Monday, 2 April 2018

Sitter's husband made me feel uncomfortable...


Today, I accidentally forgot to pick up the money on my dresser to hand to my sitter. I got busy at work and left it...(It was only for 3 days, like $180. We have no agreement on when payments should occur. I just generally pay after a grouping of days. I have never not paid or have been "late.")When I got to my sitter, I remembered. I obviously apologized and as it was kinda late in the evening and we both had things to prepare for the evening (She was preparing to breastfeed her newborn). I asked if I could give it to her tomorrow or any other time that week. She didn't seemed to be bothered it and said that was it wasn't a problem. We then parted ways...I went home, fed, entertained, and began bathing my kids for sleep.Suddenly, I get a message from her profile through her husband...(I could have been more polite and explained the situation better but, the message immediately made me uncomfortable)This is [Sitter's name] Husband I’m trying to figure out why [Sitter) wasn’t paid todayI had forgotten to get money. I asked if it was ok to bring it tomorrow or later on in the week. I was told it was ok.Is this an issue?Yes . I need that tonightOk. I am putting my kids to bed. Do you want me to go there later?Like 10pm.Or will you come over to me at my home?No [Sitter] needs the money in her hands because she’s the 1 who worked for it . So by 10 o’clock is when she needs itThat's fine. I'll go when my kids are asleep.I went. Paid. He answered said nothing other than acknowledgement when I stated that I wished for him to apologize to his wife for the inconvenience I had caused and to have a good evening.I kinda messed up. But, I felt the reaction was a bit overboard. I am now questioning if I should continue our business transactions.The wife is wonderful, my kids like her. The husband is always bit distant (to me at least). Any thoughts here?TLDR: First time being "late" for a babysitter payment. Generally, quiet husband came off really abrasive even after the wife had told me later was ok. Should I start a new search?Or am I overreacting? via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2pZGYwR

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