Service Rendered, but no payment? What to do?

[mimi]

It's hard learning these lessons the hard way. That is why I have benefited from this forum and everyone relating their good/bad experiences. We are always learning so don't beat yourself up on wanting to be there for the child despite the mom's red flags. I've done it and won't do it again either. I also would NEVER take a neighbors child. We have new neighbors and the mom said when she goes back to work (won't happen) she would like me to take care of her son. I told her I don't mix business with people I would like to enjoy a personal relationship with.