I forgot to cancel my babysitter for this morning

[Anonymous]

And I feel terrible about it. My husband doesn't have work so he let me sleep and I just totally forgot to call her to cancel. She showed up and we apologized profusely. I also gave her half of what I would normally pay her for the day. She still seemed pretty peeved. I understand her annoyance, it was an honest mistake though. Besides remembering to call, is there anything I could have done better or differently?

[Anonymous]

You should have paid her in full. It was your error, and she could have lined up another opportunity. And had to clear her car and brave the roads. I'd call her back, apologize, and tell her you'll pay her in full for your mistake.

[Anonymous]

You should have paid her for the full time!!!! She turned down other jobs for today FOR YOU and actually schlepped over to your house only to be handed half her pay? I would be pissed, too.

I also would never work for you again.

[Anonymous]

OP here- this was briefly on general parenting on the other forum. Everyone quickly chimed in that I should have paid her in full. I will definitely do that. I had just woken up and wasn't thinking quickly or clearly. I feel badly that I made
her come out for no good reason and will compensate her. I appreciate this forum for guidance like this!

[Anonymous]

MB here and of course you should have paid her the full amount. I would call her immediately and apologize for giving her only half what was due her.

[Anonymous]

Wow, someone admitting they were wrong on DCUM! Kudos to you

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow, someone admitting they were wrong on DCUM! Kudos to you

Yes! And it looks like hell has frozen over!!

[Anonymous]

I did this on Saturday and felt horrible (glad I'm not the only one). I got things done around the house and ran some errands.

[Anonymous]

This has happened to me before I was paid in full and MB apologized. I still work for them. They have been great overall so I didn't hold it against them , mistakes happen.

[Anonymous]

You did more than I would have. I've remembered a sitter I didn't need just minutes before she was set to arrive and I quickly called her on her phone and told her we had a change of plans and didn't need her just so I wouldn't be on the hook to pay her for showing up!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You did more than I would have. I've remembered a sitter I didn't need just minutes before she was set to arrive and I quickly called her on her phone and told her we had a change of plans and didn't need her just so I wouldn't be on the hook to pay her for showing up!

No reputable sitter would ever work for you again, OP. Remember that the next time you come up with a foolish economy. You either have a very bad sitter or your little stunt lost her for good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You did more than I would have. I've remembered a sitter I didn't need just minutes before she was set to arrive and I quickly called her on her phone and told her we had a change of plans and didn't need her just so I wouldn't be on the hook to pay her for showing up!

No reputable sitter would ever work for you again, OP. Remember that the next time you come up with a foolish economy. You either have a very bad sitter or your little stunt lost her for good.

+ 1 Cue PP to come back with "She is a great sitter and she loves us!"... Such fiction.

[Anonymous]

OP here. I called her and apologized and told her I would pay her in full for the day. She told me it was okay and said she would see me on our next planned day. Thankfully my babysitter is way kinder than some of you. To all the nannies saying what a horrible person I am, I hope your employers are more forgiving when you make mistakes. Because you're human and you know, humans make mistakes and stuff. Thanks for trying to make me feel like crap! I'm off to enjoy the day with my family.

[Anonymous]

Did you get snow? She's probably annoyed she got up early to clean her car off, travel in snow, etc and then you cancel

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I called her and apologized and told her I would pay her in full for the day. She told me it was okay and said she would see me on our next planned day. Thankfully my babysitter is way kinder than some of you. To all the nannies saying what a horrible person I am, I hope your employers are more forgiving when you make mistakes. Because you're human and you know, humans make mistakes and stuff. Thanks for trying to make me feel like crap! I'm off to enjoy the day with my family.

She said that because she is obviously a nice person. I say things like that too but I would still expect you to pay me. It is okay to make mistakes and she acknowledged that by telling you it was okay. Now pay her or you will be back very soon moaning about lazy babysitters quitting on you.