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to get rid of cleaner because she won't accept a bank transfer?

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changers5 · 03/02/2019 21:27

She's really nice, I like her, does a decent job, but she always wants cast and charges £17.50 each time she's here. I have a 3 month old and am very disorganised/exhausted. I almost always forget to get money out for her and end up having to make an early morning trip to the shops (which are miles away as I'm rural). She's through an agency so pays taxes and isn't tax dodging, but just won't accept me putting money in her account. She wants cash. That's fair enough but it's a PITA for very disorganised me... would it be harsh to get rid of her and hire someone else for this reason alone?

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trooth · 03/02/2019 21:29

Nope not harsh at all, it's gotta work for you. I never have cash and would have to make a special trip out too, which would annoy me!

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changers5 · 03/02/2019 21:29

Cash not cast!

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Guineapiglet345 · 03/02/2019 21:30

I’d get rid of her, we’re rural so I know it’s a real pain if you need to get cash out, especially if there’s no real need for it.

GlitterNails · 03/02/2019 21:31

If it doesn’t suit you I think you’re within your rights to get someone who does.

Magenta82 · 03/02/2019 21:32

YANBU, the point of a cleaner is to make your life easier, this doesn't. She is being unreasonable by not accepting common and convenient ways to pay.

PlainSpeakingStraightTalking · 03/02/2019 21:34

Of course cash is legal tender and that is her right to be paid like that.

You never know her home circumstances, she might a victim of financial abuse, and this is her little bit of independence, or she might not. Who knows.

She's really nice, I like her, does a decent job Will you find another like her ?

Villanellenovella · 03/02/2019 21:35

Mmm I disagree - just take out more than you need and keep it stashed somewhere.

nancy75 · 03/02/2019 21:36

People often want cash because the person that should be paying them forgets to do the transfer & then they have to chase for payment.
If she has a lot of people paying £17.50 into her bank it’s a pain for her to check who has/hadn’t paid

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changers5 · 03/02/2019 21:36

@Villanellenovella I'm really not that organised and I'm not even going to pretend that I'd remember to do that!

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Bluelady · 03/02/2019 21:37

How hard is it to draw the cash out for her? Our window cleaner likes cash so we pay him the way he prefers.

Daisiesinavase · 03/02/2019 21:38

Just withdraw enough cash when you are near a cashpoint. Would she accept a cheque?

AJPTaylor · 03/02/2019 21:38

70 quid a month? Just get 70 quid out and put it in an envelope and dole it out

Jaxhog · 03/02/2019 21:39

Only £17.50 for a cleaner? Wow! (Misses point of question)

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changers5 · 03/02/2019 21:39

@Bluelady it's not hard, but I find myself most Sunday's thinking 'shit I forgot and no shops are open to get the exact change' - it happens all the time. I completely admit I'm disorganised!

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SofiaAmes · 03/02/2019 21:40

What about venmo or paypal?

Redglitter · 03/02/2019 21:40

Having a cleaner is meant to make your life easier. Clearly shes not so no you wouldn't be unreasonable to get someone else.

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changers5 · 03/02/2019 21:40

@Jackshouse that's only for 2 hours and I pay £40 DD to the agency per month.

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Bluffinwithmymuffin · 03/02/2019 21:41

I can see both sides but presumably she’s also rural, so would it really be so hard to meet her halfway and pay her in cash fortnightly- less hassle for you and she’s happy too.

Mabumssare · 03/02/2019 21:41

Would she take a cheque ? Also then she would need to go cash it and she might decide bank transfer is easier !

Or could you suggest setting up a PayPal account and paying her that way if as someone above said she maybe wants her money separate.

I would never remeber to get the moment out every week either.

Maybe ask her why she needs cash and explain it is difficult for you to do.

HeddaGarbled · 03/02/2019 21:41

Do you know why she wants cash rather than bank transfer? How easy will it be for you to find another cleaner?

Will she change a £20? If yes, I think I’d draw out £100 approx once a month and put £20 in 5 envelopes in a safe place.

Worriedmummybekind · 03/02/2019 21:41

Get rid and don't feel guilty. You are paying for a service to make your life easier, if it doesn't then find someone who does. It doesn't matter why or if it's reasonable. It just is.

2dogsandPG · 03/02/2019 21:42

Our cleaner prefers cash. We pay her every 5 weeks, and make sure we write on the calendar when we need to get more cash. One or the other of us remembers.

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changers5 · 03/02/2019 21:42

@AJPTaylor it's the need for 50ps etc that's annoying. If I could just get £70 out of a cash machine it'd be easy. Think I'm just going to have to get someone else... feels harsh!

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Bluelady · 03/02/2019 21:43

It isn't difficult though, it's inconvenient. I wouldn't worry about the change, I'd just lob her a 20 but that's me.

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changers5 · 03/02/2019 21:43

I asked if I could pay her twice weekly or monthly and she said no. Has to be weekly...

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