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What would you do?

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schneebly · 03/05/2006 10:43

This is a strange one...
A few weeeks ago a lovely lady I know quite well asked me if I would be interested in 2 lunchtime shifts in her tearoom - only 4 hours per week and I said yes because I need to get out more IYSWIM. Anyway, last week I started and it is nice easy work just waitressing etc but it is pretty quiet. Anyway she took me aside and asked what I wanted her to pay me - I said it was up to her and that I didnt really mind - well she has been giving me £30 for 4 hours work plus tips and I feel a bit guilty because she is soooo nice and her tearoom isn't very busy. I feel like I am taking too much money but don't know what to say to her. What would you do?

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bramblina · 03/05/2006 10:46

I would say to her exactly what you have just said here. She'll appreciate your honesty and reassure you at the same time.

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schneebly · 03/05/2006 10:54

Thanks - I am just worried that she might get upset that I think she cant afford this much - she is very sensitive.

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schneebly · 03/05/2006 11:07

anyone else got any wisdom?

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Ledodgyherring · 03/05/2006 11:15

If she's sensitive i'd leave it, she runs a business so can't be that soft if she wants to pay you that let her. If it's not that busy she may just like having you around for company.

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schneebly · 03/05/2006 11:20

Well, I am riveting company! Wink I just feel a wee bit guilty getting paid £7.50 an hour for not very much!

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cheesecake · 03/05/2006 19:01

Ok you could donate say £2.50 an hour to charity if it makes you feel better (but I always say charity begins at home LOL)

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schneebly · 04/05/2006 08:03
Grin
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UKmum4 · 04/05/2006 22:30

i wouldn't worry - you did say the pay was up to her.
As i was reading I got all worried she was going to pay you 30 for the week!

Do a good job for her

Hattie05 · 04/05/2006 22:59

Surely thats not far off the minimum wage is it?

I think that sounds perfectly reasonable, if she can't afford it and her tearoom is that quiet she would have to let you go.

And as you left the decision making up to her i don't see why you have any reason to feel guilty.

Anything less probably wouldn't be worth your while anyway would it? Do you have travel costs to get there?

handlemecarefully · 04/05/2006 23:07

That's pretty much what cleaners get paid.

It's slightly less than what I pay my Mother's help.

It's nice of you to be so concerned about it - but I wouldn't be in your situation.

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