Contract length

[Tot-Time]

Hum, so does the legnth/term of your contract depend on the area you live in and how difficult it is for you (the caregiver) to terminate a contract?

For example, my contract is indefinite and both the parent or I only need 3 weeks to terminate the contract.

I agree that if you are unable to break a contract that even a 3 month contract would be very difficult if things are not going well with the family. It is also a long time to provide childcare for a family if there are payment issues as well. I have a friend who is now on her 10th week of providing childcare with no fees being paid by the parent!

[Judy Trickett]

I have a friend who is now on her 10th week of providing childcare with no fees being paid by the parent!

Why isn't she getting paid in ADVANCE for care?? Never work for free or risk working for free. Parents should be paying in advance for care. NO PAY - NO STAY.

ALL my parents pay Monday morning for that week. If you don't bring your payment in you can't leave your child. I NEVER work for free. Many providers also get paid Friday for the NEXT week of care to ensure they never work for free.

WHY is she allowing this to happen to her? Why is she allowing them in day after day???