Disappointed
We offered Suzie the job on the spot. Her references were amazing and we thought we'd found our perfect nanny. She said she was over the moon and extremely how excited she was at the job. The idea had been for our 2 year old to continue at nursery and for primary care to be for our 6 month old. Suzie was insistent she's like our eldest to be at home with her too, so we took her out of nursery.
Suzie worked one day for us. She'd planned an action filled day of events and sent regular pictures. We were so happy with our choice. The following day however Suzie contacted us via Whatsapp to advise she didn't have the stamina for the role and our house was too big.
To say I was devastated is an understatement. Not least because we lost our second choice nanny also as by then she had accepted another role. We are searching again and hope to find a lovely nanny, but this experience has left us quite scarred. Finding someone to look after your child is a difficult process and you just hope you meet genuine applicants who can do what they promise to do.
Response from Suzie_E1
Responded
Due to the passive aggressive nature of your response, which I do not appreciate, I am now more certain than ever that I have made the right decision to seek employment elsewhere. As for the genuine applicant comment, I can only assume that you are trying to undermine my future professional career.
Furthermore, after an extended 12 and a half hour (sole charge) trial period, I informed you the very next day that I was not comfortable in taking the position. I gave you some of the reasons why I could not take the position, to which you replied that you appreciated my honesty. I didn't sign any contract with you and hold my right to refuse a position where I would not be comfortable.
I sincerely hope you find a nanny for this September, and I wish you and your family well despite your review. I understand finding a nanny is difficult, but I also believe that mutual respect is important.
Any prospective parents wishing to enquire further, please contact me regarding the above.
