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MagickalNarwhalMagickalNarwhal member
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We are looking for part time temp care for our two kids (I work pt and only during the tax season). I knew it would be hard to find someone good for such a limited gig even though we are paying above the average rate ($18).

We got a recommendation from an acquaintance for someone who seems great and who says she's interested but she often takes a week or more to respond to my emails. She's a college student so it's not like she doesn't check email often.

Would that be a deal breaker for you? I can't tell if I'm being too picky considering the limited help we are looking for.
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  • MagickalNarwhalMagickalNarwhal member
    I know very little... I am still trying to set up an interview. I first emailed her over a month ago and we still haven't set a time.
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  • eyenigheyenigh member
    After a month, I think I'd be done trying to nail this person down and move on to someone else. You're paying a good rate and you're offering HER employment. You shouldn't have to beg-- she should be responsive to show that she's both interested and responsible. If she can't return your calls now, I'd worry about dealing with other more complex things later. To me, it usually says a lot about a person when they can't even get it together to respond for an interview.
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    Red Flag!
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  • LoCarbLoCarb member
    Yes, it's a deal breaker. Have you tried calling her? If she is more responsive with a phone call or text I would use this source of communication. If she's still unavailable to return a response promptly I would look for other care.
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  • ASmallWonderASmallWonder member
    I hate to sound like an old fart but email is so 2000s lol  If she's in college, she lives and dies by text message.  She probably DOESN'T check email that often.
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  • Pips09Pips09 member
    If you contacted her about a job over a month ago, and are still trying to set up a time to meet, I'd say she's probably not that interested.
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  • Virgo17Virgo17 member
    I would ask her what method of communication she prefers and go with that.  Maybe text is better than e-mail for her.  I wouldn't necessarily write her off, but I would be clear that you expect prompt responses, especially if she is chosen for the job. 

    I will add that if you have other viable options I would look into those.  It sounds like she has no sense of urgency, which is kind of annoying.
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  • BeachBum73BeachBum73 member
    elmoali said:
    I hate to sound like an old fart but email is so 2000s lol  If she's in college, she lives and dies by text message.  She probably DOESN'T check email that often.
    This is exactly it.  My almost 20 year old stepson doesn't even remember his email login.  If her response time doesn't improve via text, then it might be an issue.
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