UrbanBaby

06.04.08, 16:33 PM General Topics
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is this me or what? we are looking for a pt sitter. two have made arrangements to meet, showed up late both times (no calls, like 20 min late). I told both of them not to bother coming for the interview. I explained that I needed someone prompt and being late for our first meeting is unacceptable. they both got mad, one said she was new to area, and I told her she needed to leave apt earlier then. one is a college student, one is a friend of my friend's nanny. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 04:33 PM Flag

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Its not you, but you didn't need to continue the conversation. You should have said (when you finally got them on the phone or in person), I'm sorry. The position has been filled. And not chastized them [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:37 PM Flag

i got them while they were in transit. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:39 PM Flag

how long did you wait? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:42 PM Flag

it's summer--the sitters are falling off the trees. weed out the lame ones. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:38 PM Flag

You called them before they showed up? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:42 PM Flag

^^I wouldn't hire them either, but it's a bit odd to call them while they are on their way and say don't bother now. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:43 PM Flag

i waited 20 min, no calls to explain why being late. If they wren't going to take the time to be on time for something, I don't want to waste my time (or theirs) if I wasn't going to hire them for being late. I called after 20 minutes (well the nanny's friend was 30 min late) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:46 PM Flag

I hope someone is understanding of YOU when you are 20 min late and don't bother to call / you get lost. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:01 PM Flag

np: I'm with OP. I would never be late for a job interview. I almost always get there early and hang around for a while to avoid being late b/c I got lost. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 05:08 PM Flag

This was pretty typical of my experience interviewing PT sitters. I hired the only one who showed up on time. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:42 PM Flag

If they came highly recommended and you caught them in transit, I would have interviewed them. I find getting around the city can be daunting at times, no matter how much time you allow. Stuff happens. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:44 PM Flag

i think you are being foolish to say not to come for the interview. especially the one that was personally recommended. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:46 PM Flag

Where do you live? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:47 PM Flag

if you live in nyc and one of them was truly new to the city, then yes - you are being a bit unreasonable. but good for her b/c you sound difficult to work for. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:51 PM Flag

are you looking for something over the summer? (i'm asking b/c i can recommend someone). [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:55 PM Flag

You are tough but right. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:57 PM Flag

hi i am interested in working as a nanny - five day week or weekends i am a 34 yrold mom of 4yr old great with kids will love to meet [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:02 AM Flag