Alright so the short version, I tried to keep it short.
DCD has a “Girlfriend” other (I think they live together, they are not married this I know for sure). I pick DCB up from school and most of the time the girlfriend picks up, this in and of it’s self is not a problem. The problem is that the girlfriend keeps wanting to talk about “money” with me and negotiate even when it appears that Dad does not and Dad understands the policy in place.
Example one: During interview girlfriend kept saying so it will be ** for after care even though he only here 3 hours. Dad looked annoyed and had already agreed to my published rate. So that issue was resolved.
Example two: When I first enrolled this child I was picking him up from summer school which got out at 12:00, that was only going to be 4 weeks then School was starting and now I pick him up at 2:30. When Dad signed the contract I told him that since he was going to keep the child here after school started I would charge him the regular school day rate for the 4 summer school weeks instead of the half school day rate. Dad understood and thanked me for the $37 a week for 4 weeks discount. Then when school started both Dad and girlfriend came to pick up the child and Dad asked so does the fee change B/C school started and DCB is here less hours. I reminded him that I was already giving him that rate and he responded with oh yah that’s right. Then the girlfriend starts to say to me but remember when I called about service before the interview appointment we did not talk about the school year we only talked about summer. Again dad looked annoyed. That issue was resolved.
What happened today: Dad calls leaving a message saying I think I forgot to pay for this week (payments are due the Friday before the week of Care). I called and left a voice message saying yes you forgot to pay and do not forget their is a $15 per calendar day late fee. Dad calls back this time I answer the phone, Dad wanted to drop payment right then and wanted clarification on how much the late fee was in total. So I tell him I am away from the house but he can leave the payment in the white bench on my porch, and tell him the late fee is a total of $45 if payment is made by 6:15PM today otherwise it is an additional $15. Because, the late fee is $15 per calendar day with the day ending at 6:15PM. So Dad repeats so its $45 if paid before 6:15PM today and if not an additional $15. I respond yes. The Dad say hold on a second, and hands the phone to the girlfriend
I then repeat the late fee policy
and she says well we have the normal payment if we drop this now can we give you the late fee later. I said yes as long as you pay it before the next normal payment is due which is 6:15 on Friday, otherwise their will be another late fee. She Okay…
I think that when the girlfriend comes and picks up today she is going to try and argue out of the late fee. I really do not think I should have to “deal” with her when it comes to money and the would I be out of line if I told her that she is not responsible for paying me and therefore I will no longer be discussing money with her.
DCD has a “Girlfriend” other (I think they live together, they are not married this I know for sure). I pick DCB up from school and most of the time the girlfriend picks up, this in and of it’s self is not a problem. The problem is that the girlfriend keeps wanting to talk about “money” with me and negotiate even when it appears that Dad does not and Dad understands the policy in place.
Example one: During interview girlfriend kept saying so it will be ** for after care even though he only here 3 hours. Dad looked annoyed and had already agreed to my published rate. So that issue was resolved.
Example two: When I first enrolled this child I was picking him up from summer school which got out at 12:00, that was only going to be 4 weeks then School was starting and now I pick him up at 2:30. When Dad signed the contract I told him that since he was going to keep the child here after school started I would charge him the regular school day rate for the 4 summer school weeks instead of the half school day rate. Dad understood and thanked me for the $37 a week for 4 weeks discount. Then when school started both Dad and girlfriend came to pick up the child and Dad asked so does the fee change B/C school started and DCB is here less hours. I reminded him that I was already giving him that rate and he responded with oh yah that’s right. Then the girlfriend starts to say to me but remember when I called about service before the interview appointment we did not talk about the school year we only talked about summer. Again dad looked annoyed. That issue was resolved.
What happened today: Dad calls leaving a message saying I think I forgot to pay for this week (payments are due the Friday before the week of Care). I called and left a voice message saying yes you forgot to pay and do not forget their is a $15 per calendar day late fee. Dad calls back this time I answer the phone, Dad wanted to drop payment right then and wanted clarification on how much the late fee was in total. So I tell him I am away from the house but he can leave the payment in the white bench on my porch, and tell him the late fee is a total of $45 if payment is made by 6:15PM today otherwise it is an additional $15. Because, the late fee is $15 per calendar day with the day ending at 6:15PM. So Dad repeats so its $45 if paid before 6:15PM today and if not an additional $15. I respond yes. The Dad say hold on a second, and hands the phone to the girlfriend


I think that when the girlfriend comes and picks up today she is going to try and argue out of the late fee. I really do not think I should have to “deal” with her when it comes to money and the would I be out of line if I told her that she is not responsible for paying me and therefore I will no longer be discussing money with her.
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