babysitter dilemma...WWYD?

MrsT0514

So we hired yet another sitter a few months ago bc our initial sitter was put recovering from surgery and the 2nd sitter we hired moved back home due to a medical issue.

She seems great with DS and He seems to have fun when she comes over. But my issue is thag for the last few weeks, I've had a really hard time getting a hold of her. The first time she was on vacation in Florida, so that was understandable. But when she answered, she said she'd be back and available the next time we needed her.

Well, we need her this thursday evening for a few hours, and I've texted twice already with no answer. Would it be overkill to call and leave a message? Our usual way of communicating is through text so I'm not sure where the hold up is. I know she's a nanny during the day, which means she's probably busy, but she normally responds within an hour or 2 at least. This time, its been over 24 hours with no answer..and I'm having a hard time finding back up (our families are out of state).

I guess I'm just feeling frustrated. It seems we have bad luck with sitters. I really dont want to have to find another sitter.

BluepointToasted

I would call, and also work on finding a backup.  Keep her around if you like her, but it sounds like in the long run she is not going to be available as much as you would need her. 

secretsout

I might call, but I'd probably just assume she didn't want/need the job and try to find someone else (though I know that option sucks).

MrsT0514

Brewcitygal said:

I would call her and leave a message. If she doesn't respond to that I'd probably look for another sitter. That's very annoying. I don't like when people don't respond.

This is where I'm at. I get irritated easily when someone just ignores and doesn't respond. I mean, I even sent her a 2nd text last night at 9pm bc I know she only nannies until 5-6pm, so I figured she'd be freeand able to respond. I need someone reliable that will answer when I contact them. And even of she's not available. A simple call or text would be appreciated.

angelashly

Call and leave a message, but look for another sitter.

lifesaverz

I'd call & leave a message too, & probably say something like "please let me know either way so that I can find someone else".  It sounds like the annoying part here is her not getting back to you, even if she weren't available.  That would irritate me too.

ASmallWonder

Devil's advocate here but you're talking about her being unreachable in ONE situation.  She was reachable when she was on vacation, she just wasn't available.  It's entirely possible there's a legitimate reason she's not getting back to you like illness or phone troubles.  I don't think it's enough reason to write her off completely but for this week yes, you should just find someone else.

KTdidit

@elmoali has a point, if she's been consistently reachable maybe there's a reason she's not this time. Find someone else for this week and try her again next time

Spin313

It's only been 24 hours...I wouldn't call that unreliable or MIA.

MrsT0514

@elmoali‌ good call. Sitter just texted...she got into a car accident yesterday. Car is in the shop and her phone was broken, but she's ok. I'd say thats worth a pass. Poor girl. She feels bad about being unprofessional. I told her no worries and just glad she's alright.

We found a backup for this thursday luckily.