Requesting Payment - AGAIN.

[MonkeyPrincess]

I was going to complain about a parent that owes for 3 wks (I watch the child one day per week), but it's no where near 925$! I would be livid if anyone owed me that much. Personally, I prefer weekly pay, keeps things simpler for me, but I feel for you Lighthouse. Good luck and I hope you get your money back.

[Lighthouse1]

so now I don't know WHAT to do. I texted her requesting an email of withdrawal, and now she makes it sound like she's dying. Granted she MAY have cancer, and trust me, cancer has affected my life deeply, but I think she is being a drama queen and using it as excuse. I was going to leave it, but it's bothering me because I think she is just playing the system. Thoughts?

[FunnyFarm]

Agreed with everyone! no pay, no stay. Some people are full of excuses. All. The. Time. By allowing continuing care you are not helping this mother. She needs to learn there are consequences and it is not OK to keep "passing the buck" as it were. Not that I am not compassionate. I understand things in life happen and I will make allowances for that, but not on an ongoing basis. In addition that the child has some issues- you will likely be happy to have a different child in the future

[Lighthouse1]

This child doesn't come anymore, and that's the biggest issue. I have decided to go with a collection agency as I will NOT get the money from this lady. My bills keep coming, and whether I get sick or not, or whether I have clients or not, I am expected to pay my bills. That doesn't mean I blame the people I owe money to for my problems and for expecting me to pay... so I have to remember that I am a business providing a service. So she will have to pay, or there will be a black mark on her credit. I was hoping it wouldn't come to this... but I counted on this money... Those bills don't wait!