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she wont pay me
my neighbors gave me an offer and they said they would pay me $5 a week if i walked their dog every day. i've been doing it for 3 weeks and they havent gave me any money. i keep bringing it up in a hinting way like "do you want me to walk your dog around noon or later on?" and they will just say"whenever you want ." my family and their family is really close since we live next door and im basically a second family to them and i dont want to be rude and be like okay wheres the money but hinting is not helping either. i want to bring up the money subject but i dont want to seem pushy or desperate or rude so what do i say?? they owe me $15 so far and i really would like the money. =/
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Hm this does sound like a tough situation. If i was you i would tell my parents. You already said your families are close so maybe you could ask your mom to say something to your neighbors for you. It deffinetly sounds like your getting shafted! If it continues that you are doing labor maybe you should fit it out of your shedule.. im sure you have more important things to do.
samx
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First talk to your parents and advise them of the situation, if they do not already know.
Either or both of your parents can go over (since you say the families are close after all), and simply slip it into a conversation. Something along the lines of "Hey, how is the dog walking going? I only ask because my son/daughter was wondering if you still wanted him/her to continue the walks, or if you are dissatisfied for some reason..." They'll ask why, whats up, parent(s) mention the lack of payment, bada bing bada boom. Your parents will feel like they are being parents, you avoid a confrontation, if the neighbors do get mad it wont be at you as you didnt bring it up, and perhaps a little guilt is generated with the neighbors and hey, they might be prodded into action. Maybe they'll pop you some extra when they hear they left you hanging.
I mean, I'd do this for a child without question. I'd take exception if a child of mine were getting 'yanked around' so to speak.
Of course, if nothing works, just stop walking the dog. If it comes to it, just say you've been doing this for 3 weeks and you dont want to keep doing it if payment isnt forthcoming. It might not be the most favorable way of handling it, but I doubt it will be the last time you are ever in a situation like this.
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you should try telling them how much money they have saved for you
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Simply ask them when payday is, its not rude - it just keeping on track. Or hand the dog back with an invoice?
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That's really not hinting.
Just ask them how much money you get by now.
And if they mess up the numbers.
You can say, "But I thought you said you would pay 5 a week. And it's been 3 weeks."
Or you can jokingly say, "hey wheres my cash?" and rub your fingers together.. and smile/laugh.
It won't be rude though.
Because they need to do their part of the deal or it's unfair.
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u dont have to feel bad about asking them. just say "not to be pushy, but i was just wondering if you pay by the month or what? i just really need the money because i'm saving up". they will probably apologize, and when they pay you just say "no it's really not a big deal i was just making sure that i didn't hear you wrong or something!". they will pay you, and all will be well. good luck!
♥ jen
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hmm.. perhaps they plan on paying you by the month? the only thing you can really do is just ask them. or you could get one of your parents to strike up conversation with them one day and slip in something like 'so i heard _your name here_ is earning $5 a week by walkin yalls dog?' or 'so yall agreed to pay _your name here_ to walk the dog?'. you kno jus somethin like that. that should spark the idea in their minds. if not then you jus gotta ask em straight out! haha, good luck!
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