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**chez1373** · 28-05-2008, 10:31 PM

Good evening all

Im having a little problem with a parent when we signed contracts she asked if ever she missed a day could she pass it over to the following week or even in a few days i said NO i dont do this contracted days are to be paid for regardless if used or not.. she was fine with this (trying to push her luck)

Now we have changed the contract to every other week. we are a week into the new contract she is asking to not use one of the days as dad is having them but use it for the following week i am the type of person that cant say no.. but i have just sent a text back saying no sorry contracted days are to be paid for if used or not it will have to be an extra day...

This may sound harsh but if i did it once this would happen every week and im not prepared to do it its not fair on me i dont know if im coming or goin...

WHAT WOULD YOU GUYS DO PLEASE???????

**carolinel** · 28-05-2008, 10:34 PM

personally I think you've done the right thing. You have to stick to your guns otherwise she will take libertys and especially as you specifically said it can't be done.

**Lou** · 28-05-2008, 10:35 PM

You have done the right thing, and i would do the same!!!

**crazybones** · 28-05-2008, 10:36 PM

Youve done the right thing. She is testing you to see if she can take the p. Stick to your guns.

**charleyfarley** · 28-05-2008, 10:38 PM

You have done the right thing.

Start off the way you mean to carry on

Carol xx

**chez1373** · 28-05-2008, 10:40 PM

Thanks guys i think i just need someone else to tell me iwas doing the right thing....

She has been with me since dec 07 and she knew i didnt do this also she still owes me for an extra day last week she keeps saying she forgets to do it but its only 22£ and i dont like to ask her for it..

**Blaze** · 28-05-2008, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by chez1373

Good evening all

Im having a little problem with a parent when we signed contracts she asked if ever she missed a day could she pass it over to the following week or even in a few days i said NO i dont do this contracted days are to be paid for regardless if used or not.. she was fine with this (trying to push her luck)

Now we have changed the contract to every other week. we are a week into the new contract she is asking to not use one of the days as dad is having them but use it for the following week i am the type of person that cant say no.. but i have just sent a text back saying no sorry contracted days are to be paid for if used or not it will have to be an extra day...

This may sound harsh but if i did it once this would happen every week and im not prepared to do it its not fair on me i dont know if im coming or goin...

WHAT WOULD YOU GUYS DO PLEASE???????

The same as you for the same reasons...well done for sticking to your guns!

**Blaze** · 28-05-2008, 10:44 PM

Just post her an invoice for oustanding monies owed...or add it to her next bill.

**chez1373** · 28-05-2008, 10:49 PM

Its so hard isnt it Blaze...

She paysby direct debit same amount every week and when i send her invoice and receipts she bins them doesnt even look at them anymore as they were always the same she says she doesnt need a recipt as she has the bank account for proof......

Apart from say u owe me ive tried everything i can think off lol

**Blaze** · 28-05-2008, 10:52 PM

It is hard yes...but you need to get tough! If needs be then say to her...don't forget that £22 is still outstanding...!

**Blaze** · 28-05-2008, 10:54 PM

You can probably tell i used to be a soft touch...then I worked out how much money I had "let go"

...no more!!!!

**chez1373** · 28-05-2008, 10:56 PM

I still am lol

However i have just charged a parent £10.00 an hour for two hours a day 7-9 mon to fri plus picking child up from home....

Thats wasnt my idea bythe way just before someone shouts at me for charging to much lol

**Blaze** · 28-05-2008, 10:58 PM

Sounds like your getting tougher!

**chez1373** · 28-05-2008, 11:15 PM

lol i am trying hehe

**angeldelight** · 29-05-2008, 07:55 AM

Well done for being tough

You are right so stick to your guns

Angel xx

**katickles** · 29-05-2008, 08:02 AM

Yeah i'd have done the same. Now you just need to get your outstanding money

**disney** · 29-05-2008, 08:30 AM

you need to stick to what you have agreed in the contract . i have had this once or twice by a parent and she thinks she can do it when ever 7 at the last minute

i have had to be stronge now but wish i had done it right at the begining x

**Hannahlg** · 29-05-2008, 03:02 PM

yep we would of done that aswell

**tulip0803** · 29-05-2008, 03:18 PM

I agree.

I would have said the same

**miffy** · 29-05-2008, 04:17 PM

I think you did the right thing.

If she is not happy you could ask her what she would do if her employer said he didn't need her one week but she could work an extra day the next to make up - I doubt she would be very happy.

Stay strong and tough

miffy xx