I would not have taken on a flex schedule like that… If they needed me to be available for 4 days they would have to pay for all 4 days. Depending on my needs I *might* give them a slight discount knowing they are only using 2 but what generally ends up happening is "since they are paying for it" they start using 3 days and then 4 so you have to be careful with that discount.

I may possibly have to let a part timer go in the fall and I hate to but she is only 2 days a week - one of those days works with a child who comes 4 days a week but that 1 other day falls into what could be a full time opening for someone else. If I find a part timer (3-4 days a week) she can stay but if I find a full timer I will have to let her go. It sucks but its a SAHM and I know they won't want to pay for more days.

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