Mindee has been off ill tues, weds & thurs and dad just phoned to say he wont be with me tomorrow either.

Now im feeling guilty as Ive earned £120 for doing nothing.

My hearts telling me to give them something back because I appreciate them keeping him at home & not sending him to me, and also that way when he's poorly next time they will be more likely to again keep him off. But then will the always expect a discount when he's off ill?

My contract does state full fee's for sickness but now Im feeling that maybe for 4 full days its a bit unfair.

they new when they signed with you the payment arrangement.

enjoy the rest:laughing: and dont feel guilty:thumbsup:

don;t feel guilty! what if he had carried on sending the kids and you got ill and had to shut shop, then you would be out of pocket:D

No don't feel bad!!! It happens, and a contract is a contract!! They knew the score when they signed up. They are more than likely getting paid anyway so why shouldnt you??

I had a day off from one mindee yesterday, his mom decided to have him with her as she was recovering from a cold. Anyway when they pay me tomorrow I will gladly take the money and definately won't feel guilty.


I know it's a big amount to pay while he wasn't with you but they agreed to it. So don't you feel guilty enjoy the time off

Carol xx

Oh girls you are all so cold hearted!!!!

Ha ha!

I know what you are all saying, just me being a big softie :laughing:

im as soft as you i never charge the stated hours i only charge when they are with me.But my partner is the main earner and i only did this as my son is at home with me so ive never been business minded although i could curse myself sometimes for doing it.IM JUST TOO SOFT.Hey what goes around comes around maybe someone will do me a good deed one day.HIGHLY UNLIKELY.:littleangel: :littleangel:

Oh girls you are all so cold hearted!!!!

Ha ha!

I know what you are all saying, just me being a big softie :laughing:

Its always easy to say when its someone else though

I bet if we were in your situation we would feel the same - guilty !!

Thing is what would happen if you were ill and you didnt get paid for the whole week because you could not have their child ? Would they feel sorry for you because you had no pay that week ? I dont think they would

So it works both ways

Its your money and your earnings - take it

Angel xx

Its always easy to say when its someone else though

I bet if we were in your situation we would feel the same - guilty !!

Thing is what would happen if you were ill and you didnt get paid for the whole week because you could not have their child ? Would they feel sorry for you because you had no pay that week ? I dont think they would

So it works both ways

Its your money and your earnings - take it

Angel xx

Thanks Angel, think I have looked at this at a different angle now :D

No don't feel guilty you have bills to pay just the same as they do and rely on your fees to pay them.

Angel is right - if you have time off they will not be rushing to pay you.

Miffy xx