> From: "k" <http://www.kathaus.org/~cat> > Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:13:13 -0800 > > > What's the typical tip for a housecleaner? > well, this all depends on the client. a few give me what i > charge them for the cleaning. so i bill them $60.00 and the > tip is $60.00. some give $25.00 when the bill is $70.00. i > think people give what they can afford. i keep this in mind > when tip time comes around. and, while i love cookies and > such, a bit of cash is more appreciated than food. OK, I'll tip accordingly. Noelle? Can you remind me? > > How are you these days? > i am much better now, i had a bad cold/flu thingy for a while. > > > Have any vacation? > not really. i get christmas and new years day off. but > that is it. coordinating time off can be difficult. this > year i think i just need to take a couple of weeks off, > though, i am getting burned out. Yeah, I may know how you feel... > how are you both? I'm OK. I'm looking forward to some time off. Noelle can fill in her side of the story... > how is your holiday season going so far? OK, so far. I did manage to accidentally send a gift card to my sister's wrong address. So, she may have to interact with her ex-beau to get the card. Faux paux. We may go to an x-mas party in S.F. Haven't decided yet. Oh, and our manager will be taking care of our cat. It was embarrassing showing him the litter box. Oh, well. > hope all is well, > kathryn