I just had the same problem. The family is usually great; picks up on time, polite kids, always bring more diapers when I start to run low, etc. She always pays me in cash and I've never counted it in front of her, and never had a problem. Then over the Christmas break, she didn't bother paying for stats (Christmas, boxing day, and New Year's day) even though it's in my contract that I get paid for stats, and they've always paid stats before without a peep. I need to bring it up, but I'm not sure how to do so. It seems pretty far-fetched that they would actually forget about the stats. My guess is they did it on purpose and think I'm too nice to say anything. The problem is, they're half-right, and now I'm feeling awkward just thinking about it. I hate this part of the job!

I'm as torn as you-do I start counting the cash in front of her? I think it's tacky as well, but I'd rather avoid having this problem again.