Aw, boo. :( I need to let a family go....

[5 Little Monkeys]

It is easy for all of us to say "well you should have_______" but to be honest, it can easily happen because we do form relationships with the families. I try to keep it business with no emotions when it comes to some issues but it does happen!! Lesson learned

Hope you have a great Friday!!!

[Secondtimearound]

I hate payday amnesia !!!!! I sometimes wish I could just hand out a note , on Friday night saying ", it's been nice working with your family , since payment has not been paid I have filled your spot in my dayhome , "
But in reality I'm texting little reminders !!!!! Ugh tiring !!!
My advice is this , do the best for your family !!!
I have put up with more than I needed to and when I stuck to my guns the family left , I was ok with it as I realized that was a possibility when I confronted them ( they wanted to subtract Christmas Day and Boxing Day and I charge a flat rate )
Life went on , new families start , it's hard to confront and quit but in my experience you will be glad when you do !!!

[gravy_train]

Sounds like you know what you need to do mom-in-alberta! I think if it was me I would say why you are unable to provide care for them. Not paying on time is a huge slap in the face and you don't deserve that! You are taking care of what is supposed to be their most precious asset - their child - and to not pay you on time is a sign of how little they value you (but you already know this, I'm just getting fired up!). I would be upfront and tell them that you can't provide care for a family who doesn't value you enough to pay you on time. And i would give them 2 weeks to find another arrangement, provided they pay you upfront. If you aren't firm about this they will try to take advantage of you again.