Feel offended

[Anonymous]

I told my MB that i have received less money for my last week salary. Total $80 dollars. I was expecting her to say "Oh I'm sorry, I will give it to you tomorrow" .

but she said "If you like the additional $80 that's fine"


I'm like #$%^!

[Anonymous]

What? She deliberately shorted your paycheck but will give you the money if you want it? She is crazy and it is time for you to move on!

[Anonymous]

Ask her what's she means by that.

[Anonymous]

Yes, ask her what she meant. That is a terrible thing to say.

[Anonymous]

Additional? Wtf does she mean? Isn’t it YOUR salary?

[Anonymous]

This post makes no sense. Explain, please. What was your check supposed to be? What did her response mean?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This post makes no sense. Explain, please. What was your check supposed to be? What did her response mean?

Uuh, OP was clear. She was shorted $80. She asked for it, and rather than an apology and a promise to correct the mistake, the boss responded in a way that made it look like OP made an unreasonable/annoying request. Totally inappropriate on the boss’ part. What if you just forgot to show up for work in time and said, “oh, if you really want me to show up on time, okay.” It’s a way to deflect blame back onto the innocent party.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This post makes no sense. Explain, please. What was your check supposed to be? What did her response mean?

No offense OP, but I read your post 3x & I couldn’t figure your post out.

Sorry.

[Anonymous]

Had something happened - you were out sick, they did not need you, you took personal day? I am not saying her behavior is ok, but at least that would make sense that she would think she might get away with withholding money. Otherwise it is just odd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What? She deliberately shorted your paycheck but will give you the money if you want it? She is crazy and it is time for you to move on!

LOL. The first response to any nanny query on this board is to recommend quitting. How do you people keep food on the table when you quit jobs every other month?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What? She deliberately shorted your paycheck but will give you the money if you want it? She is crazy and it is time for you to move on!

LOL. The first response to any nanny query on this board is to recommend quitting. How do you people keep food on the table when you quit jobs every other month?

The amount of nannies you recommend quitting is the same as the amount of MBs who say they would fire their nanny on the spot for minor offenses.

[Anonymous]

Withholding earned wages is the best reason for quitting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What? She deliberately shorted your paycheck but will give you the money if you want it? She is crazy and it is time for you to move on!

LOL. The first response to any nanny query on this board is to recommend quitting. How do you people keep food on the table when you quit jobs every other month?

Agree! Talk to your employers first, don't quit and end up shooting yourself in the foot. I totally agree that some of these scenarios represent inappropriate behavior on the part of the employers, but not every offense is a fatal one. In this case, ask the MB for the remainder of your pay. If it happens again, I would ask WHY she would think you wouldn't want your entire pay?

[Anonymous]

OP here,

She's gone for 2 weeks winter vacation but I managed to asked her what she meant and she said the same .. "if you'd like an additional $80 that is fine. I need to wait until I get paid. Do you want me to mail it to you?"

Of course I said yes, because I have bills to pay. I need the income but I do not think I can stay on working for her.


Thank you all for the replies.

[Anonymous]

Would she shortchange her mortgage payment? This is unacceptable, OP.