How Long Do I Give Them To Make Up Their Mind?

[SimpleMom]

I never wait or call people. I find that if it's going to work, we'll both know pretty quick. if i have an interview and they don't leave a deposit, i keep interviewing. i let people know that as well.
i just had an interview like that last week and the said they would call this week. had more interviews since then. someone came by that is a great fit, left a deposit. spot os theirs. done interviewing.
so, i wouldn't wait around.

[snbauser]

I don't wait. Whether I have other potential clients or not I always tell them that spots are available on a first come first serve basis. I continue to advertise and interview until I have all of the paperwork and a deposit in hand. I agree with the pp who said you decide whether or not you want to work with this family. If you want to, then contact them and just tell them you are following up with them.

[Mike Lassiter]

Some of you have learnt that people just can't keep their word. I am somewhat different I guess. I looked at a tractor a few years back and told them I would call them back and let them know something. I called them and told them I was not interested in the tractor, and the guy acted really surprised. That voice in my head kept nagging me. You shouldn't have told them you would call back if you weren't going to do it! Ok, you win so I called to keep the inner voice happy.
Most of you it seems have learnt to keep searching until someone makes a commitment. I would too. If you hold out for one you may miss out altogether.
I am learning alot from all here. Hope we get our thing going soon.

[Cat Herder]

Most of you it seems have learnt to keep searching until someone makes a commitment. I would too. If you hold out for one you may miss out altogether.
I am learning alot from all here. Hope we get our thing going soon.

I will explain it to you the way I explained it to my DH when he asked why I pass over the ones who don't commit instantly. ::

It is kind of like spotting the woman of your dreams from across the room. When you know you found exactly what you were looking for it is instant.....

When you have to make a pros/cons list and decide to ask her out because you have not found anyone better....it just does not work out the same....

It is the same with daycare, especially when they start trying to change you to fit what they originally wanted...YKWIM.

[melskids]

I will explain it to you the way I explained it to my DH when he asked why I pass over the ones who don't commit instantly. ::

It is kind of like spotting the woman of your dreams from across the room. When you know you found exactly what you were looking for it is instant.....

When you have to make a pros/cons list and decide to ask her out because you have not found anyone better....it just does not work out the same....

It is the same with daycare, especially when they start trying to change you to fit what they originally wanted...YKWIM.

omg! thats EXACLY what i felt they were doing to me too. i am NOT a traditional academic preschool....i do things....differently... of course i am cheaper then centers, (they are CLEARLY center parents) so i was afraid they were going to choose me simply for that reason, and then complain that i didnt do things the "right" way.

if you are looking for traditional preschool in a center, WHY would you even bother interviewing at a play based in home family daycare?! :confused:

so i "heard" a few things they were already complainng about....

she looked me up on FB....too chicken to even call....and say they weren't sure yet on their decision.

so i messaged her back with a "thanks but no thanks" (very pleasant and professional though)

and i'm going to move on...

thanks for your help ladies. although ive been doing this awhile...i'm new to interviewing...(original families just keep having babies) and ive never come across parents like that.

i will def. be charging a deposit from now on to secure a spot.