This is why people ask for cash

[antelopevalley]

I did some babysitting on Saturday night. When the couple got back they said sorry they didn't have any cash and they would transfer me the money. It is Tuesday and in spite of giving them my bank details, and a reminder text, still no payment.
If I ever babysit for them again (not sure I will now), I will say I will only do so if they pay cash that evening. Sadly this kind of way of operating seems common amongst middle-class people. It may not be a big deal for you to wait days for a relatively small sum of money, but it is for many others.

The kind of people who don't pay their bills on time probably 😏

What I find more mysterious is people like you rushing into respond on threads where you’ve clearly not even read it and seen the op has asked. How cringe for you. Cringe cringe cringe.

All of my cards have this info on them.

@TiddleyWink is absolutely right though. Cringe.

Dreadfully rude of them

It is unacceptable.

Regardless of the amount you should have been paid at the time or following day. The fact you are having to chase them for the money actively tells you they have no regard or respect for you. Maybe consider not babysitting for them again.

I would get ds to email her back and ask for the cash for the time he spent working at her cafe from what time to what time and on what date and ask her to make payment which she promised. If he had an earlier email exchange with her, then do it off the back of that email. What ds is doing here is putting this down in writing.

If she does not pay up, then bring a small claims: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/legal-system/small-claims/making-a-small-claim/]]

The lesson next time is to document everything in writing (email is writing) or at least a text before ds starts work. And ds should not to leave on the last day without getting payment (in cash or at least a cheque. Even if the cheque bounces, it is easier to sue on). If it is a cafe, he can just hang around the counter/cashier making her nervous and talk louder when asking for payment. She won't want to be embarassed in front of customers and will pay him just to get him out. In fact, can you r ds go to her cafe with you to ask her for payment. Both of you standing will make her customers uncomfortable. Of course, you will have to leave if she asks you to, then bring a small claims, documenting all this.

I cannot believe how this lady would just exploit a youth. Absolutely no principles. Disgusting.

It's pretty shocking but I am unfortunately someone who needs a reminder. Have you messaged them again? We recently had our babysitter over and she said she changed her bank details so would send them. She did during a really busy work day and I had every intention of paying but by the time I had done the school run, gone back to work and then clubs I totally forgot. She messaged again the next evening and I paid straight away. I'm not trying to stick up for them but sometimes life gets hectic and people forget. Before you go round just send another message and see how they respond

If she's home alone or anything she won't like it and it's unprofessional anyway.

then really they need to pay up, if you don't want the debt collecting from your doorstep

perhaps text a warning, if you've not paid by Friday then i'll send someone round to collect the money over the weekend

as for unprofessional, hardly apt when its debts

It takes me 3 minutes, maybe 2, to access and transfer money via my app. There is no "hectic life" excuse, find the time.

Text again and ask if they got your bank details. If after that you still dont get paid or a reply go over with your details written down.

I'm a member of Gransnet and am pleased to say no-one uses the F or C word on there! No need for it. I swear myself, but not on a Forum. Cut it out!

Go back to GN. Swearing is ubiquitous here.

Just text them daily. Till they pay

i did that for a job that I didn’t get paid for. Everyday I emailed. Text and phoned

it took about a month but he got annoyed quickly!

I would of said

no problem. I’ll wait here whilst one of you goes to a cash machine. Or phoned the police.

Phoned the police?

Of course you would have.

So incredibly rude they haven’t paid. I mean, who even does that no matter how wealthy or poor!!

message constantly. Over and over

That is bad. I have a lady that cleans for me. It is a small job, payment is £20. I transfer the payment as soon as she texts to say job is completed. For all I know, she needs that money to get the bus to her next job, rather than walk which could mean she misses out on work.

I have no idea if this is the case for her but I wouldn't dream of risking it.

Unfortunately not a lot of people think this way.

I’m shocked that even in a relatively cash-free society this couple didn’t have the decency and consideration to get cash for you. I would text them a reminder and tell them the money would be really appreciated promptly. Best of luck!

Im a nanny and prefer transfers
when I do as hoc and baby sitting jobs as I can keep track of the payments for my accounts .. as believe it or not you still need to pay tax on it ..
I've never had an issue with late payments either .. some pay as soon as I get to the house .

You didn't have your bank details? Most people need their bank card for all sorts these days and pretty much have their account number and sort code number memorised (if not the bank card number too) from having to use it so much. Even if you didn't, why would you not have it on your person/in your purse?

I couldn’t give you any of my account numbers. Not even the one I’ve had for 45 years. I couldn’t tell you the sort code numbers either. And as for card numbers - forget it.

And I don’t always take cards out with me either.

I would stop texting. It's too easy for CFs to ignore - and they clearly are CFs or they would have made the bank transfer right then and there before you left. I would either call or turn up on the doorstep. Don't send your boyfriend round on your behalf because that's a bit pathetic. Just say that you've been patient because you realise it might have slipped their mind but you need the money now. If they don't have cash to hand again, say you'll wait while they do a bank transfer and watch them do it. And don't babysit for them again.

This is appalling. Don’t put someone in the position they have to remind you. It’s embarrassing.