I would just show up and ask for it. If they say they don't have it, say you'll wait while they write a check.

Anonymous wrote:Don't send a warning text. You are clearly (at least I hope) never going to babysit for these people again, nor should you be using them as a reference. Screw what they think about you, they are trying to cheat you out of $500.
Just show up, at like 5:30 when you know they will be home, and politely and calmly just say "I know you weren't feeling well and I appreciate you looking out for my health, but I really need to be paid right now". If they don't pay you on the spot, just leave and THEN file in court-through the Labor Board if you are paid on the books or in small claims if not.

I'm definitely not going to..It's just frustrating because I've known them for years and am just surprised it is going like this. And I'm amazed at how they don't seem embarrassed. If it was me I would be completely mortified if I owed someone money like this.

Anonymous wrote:18:37 here. I would send an email. "Hi xxxxx, I'm sorry your family isn't feeling well. I hope you all were able to rest this weekend and are back to normal soon. I'm wondering when would be a good time to pick up the check from when I watched xxxx November xx through xx. By my calculations it was x hours at $x. I'd be happy to stop by this week. Thanks and feel better"

I've tried this with no response.

Document everything

18:37 here. I would send an email. "Hi xxxxx, I'm sorry your family isn't feeling well. I hope you all were able to rest this weekend and are back to normal soon. I'm wondering when would be a good time to pick up the check from when I watched xxxx November xx through xx. By my calculations it was x hours at $x. I'd be happy to stop by this week. Thanks and feel better"

Be sure to do everything through email or text so you have a record.

Don't send a warning text. You are clearly (at least I hope) never going to babysit for these people again, nor should you be using them as a reference. Screw what they think about you, they are trying to cheat you out of $500.
Just show up, at like 5:30 when you know they will be home, and politely and calmly just say "I know you weren't feeling well and I appreciate you looking out for my health, but I really need to be paid right now". If they don't pay you on the spot, just leave and THEN file in court-through the Labor Board if you are paid on the books or in small claims if not.

Anonymous wrote:They may not have the money now. A unexpected bill or something could have been due, and they could be giving you the run around until the next pay check.

I highly doubt it. The check in places they have been are places that cost money. And even if that was the case I honestly don't think that I should have to wait or be given excuses, especially when the reason that I babysat was for them to take a vacation.

They may not have the money now. A unexpected bill or something could have been due, and they could be giving you the run around until the next pay check.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How much does she owe you?

$500

I would't let that go. Take her to small claims court, maybe post in the main forum and get advice from a lawyer on where to file.

I don't think they're not going to pay me, it just pisses me off that she is wanting me to wait this long. Maybe I can send a "If I don't hear back by 9 tonight..." and say something like that?

I don't know how to get it out of her but I would not babysit for them again. You shouldn't have to stress and beg for it.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How much does she owe you?

$500

I would't let that go. Take her to small claims court, maybe post in the main forum and get advice from a lawyer on where to file.

I don't think they're not going to pay me, it just pisses me off that she is wanting me to wait this long. Maybe I can send a "If I don't hear back by 9 tonight..." and say something like that?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How much does she owe you?

$500

I would't let that go. Take her to small claims court, maybe post in the main forum and get advice from a lawyer on where to file.

Anonymous wrote:How much does she owe you?

$500

How much does she owe you?

I babysat for a family the week before last for a week straight. Another babysitter took over for me on the last day and it was agreed upon that I would get paid when the parents returned. I kind of forgot about it and a few days after they returned texted to see if I could run by and get the money, and mom texted back a few hours later saying no they were sick but I could come over that evening and she would text me a few hours later. She never texted. Two days later I texted to see if I could run by and she never texted back. Today I asked if she got my message and she wrote back saying no and that they were all sick now. I would think they were BUT she has been checking in on FB and I know that they aren't sick. And now my messages are being ignored. What should I do now? I have been sitting for them occasionally for a few years and have had a few messages ignored, but nothing this major. And I'm 100% certain she is getting my messages and won't pick up for any calls.