Originally Posted by Countrygal:
That's why I am gradually switching over to "slots". Haven't had them before, but I can't afford to have someone sign up for 20 hours a week and only bring them 8. AND I can't afford to have them sign up for 20 hours a week and bring them 40. I didn't want to do slots, but I am beginning to think there is no other way any more. People just aren't reliable and don't think of others. *sigh* If they sign up for PT they pay the same amount now no matter. If they go over their allotted hours, they pay more than my regular rate. And vice verse.
This is why I do weekly pay "slots" also, no part-time. Many of my parents are nurses who work three days a week....some of them "set days" but they are bad about trading days at work and needing a different three days for the upcoming week. Paying for the "slot" allows them flexibility and allows me to still accommodate them, granted they keep me posted ahead of time. I have very few days where I am completely full but get paid for the week regardless.
