To ask my CM to reduce her fees?

[muggglewump]

I've known my CM for 5 years, she's been having DD on and off for that time.

She's great, I trust her completely, she will go out of her way for me and DD is happy there.
Last year she had DD from school till 5.30 three days a week.

I have a different job now, where I only need her in holidays and for overtime, but she only does wraparound and holiday care anyway, as she works in a Crèche termtime.

Now, here is the issue.

I have to work this Sunday, from 7.30am, until I finish, probably around 4. (I'm a cleaner). CM charges time and a half for Saturdays, double time on a Sunday so it'll be £8 an hour.
I've agreed to work this as a favour to my boss.

I do NOT think my CM is being unreasonable to charge this, but I really can't afford to work a weekend day again, after this as I'll be out of pocket as I get paid £5.83 an hour.

Would it be U to approach her and ask if she'd consider charging the weekday rate?

That way, I earn a bit more, get to help out at work when they need weekend cover and she makes a bit, rather than me never working a weekend and no one earns extra?

can i just agree with bamboostalks. you sound like a lovely person as does your boss and your CM.
And it sounds like you have life in general quite "sorted".
Good luck to you

muggglewump - I think you've had a hard time on this thread and people don't seem to be listening to your (very reasonable) reasons for suggesting.

I can't believe people think you are being unreasonable by simply explaining the situation to your CM. She's free to say no!

But it sounds like your boss knows the situation now and won't ask again so hopefully all sorted.

And I also echo Bamboo's post. Very, very good luck to you and I hope there is something lovely coming to you along the line.

What bamboo said. You must be a lovely person to attract such nice people to you (boss and CM), and I hope you get to a better financial position soon.

I like you, mugglewump.

well done talking to boss,she sounds v reasonable about this

you need to have a big pat on back for all your efforts and endeavours.you have really grafted to get a job and maintain it.nothing sounds easy for you,at all

and no dont blame yourself that your ex is an inadequate. he is wholly and solely responsible for his behaviour, not you

i think everyone was just heartbroken for you doing a hard job for no financial gain,when boss didnt know

so now she knows.and she responded favourably

Have followed this thread Mugglewump (and remember the cafe/bike saga) and wanted to say how gracious you've been.

Btw, if you're looking to apply for jobs in the future, would happy to help with the application to get you a look-in.

Well, no need for advice as it all seems to be sorted but I just want to say mugglewump that you and your boss and your CM all sound like very thoughtful and practical and reasonable people (not something you see on many threads!). Agree fully with bamboostalks.

I agree with Bamboostalks totally !
You sound lovely ....I wish the very best xxx

Would you not childmind yourself ? I would llove you to look after my children .

I like you too MW, well done for sorting it. Your employers are lucky to have you. Your DD's dad is a chump and I know you will bring up a very confident and lovely daughter.

PS I have been whinging all day about how poorly I feel and how hard done by I am and have just kicked myself up the bum and told myself not to be so stupid!!

Bright blessings to a lovely woman EM xx

Your boss is not your friend, she is a work colleague. It's great that you get on well but I speak from bitter experience when I say don't get too friendly with the management - they will pull rank on you when it suits them.

great that you had a chat with your boss and hopefully you wont have to do sundays again