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A mom just texted me and said, "Same amount for next week?" This is a family who has changed their days and hours so many times that I can hardly keep track of WHAT she owes each week! She's more scatter-brained than I am, so she'll often text me and ask what she owes.
I think her reason for asking was because I'm taking off Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. They've known since January, and I've sent reminders and had it posted on my door. She didn't forget or get taken by surprise. That's not an issue. She does know I'm off the 3 days, and that's why she was inquiring what she owed. Well, she knows (or should know, anyway) that my holidays and days off are paid, so I think she was hoping for some Christmas cheer by me reducing her fee. I got out the ol' backbone and texted back, "Yes. Paid holidays."... then added some other stuff about what we're doing this afternoon when the kids get home from school.
Anyway, after I sent it, I realized that SHE's taking off next Thursday and Friday -- meaning her kids won't be here AT ALL next week. Well, their days off are paid also. It just so happens that her two days are in the same week as my three days. So she's paying me a full week for a week in which I won't even seen her kids for one minute. It's all legit, but I feel really bad. I shouldn't, but I do. They are a military family and she makes close to minimum wage. That's not my problem, I know. But I still feel guilty!
Would you do the same under these circumstances? Thanks, gals. And Merry Christmas!!
I think her reason for asking was because I'm taking off Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. They've known since January, and I've sent reminders and had it posted on my door. She didn't forget or get taken by surprise. That's not an issue. She does know I'm off the 3 days, and that's why she was inquiring what she owed. Well, she knows (or should know, anyway) that my holidays and days off are paid, so I think she was hoping for some Christmas cheer by me reducing her fee. I got out the ol' backbone and texted back, "Yes. Paid holidays."... then added some other stuff about what we're doing this afternoon when the kids get home from school.
Anyway, after I sent it, I realized that SHE's taking off next Thursday and Friday -- meaning her kids won't be here AT ALL next week. Well, their days off are paid also. It just so happens that her two days are in the same week as my three days. So she's paying me a full week for a week in which I won't even seen her kids for one minute. It's all legit, but I feel really bad. I shouldn't, but I do. They are a military family and she makes close to minimum wage. That's not my problem, I know. But I still feel guilty!
Would you do the same under these circumstances? Thanks, gals. And Merry Christmas!!
Not a fan! I'll substitute a hot cocoa with Peppermint Schnapps and whipped cream! happyface
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