Maybe Next Week

[Nickel]

Well, dcd called. They don't need me for the baby anymore. His motherinlaw is going to care for the baby. I knew it was coming. I should have taken the other four children. I saw the red flags, but I wanted the infant. She was cute as a button. So I lost all the kids. sigh. I did have one more person contact me today. Although I'm a little nervous to interview. I'm afraid I'll mess that one up too. sigh... I know, woe is me, I just feel so down after all of this. I'm sorry....

[Blackcat31]

Then when you call, do you just offer them the spot, or do you ask them what they decided? All of this assumes they want the spot. What if they don;t??? My ego has been crushed over the last few interviews, so I'm not sure I have the guts to assume they will want me... And isn't it awkward to offer a spot and they donb't want it?

Yes, I will call the prospective family up and say "The space is available if you are still interested in it." If they say yes, then we make plans to finish all the necessary paperwork and try to get a start date.

If they say they have found other care or don't want the space anymore I will say "Ok no problem, it was very nice meeting you and if you are in need of a care services in the future, please feel free to call me."

Well, dcd called. They don't need me for the baby anymore. His motherinlaw is going to care for the baby. I knew it was coming. I should have taken the other four children. I saw the red flags, but I wanted the infant. She was cute as a button. So I lost all the kids. sigh. I did have one more person contact me today. Although I'm a little nervous to interview. I'm afraid I'll mess that one up too. sigh... I know, woe is me, I just feel so down after all of this. I'm sorry....

I am sorry. But that is ok.......keep up the positive attitude and I promise that things will turn around for you. Things have a weird way of working out but you have to keep the faith!

If anything, try to always pick up at least two positives from any experience.

In this case, you ARE getting calls and you are also honing your interviewing experience so it isn't ALL bad.

[Nickel]

Thanks Blackcat!!! I am honing my interview skills! And yes, I am getting some interest! I'll take the weekend to recoup and lift my spirits and hopefully come Monday I'll find some families! Thanks for the advice and kick in the butt

[Sugar Magnolia]

Everything happens for a reason. Maybe they were the wrong family for you. Best wishes to you. Chin up. The right families are out there, they just haven't found you yet.