So Friday one of my parents came to me crying that he lost his a job, and that he couldn't afford to pay me for the rest of February, and for the month of March. He wanted to know if I had any work he could do on trade?
As some of you know I have a lot of work that needs to be done. Last time I traded with this parent it took him 2 months to come and frame 2 windows, and he was supposed to build me 2 walls, that never happened. He still owes me about $200.00. I prety much said lets not worry about the money,lets start fresh.Well it hasn't worked.
Anyway now I am in a situation where my step dad Stan is willing to help me with the work. So I don't NEED him to help me. But being the person I am I said sure if you'll do it. Well today he ticked me of by lying to his girlfriend and telling her that I wasn't home when he tried to drop the baby off. They are spilt up and he hasn't told her that he lost his job. So he lied and said that he was taking the baby with him to work to meet with a guy. So when I confront him and tell him that I have been sitting on the couch waiting since 8:00 he still tries to cover himself with more lies. Then he say's well after my meeting I'll come do some work, I want to have it done by tomorrow.
He hasn't come back. So to all who want to answer. Do I wait to see if he comes tomorrow?, do I give him the boot tonight?, or do I keep putting up with the crap?
These two parents are 30 and 26, you can't trust either of them to tell you the truth. For me it is sad. I love their little girl. She is so darling and beautiful. She is an angel. As much as I love having her around it is another child. and it does keep me busy.
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Whenever I hear something like this I just get so mad! Mad that people won't let me make all their decisions and mad that people put up with such nonsense!
Dude. Heidi. Listen to me. People will only give you as much garbage as you will take from them.
I say you tell him to handle his business and act like a grown up. You are running a business. You are not a wuss. You are not his mommy. He needs to take care of business.
If keeping busy is why you take care of this girl, then quit and I will keep you busy with fun things that don't cause stress!
AAAHHHHH! Why is this stressing me out now?
I wouldn't put up with it! He already owes you and hasn't come through on the first "tab". It sounds like he won't be doing the work OR paying you. I'd cut your losses and go fishing for new kiddo's who's parents will actually pay.
well, i'm more than a little confused but I think the gyst of the matter is that you are too nice. you aren't babysitting to get free handyman work (that doesn't get done), you're doing it for money. where's the money? no money, no babysitting. this guy knows he can use you, and he does. end of story, heidi.
Kelly, Christy, and Amy, You guys are awsome, I talked to him and told him that he needed to show up today or I was done, I can't work for free. So he showed up today and did some of the work. I love you guys.Thanks for caring.
Heidi, stay strong and up front with him or you won't get anything you deserve. I tend to be a little more like you, too nice. I have a hard time telling people no and I hate conflict. It's probably a little harder because you care about the girl so much. You are such a sweet, caring person. You are awesome, don't let him walk all over you anymore! You deserve so much better!
You are way too nice- please pass some of that my way! Just be firm and stand up for yourself. Like everyone else said- you are in control of the situation don't let him try to take control.
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