in sept) Tried to explain why it was necessary to charge this retainer fee and why it wasn't counted as part payment and she did understand, but i just don't know why we have to feel bad about it. No-one else would reserve a place for this long for no payment.
A the moment i just feel like jacking it all in because its getting to much. If they wanted to get rid of childminders then i think they had the perfect plan by introducing the EYFS, it has had that desired effect on me and i know some who are giving it up:mad: :mad: :mad:
i saw a new parent this morning and it went really well she wanted the place but then seem utterly confused over the retainer (the place is available aug, she wants it to start in sept) Tried to explain why it was necessary to charge this retainer fee and why it wasn't counted as part payment and she did understand, but i just don't know why we have to feel bad about it. No-one else would reserve a place for this long for no payment.
A the moment i just feel like jacking it all in because its getting to much. If they wanted to get rid of childminders then i think they had the perfect plan by introducing the EYFS, it has had that desired effect on me and i know some who are giving it up:mad: :mad: :mad: