Feel mean charging this for a day!

**clio0602** · 22-10-2010, 09:40 AM

I have 3yr old which I charge parents £90wk for up to 3 full days and also as retainer for the rest of the wk as its shifts. I also have his sibling in school hols which I charge £3.75hr up to my full day rate.

Mum said this morning that she only needs me Fri nxt wk to which I replied "thats fine but let me know what hours you need as C is on an hourly charge now"

Thinking about it now I think I'm asking too much! £90 for 3yr old and up to another £30 for the 6yr old for 1 day

I'm thinking I should just charge the £90 for them both as we are having a halloween party Friday and would want them here anyway!!

What do you think?

**Mollymop** · 22-10-2010, 09:49 AM

I would charge £90 for both of them for the one day. x

**snufflepuff** · 22-10-2010, 11:47 AM

I think i'd probably just stick to the £90 for them both as it's only one day.

**The Juggler** · 22-10-2010, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by snufflepuff

I think i'd probably just stick to the £90 for them both as it's only one day.

I think I would too.

**kindredspirits** · 22-10-2010, 01:16 PM

If you do charge less make is crystal clear that you're doing this as a favour to her and that usual prices apply during xmas etc or she might start expecting more than you are prepared to give later!

**miffy** · 22-10-2010, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by kindredspirits

If you do charge less make is crystal clear that you're doing this as a favour to her and that usual prices apply during xmas etc or she might start expecting more than you are prepared to give later!

I agree, it's all too easy to try and be fair and then get taken advantage of.

Miffy xx

**Chatterbox Childcare** · 22-10-2010, 02:10 PM

You are a professional operating a business - charge what is contracted

**angeldelight** · 22-10-2010, 03:58 PM

Good luck whatever you decide

Angel xx

**Helcatt** · 22-10-2010, 04:06 PM

Charge contracted rate!

I only have two of the boys for one day next week but they're being charged the usual amount. I'm here, her choice not to use me

Hx

**HELEN10** · 22-10-2010, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by DebbieS26

You are a professional operating a business - charge what is contracted

Agree with above, why differ from your contract?

**karen m** · 22-10-2010, 09:44 PM

mum signed contract ,she must be happy with your fees

**clio0602** · 30-10-2010, 09:23 PM

Ok well I actually said to mum I'd take £90 and she insisted on the £120 and posted it through my door for me

**miffy** · 30-10-2010, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by clio0602

Ok well I actually said to mum I'd take £90 and she insisted on the £120 and posted it through my door for me

Wish all parents were like her!

Miffy xx

**haribo** · 30-10-2010, 09:35 PM

dont see why you wouldnt charge that though , maybe i missed something

and im one to feel mean too but when others do it seems silly

**clio0602** · 30-10-2010, 09:52 PM

I just felt that £120 for 10hrs was alot to ask but they are extremely hard work (as she knows lol) and the day turned out worse than ever so think I def earned it lol x

**IndigoMoon** · 31-10-2010, 07:43 AM

I think Mum did the right thing

I have sadly learned the hard way that if you do favours and one-offs some parents will expect it all the time and not be at all thankful for it either.

**welshcake** · 31-10-2010, 07:48 AM

I would stick by your usual agreement. my experience is if you charge different and do a favour the parents generally expect it and then take advantage.

I would stick to the normal price.