Originally Posted by MomBoss:
I have an infant opening and have been doing interviews. The first interview i did they got back to me within 5 min of leaving saying they wanted the spot. Originally i was going to wait to make a decision until I was done with all interviews but the age of the infant and the parents personality were great so i really wanted them. I told them they could have the spot but since they dont need care until end of august, they would have to pay a holding fee (which they thought was fair) and in order to officially hold the spot, they would need to pay it asap. They responded to my email but didnt acknowlege when they were planning on stopping by to pay me. Its been a few days and i have a couple more interviews for infants. I may end up liking the other people better and since they havent paid me a holding fee yet, is it alright for me to tell them i went with someone else? I think its strange that they knew i was doing more interviews but havent paid the holding fee yet. If i really loved a provider, i would make sure i held the spot.
After 4 families left me during my maternity leave (they decided they dont need summer care and will take the risk of loosing the spot), i realized i need to start making business decisions and not decisions with my heart. Everyone makes decisions on whats best for them and not on someone elses feelings so i need to do the same. I know i already told these people they could have the spot, but since they havent paid to hold it it technically isnt theirs. And the next interview i have also has a 2 yr old so i would rather take them.
Anyone been in the same position?? And how do i tell these people i went with someone else? (Assuming the other people want me)
I tell people that until I have the enrollment fee in hand with signed paperwork, the spot is considered open.
It sounds like you've pretty much done the same.
I'm always in the camp of "
do what works best for YOU." They (families) will, so should you.