Standing My Ground

[littlemommy]

on late fees. Last day was Wednesday, as parents figured out their custody agreement to where they don't need daycare. The mom was getting assistance through the school, and I found out on Wednesday that they could not pay any of last month. I told her the total, which was over $300, and she flipped. She said she had no clue they weren't paying and that she can't pay me all of it until mid December.

Sorry, but I need to be paid this week. When I mentioned there would be a $60 late fee if not paid for 3 weeks, her temper grew. I just got a text that she would have it all today. Let's see if that happens.

[laundrymom]

Late fees make them borrow from someone other than you. Because when they are late, they are borrowing your paycheck without asking.

[littlemommy]

Her ex told me yesterday that she owes him well up in the thousands because she did this all the time with their last daycare. I feel bad that he got drug into it, because it's not his fault. He was always great with paying his half.

If I ever work with a divorced couple again, I'm requiring that FULL payment will be made from ONE parent, weekly. I'm done chasing 2 parents around to get one week's worth of pay.

[Meyou]

Late fees make them borrow from someone other than you. Because when they are late, they are borrowing your paycheck without asking.