Payment for yard work...

[{97702}]

I’ve worked in a couple of local yards this month to earn some extra cash - yes, absolutely I enjoy the work but I really wouldn’t do it on top of a full time job if I didn't have to 😊

I’ve noticed that people really aren’t in a hurry to pay you when you work - I know perfectly well that I’m impatient 🙄 but what is a reasonable time frame for being paid?

This was basic mucking out, turning out, bringing in and feeding - they couldn’t leave me money on the day because we didn’t know how many hours I’d be doing.

 

[Nicnac]

If it's a one off then should be on the day imo or bank transfer within 5 days latest. If a regular thing then four weekly or whatever is agreed between you.

 

[{97702}]

Sorry yes these were one-offs on both occasions - thank you for the reply 😊

 

[poiuytrewq]

If I was doing a one off day I’d expect it that day. Otherwise at the end of the week.

 

[CMcC]

Agree for a one-off payment on the day. Or if can’t be left on the day as soon after as convenient for both parties if cash payment. If bank transfer or PayPal same day, next day at latest.

 

[{97702}]

I sent a text yesterday with bank details/PayPal details and said whichever was easier was fine. Text message was read at 5pm - still no reply or sign of money. I did say on my message that I knew she’d be busy yesterday because she was competing, but I kind of expected her to pay when she had got home, put the horse to bed etc.....

Now I’m wondering how I can tactfully phrase a further text meaning ‘please pay me now’ 😂

 

[MissTyc]

I've found clients a bit slower to pay on the first payment if they have to "authorise" your account on their online banking first (e.g. HSBC needs this). Then it should just be a button tap every other time!
I expect to be paid on the day, or within 24 hours by TRUSTED clients only!

 

[AmyMay]

Just text saying, you’ve checked your account and no funds have been deposited. You’d be grateful if payment could be deposited today.

Next time, no cash - no workee....

 

[Micky]

Same as amymay has said...I’ve worded it like this before and usually gets a response

 

[{97702}]

Just text saying, you’ve checked your account and no funds have been deposited. You’d be grateful if payment could be deposited today.

Next time, no cash - no workee....

Have sent a text - yes I absolutely agree, next time it will be cash on the day and if I happen to do more than the agreed hours she can send the rest of the money on....

 

[patseyr]

yea it is a difficult one as you don't want to be too pushy but also you need the cash! In future I find it better to sort things out as early as possible on a new job start. Best of luck, hope you get paid

 

[wills_91]

I absolutely hate being late to pay someone. I forgot to pay my window cleaner last month, usually do it on the day I was so embarrassed when he sent me a reminder message - think it was after 5 days -. If your just doing it as one off I think you should say now payment within 24 hours of service provided

 

[Snitch]

Send a blazing text telling them that you need to buy shoes for your non-existent children!

I jest, but it’s a serious point I’m making really. You could NEED that money, which you’ve earned.

I agree as above, polite text saying it appears not to be in your account and would they be good enough to make the deposit as soon as possible.

 

[{97702}]

She has replied to my text at last (thanks AmyMay for the wording!) and has promised to do a bank transfer when she gets in from the yard. I’m waiting with baited breath!

Shoes for my children Snitch.... hmmm.... would a duvet for my comfort loving greyhounds work as well I wonder 😂

 

[gunnergundog]

It's difficult if it's a 'cash in hand situation'; otherwise it's up to you to determine YOUR payment terms and then to enforce them.

 

[Pinkvboots]

When did free lance for new clients I would expect the cash the day I work, for regulars it's end of the working week and some paid monthly, when I ran a livery yard you were invoiced on a Friday and payment was expected by Monday or no other services were carried out until paid, might sound tough but I got stung a few times and wasn't prepared to work for free.

 

[Surbie]

I work very part time on a yard - when I first started I got cash on the day until the bank transfer was sorted. It's not a great start to have to nag to be paid for the work you've done.

 

[Asha]

My daughter does freelance , for regular customers she gets paid by end of the week . For new/one offs it’s end of the day . Her T&C’s are made very clear before she starts

 

[{97702}]

Still no money, even though she promised to send it when she got in....😡

 

[Snitch]

Still no money, even though she promised to send it when she got in....😡

That’s very bad behaviour 😮😮

 

[{97702}]

I’m on the point of posting a rude message on her FB page - except I won’t really because that is very juvenile, but it is making me so cross!

 

[Snitch]

I’m on the point of posting a rude message on her FB page - except I won’t really because that is very juvenile, but it is making me so cross!

Maybe save that for after you’ve been paid. 😉

 

[ihatework]

How long have you actually been waiting for?

 

[AmyMay]

I’m on the point of posting a rude message on her FB page - except I won’t really because that is very juvenile, but it is making me so cross!

I think you need to wait until the morning before getting crosser.

 

[{97702}]

How long have you actually been waiting for?

I messaged her at 5pm yesterday when I finished work - no reply although she read the message immediately. Messaged again today at 4.20pm, she read the message immediately but didn’t reply until 5.50pm to say sorry she would pay me when she got in.

Prior to this she has read & replied immediately.

 

[ihatework]

I messaged her at 5pm yesterday when I finished work - no reply although she read the message immediately. Messaged again today at 4.20pm, she read the message immediately but didn’t reply until 5.50pm to say sorry she would pay me when she got in.

Prior to this she has read & replied immediately.

Okay so not even 48h?
Whilst I would always pay immediately and it’s not wrong to hope others do likewise, I don’t think you are quite in ‘kicking off’ timescale yet.

Give her a call tomorrow evening rather than text.

 

[Apercrumbie]

Within a week was fine by me when I did yard work.

 

[Snitch]

But didn’t she tell Levrier today that she was going to make the transfer this evening?

 

[SusieT]

expecting payment (especially when terms weren't specified )less than 48 hours later when you know they've been away is a bit unreasonable. Especially on a Sunday when they may have other things going on.
I'd expect it within a week .

 

[AmyMay]

I'd expect it within a week .

I’d expect it on the same bloody day - waiting for me