Overlap? No thanks!

[5 Little Monkeys]

Not my battle here, but I am curious. Is "double-dipping", as it is being called, morally wrong, legally wrong, or smart business practice? Many of us call ourselves first and foremost a business, yet express negative judgment toward a provider who has found a way to maximize her earnings, legally and transparently. I didn't perceive from her posts that she was doing anything in a sneaky way, or otherwise misleading her full-time families. Again, parents have agreed ahead of time to adhere to a schedule given weeks before, and everything is above board.

We work on an industry that has very limited potential for earnings. She has found a way to earn extra income on days she has a vacancy. As far as I know there is no law that says we can be paid only once per space. I don't do this, but I actually think it's kind of genius.

For me, it's morally wrong and a dumb business move. Yes, it may give you some extra money in the short term but long term, I don't think parents would be happy about it. I still think the first family paying for the spot should be given first dibs. I just don't understand charging parents ft but than saying they can't come. Like superfun said, I would think most parents (when they catch onto what's happening) would just say they need all 5 days and than call in 1-2 days saying they don't need care. That's the only way they're guaranteed care for whenever they want.