VENTING - First bounced cheque

[Dreamalittledream]

Ouch. That really sucks. It's not just about the money...it's trust and respect. If I was the parent I would be red-faced and back with the money within the hour. We work hard for these people in so many ways to keep their child safe, happy and learning! Are you thinking about making it cash only for these folks going forward?

[Stacey55]

how frustrating to have cheques bounce. I had that happen once I made the parents pay me the NSF amount due as well as cash only from there forward.

Not having contact information is something else, how about if there was an emergency?

I know what it's like to not want to terminate for lack of clients waiting in the wing, I've put up with my share just to keep my income. It's a shame that we don't get the respect that we deserve, most people think that we are just babysitters and are only doing this because we are uneducated and can't find jobs. I love what I'm doing when I have great families when not I find myself wondering why I put myself through this.

Seriously ask for cash from now on, you know the saying "once burnt"

Good luck and hang tough.

Stacey