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You have an interview and everything seems great, they like you, your home and want to start. They will call you later and never do.:confused: Or does this just happen to me? It has happened at least three times.
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Last edited by Michael; 08-26-2010, 05:09 PM. -
Well I always figure they found someone else cheaper...Do you do a follow up? depending on how bad I need the money, I will make an adjustment to get them back... -
Nope, it's not just you...
Don't let it discourage you
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happens here too, sometimes I wonder if they really need daycare or just want to see my setup.Comment
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I have had some come, get paperwork, fill it out, bring their kid to visit for a couple of weeks for an hour every few days, and then, suddenly, they're gone. It's almost like they wanted a playdate. Now, when someone is "interested," I ask them when they'd like to start, and then call them at least once per week until they do start. That way, I can find out for sure if they are still interested or not. I've had several thank me for calling and caring..Might work for you, who knows! I haven't had any just drop me in a while since I started doing this!!
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Do you require a deposit before confirming they have a spot held?I have had some come, get paperwork, fill it out, bring their kid to visit for a couple of weeks for an hour every few days, and then, suddenly, they're gone. It's almost like they wanted a playdate. Now, when someone is "interested," I ask them when they'd like to start, and then call them at least once per week until they do start. That way, I can find out for sure if they are still interested or not. I've had several thank me for calling and caring..Might work for you, who knows! I haven't had any just drop me in a while since I started doing this!!Comment
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For the past few years I have been ending all interviews by telling the parents, as they are leaving, to be sure to explore all their options for childcare, because it's very important that they feel comfortable with whatever arrangement they choose, and if they decide after that, that I'm the right provider for them to give me a call. My DH has said that it almost sounds like I'm telling them that I'm not all that interested in having them attend. I'm not sure exactly why, but I always seem to get a call back after this little speech.Comment
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I can see your husband's point of view and I might take it that way myself. If you say at the end that there are other options and just to check around to be sure, that would rub off on me thinking you didn't like me or my child or something. I would rather state it when you first meet the families instead of at the end. When you sit down, thank them for coming out to meet you and that childcare has many options available and you always do your best.....etc. This would eliminate the misunderstanding.Comment
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it's normal.
i had an interview for a job a few months ago. it went GREAT. i thought for SURE they were going to call me and tell me i got the job. i had experience..i had more education than the job required...they seemed like they really liked me. i never heard a word.
i still know that they liked me. the interview did go well. i just don't know who had an interview AFTER me. it could've been someone that they liked just as much as me - but the person may have had 10 years of experience doing the job - and thats something i didn't have.
when it comes to daycare - they could like you just as much as they like another person or center - but the other center charges less - or their hours fit their needs better - or it's closer to home so they don't have to drive so far.
it's hard, but try not to take it personally.Comment
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Not to mention, most people aren't going to say "Your program ****s and it looks like a terrible fit." They will sugarcoat and gloss it over to get out the door just like "I'll give you a call" or "Let's do lunch sometime" but no one ever follows through... Sad comment on manners in general.Comment
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NORMALLY, i land most of the interviews i get but right now out of the last 4 interviews i only landed 1.....and yes they say they will call and dont! so hard but hang in there!
I hate more when someone schedules an interview and doesnt show and doesnt call that gets me more irritated especially if its after hours "MY TIME"Comment
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I had an interview yesterday and they lady was very impressed, even said "everything sounds perfect", then I gave her my "Info Sheet", which is something I give all interviewers so they can remember who I am when they leave. Anyway, price is on it and she just said "wow". I thought to myself I must have come in way under her last provider (who is moving away), and that's why she said "wow". Nope - way MORE than her last one. She never told me what the last one was charging, but I found out the last one was not licensed, and apparently was just charging dirt cheap prices. So after all the "oh, it sounds perfect here" and "oh, I think my kids will love it here", and "Oh this is great" "oh, that's perfect", it sounds like I will lose her because of one rogue so-called provider who didn't go by the rules. I hate that!Comment
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I had a lady call earlier today about childcare. She said it would be 2-3 days/week from about 1-5:30-6. I told her I close at 5. She said okay. Older sibling could pick up the younger one after school. She asked my rate. I said I only have a daily rate of $18. I don't do half days or anything. She said okay. So she came about 20 mins later. She only took 2 steps in and had older boys sports schedule and he can only get her at 5:30 and asked if the 5:00 closing time was set in stone. I said yes. She left.Comment
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i got a call on monday and the mom was really interested and set up an appt for the next day. I get a call 5 minutes before the appt saying she talked to her husband and I'm too far away.
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