Paying the cleaner

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Obviously the cleaner can't come and clean. Oh how I miss her so. Anyway, I've paid her for each week she couldn't come. Do I just pay her for 3 months in advance or keep paying each week?

I would ask her but I think she's a little shy to ask directly

I’m paying her monthly by bank transfer. We usually pay her weekly in cash. Missing her a lot!

That is not the same situation at all though is it @MrsFogi ?

I totally agree with what @PegasusReturns has replied to you already.

@PegagsusReturns. How patronising.

I'm getting paid so I'm paying my cleaner. She gets a lot of work through air b n b so I'm guessing her income will be affected.
I don't think she'd work for me for free but that's not the issue is it?

Much as I miss my cleaners, I am not paying them as they are not providing their service. We use an agency and they themselves have suggested all cleans halt.

I wouldn't expect it the other way around, if dh isn't working we don't make any money. Part of the risk of that kind of work, no sick pay, no pensions.

If my cleaners decide not to return after this, so be it. There are loads of cleaners, we've had many over the years.

Personally I see this as a feminist issue. Most cleaners are women. Women who can afford to support their sisters should. I.e if you still have your job, then pay the cleaner.

@TrulyMadlyGuilty

I don’t feel superior - which I think is generally a prerequisite for patronising - to my cleaner but I am acutely aware that I have many more advantages and options compared to her.

As a result of that I both want and in all honesty feel obligated to support her.

I accept as an outsider you may see that as patronising but what is the alternative? I leave her to it?

@TrulyMadlyGuilty how unpleasant.

@PegasusReturns just as well there are kind hearted people like you in the world.

TrulyMadlyGuilty It isn't patronising at all. Just factual. Paying, if you can, is just the decent, human thing to do. Perfectly normal amongst people I know. Also, much appreciated by my cleaner.