Starting to Get a Complex

[Francine]

Had yet another interview not show this morning, this makes 2 in three weeks. Both of these people were possitive on the phone that they wanted the spot, they both sounded like excellent families. What the heck? Am I doing something wrong here? No phone call, no kiss my butt...nothing! :confused:

[PAMommy1228]

Ugh, I hate when that happens.

I try and get their name and number when I get off the phone with them. That way if they don't show I can call and ask if they got lost and need directions. Most of the time I get a "ohhhh I forgot to call and tell you, can we reschedule?"

[melskids]

i've had a few of those too. i even have had one go so far as to set up an interview, not show, call to apologize (puhleeeease) and ask to reschedule. then had the nerve to not show again. it happens, hang in there, you'll get some good families soon enough!!! good luck!

[swaddlebees]

I had one no show last week. My problem is, they come for the interview, great I love you, starting monday. No call and never show up...that has happened 5 yes FIVE times in the past 2 mos.

[DWTC]

I had one no show last week. My problem is, they come for the interview, great I love you, starting monday. No call and never show up...that has happened 5 yes FIVE times in the past 2 mos.

A good solution with this would be to get first week's payment at the time they sign the contract...that way if they are really serious they will pay you and show, otherwise if they aren't serious they won't sign the contract and you will know right away they aren't going to show up.

[Francine]

I had one no show last week. My problem is, they come for the interview, great I love you, starting monday. No call and never show up...that has happened 5 yes FIVE times in the past 2 mos.

I've had that happen too! Why are people so rude, for goodness sakes pick up the phone. I don't care if you want to go someplace else but let me know so that I don't plan on you.

[nannyde]

I do all interviews at 4:30 p.m.

They have to call to confirm the appointment by noon of the day of the appointment. If they don't call they don't get an interview.

I know by noon of the day they are coming that they are coming. No call... no interview.

This is my first "assignment" where they HAVE to do something to follow the rules. If they can't manage that they will not be good for me.

[Francine]

So she was suppose to be here before 11:30 when she had to be to work, she got here at 3:50. Full of apologies etc. blah blah....fortunately for her the baby seems like a VERY good baby and the schedule is good so I am going to take him. I did collect my deposit too...just in case!

[professionalmom]

I do all interviews at 4:30 p.m.

They have to call to confirm the appointment by noon of the day of the appointment. If they don't call they don't get an interview.

I know by noon of the day they are coming that they are coming. No call... no interview.

This is my first "assignment" where they HAVE to do something to follow the rules. If they can't manage that they will not be good for me.

Oooooo ... I like this train of thought: Can they (the parents) follow simple rules and instructions? That would be VERY helpful to weed out many of the types of problem parents I had in the past.

[MarinaVanessa]

I get calls for appointments sometimes and they don't show up either. I don't bother calling them when this happens because I figure they're flakes already. Just think of it as a great way to weed out the bad seeds.

[nannyde]

Oooooo ... I like this train of thought: Can they (the parents) follow simple rules and instructions? That would be VERY helpful to weed out many of the types of problem parents I had in the past.

Works like a charm.

[nannyde]

So she was suppose to be here before 11:30 when she had to be to work, she got here at 3:50. Full of apologies etc. blah blah....fortunately for her the baby seems like a VERY good baby and the schedule is good so I am going to take him. I did collect my deposit too...just in case!

I wouldn't want to start the relationship with them disrespecting my time. The very first indicator that they believe you are worthy of their good behavior is the promptness of the first interview.

[misol]

I do all interviews at 4:30 p.m.

They have to call to confirm the appointment by noon of the day of the appointment. If they don't call they don't get an interview.

I know by noon of the day they are coming that they are coming. No call... no interview.

This is my first "assignment" where they HAVE to do something to follow the rules. If they can't manage that they will not be good for me.

I like this idea too. I think I am going to try this and see how it works out for me.

[Francine]

I wouldn't want to start the relationship with them disrespecting my time. The very first indicator that they believe you are worthy of their good behavior is the promptness of the first interview.

I know and I did think of that. I am doing this on a trial basis and if there is any issue I will term., She came highly recommended and her 7 month old was awesome at the interview and from talking to her sounds like a dream, we will see. I did get a signed contract and a 50.00 deposit so if she doesn't show on the 16th when he is scheduled to start at least I have the 50.00 in my pocket, my contract clearly states NON-REFUNDABLE so she won't be getting it back.

[professionalmom]

I know and I did think of that. I am doing this on a trial basis and if there is any issue I will term., She came highly recommended and her 7 month old was awesome at the interview and from talking to her sounds like a dream, we will see. I did get a signed contract and a 50.00 deposit so if she doesn't show on the 16th when he is scheduled to start at least I have the 50.00 in my pocket, my contract clearly states NON-REFUNDABLE so she won't be getting it back.

Don't be surprised if she asks though. I have had that happen to me. I told the mom, "no. That's the point of a deposit and the contract that you signed clearly states that."