Had a client call earlier to see if I was available but I said not untill tomorrow.  He said he'd call back but whether he will or not remains to be seen. I'm not sure what to charge him, however.  How long throughout xmas is it reasonable to charge extra and how much extra is acceptable.  Would adding an extra ?50 to my hourly rate be ok or should I charge more? and when after Xmas should this increase cease? Obviously (NYE) and New Years day should be a little extra.?  Don't want to lose potential clients by overpricing myself.

Hope you're all having a fab day girls and boys and Santa has been kind to you

xx

I don't see why any of it should be charged at a higher rate, to be honest - if you're prepared to work Christmas Day then you're saying it's just another day to you and doesn't have any real significance or meaning. If you're determined to go for more money I would agree with Linzi - Christmas Day you can probably get away with, but anything else is out and out taking the piss.  We're hardly scratching a living as it is and I think if you're obviously trying to squeeze people for whatever you can get they'll just resent it and go elsewhere.

New Years Eve is the 31st, and is an ordinary trading day. New Years Day is a bank holiday but unless you charge extra on other Bank Holidays too I would skip it - it's not a religious holiday or anything. If your normal rates aren't enough overall, maybe think about putting them up a bit?

I unexpectedly got a client today (well he's not a client till he shows!) but I'm not charging extra

I'm working again from tomorrow and will be charging my usual fee.

A X

It is just another day except worse.  Sat here bored out of my brain, alone and did I mention bored!

I had someone ring for a job - then said he had no money and was just popping to cashpoint to get it.  Then spent 3 more calls saying that he was still on his way to the cash point.  Finally an hour late saying he had gone to the cashpoint, which he said was 2mins away.  Already convinced of his TW status I asked how much has he got out, (was supposed to be 330 for his booking).  The reply was "enough", then asked what I looked like. AGGGHHHHH.  That really takes the p***, a TW on Xmas day.  I subsequently have 15missed calls from him.  Have been turning off my phone intermittently to avoid him.

I don't see the point of raising rates. Glad to be out of the house IF there is a bone fide job from a non-drunk caller.

Well other ladies have charged extra over Xmas so I guess we all have different opinions

I had commitments in the day but was free in the evening. Took my no. off AW so I wasn't unduly disturbed but had a couple of calls from guys that had  kept my number from previous attempts to book me. One of these turned into a booking.
I wasn't fussed about whether I worked or not so getting the booking was a bonus

i had a booking with a reg tonight  (he offered- i didnt ask  to pay double)  if i would do an outcall  ( i rarely do outcalls to private home)    but i know him pretty well, so went for   for 2 hours at double my normal hourly  rate  and i do know that this particular client can easily afford it,  however i did feel a bit strange accepting so much money for the amount of time so ended up staying for 50 mins over  but it was no hardship as he is a nice regular guy and has an amazing house  and  i was quiet happy to get the grand tour of his house as well       

if it hadnt been a regular client then i wouldnt have worked,   as going away tomorrow but it didnt interfere with my xmas plans  so didnt mind plus it was local so not far to drive either,
 but with regards to charging extra cos its xmas day im not sure  i mean taxis charge more ect for xmas day ,bank holidays but to be honest i would probably just say i only do a min of 2 hours on these days rather than up my rates   

surprisingly though  i found xmas eve to be really really busy though and  i was very surprised as it started early in the morning and went on into late evening for me with appointments