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not sure what to do...

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discoball · 20/09/2009 19:56

Hi, just wondered if anyone could help. I charge £6.50 p/h for babysitting and just say, for example, I sat for 4 hours = £26 - if they don't say anything after giving me £30, should I offer them the £4 difference or will it offend them? Don't want to appear presumptious! Thanks. P.S. I would always offer out of principal/good manners but wonder if it's taken (if they don't say anything) that they're happy to round up?!

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cookielove · 20/09/2009 21:12

i asking why does it matter to you who disagree? I have no reason to doubt myself

FabBakerGirlIsBack · 20/09/2009 21:09

So why ask if you are so sure you are doing something that is ok?

cookielove · 20/09/2009 21:06

i have had many repeat bookings, i think its up to the parents to bring correct change, not the babysitter to bring money with them.

I find it very awkward looking through the amount they give me especially if it is all folded up, why should i assume they want it if they haven't made it obvious that they do, I have been asked and i haven't been rude and just said no, 'very sorry but no i don't' e.t.c really when its that little what does it matter??

Bink · 20/09/2009 20:58

Are you serious about refusing change? Do you get repeat bookings?

We always always round up, and our babysitters ALWAYS offer us change, and we always say no. But if there were a case when we needed the change, and the babysitter refused! - we'd not go anywhere near them again.

cookielove · 20/09/2009 20:47

oh good, that makes me feel better although i didn't feel that bad to begin with.

Simplyme · 20/09/2009 20:43

No not the only one cookielove!! I take the monehy and purposefully don't bring change to give them

clayrebear · 20/09/2009 20:41

I am with cookielove I just take the money when I get paid and dont count it in front of parents so dont offer change tho a parent did once ask for the £1 change after she had paid me which was cheeky because she wouldn't pay my taxi fare home as I dont drive but that is a whole new topic!

cookielove · 20/09/2009 20:20

so i'm the only bad one

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discoball · 20/09/2009 20:15

Agreed, magic, it is only fair. Thx. I think I will go armed with my change on Weds then!!! Thanks all.

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magicOC · 20/09/2009 20:13

I always have change on me for parking etc so always get my bag to give them the change. 99% dont take it, but, I think it's only fair to offer.

TBH I would die of embarassment if they had to ask for it LOL

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discoball · 20/09/2009 20:12

Thanks, Fab - yes, I suppose if you say "I'll get your change", they're soon going to say if they want any or not! Thanks.

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cookielove · 20/09/2009 20:12

i also charge 6.50 and many times have been given 30 i say nothing, some parents have asked for change and to honest most of the time i say no, prob cheeky but i'm broke

i uses to work for sitters and use to get underpaid all the time so it evens out for all those times, i think the problem is i just take what they hand me and then look how much it is when i've left, i'd feel embarrased if i stood there checking it (this is how i got underpaid)

Romanarama · 20/09/2009 20:12

Offer the change. They can take it or say 'keep it'. I can't see how it's offensive at all.

FabBakerGirlIsBack · 20/09/2009 20:11

I would always have change and if they gave me more than it is I would say, just a minute while I get your change. Up to them then.

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discoball · 20/09/2009 20:11

Good points, Simplyme! Thank you.

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Simplyme · 20/09/2009 20:08

I always say something like is this alright??? Mind you I don't tend to bring change as I think it is their responsibility to have the right money and that way it is always rounded up!!!

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