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CM Club - Have I done the right thing?

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childminder90210 · 22/12/2008 12:55

Have sent a letter to a parent saying outstandin fees must be paid befrore i have child back after xmas hols, will be owed 6 weeks money by then now feel bad and i dont know why i really need the money x

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SammyK · 22/12/2008 18:06

You have definately done the right thing! Hope you get it sorted, and why are you feeling bad? Parent has left you short just before xmas!

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childminder90210 · 22/12/2008 16:16

yes i see what you mean thats an excellent idea thank you

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KatyMac · 22/12/2008 16:13

You may have to do a thing whereby each pay day she pays 1.2 times her fee then over 5 pay days she is in advance (does that make sense?)

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childminder90210 · 22/12/2008 16:11

I usually do get paid in advance made an exception as parent was returning to work and i understand money is tight but am wishing i hadnt now why is it when you try to help someone they take advantage of you?

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nannynick · 22/12/2008 14:10

May also be a good opportunity to agree a new contract, whereby they pay in advance for all childcare.

FeelingOld · 22/12/2008 13:59

Doesnt matter whether you are skint or not, you have done the work and they should pay you.

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childminder90210 · 22/12/2008 13:03

Thank you, just feel a bit mean doing it 2 days before xmas but i had my 2 childrens birthday parties at the weekend and my car went wrong last week costing me 300 quid so i am a bit skint atm

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WhileShosheWatchedHerFlocks · 22/12/2008 13:01

yes you blardy well have, good on you girl.

underpaidandoverworked · 22/12/2008 13:00

Don't feel bad - would they go shopping in Asda and tell the staff they'll be back in 6 weeks to pay for it? You've done the right thing.

KatyMac · 22/12/2008 12:56

Umm you need the money because you earnt it & it's bad to encourage people into debt

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