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son77
10-04-2008, 11:58 AM
Since being out at toddlers Ive been left with 2 answerphone msg's for childcare.

1st one I was expecting as another childminder who is also a good friend, recommended me.

Its for a 4year old 2 days 11.30 (nursery pick up) until 4pm (maybe 3pm) & just until she starts school. The other thing is it may also be just for 1 day as MIL maybe helping out. The 2 days would be fine, 1 day bit weak really.

Also, should I suggest minimum hours here of 8 hours per week?

The other msg left no details of age, hours req etc.

Now I need to ring them both back this afternoon.

Who should I ring first & how should I play it?

Should I ring the lady who left no details & see if thats better for me before commiting myself to other lady?

Also don't really want to let other lady down as I was recommended to her meaning I'm letting my mate down.

Oh my, please help, who to phone first?

Why don't enquiries just come 1 at a time, I always get either 2 or 3 at the same time!

Thanks ladies xxx

crazybones
10-04-2008, 11:59 AM
Id ring the second one first and get details you may be able to jiggle and get both covered. Good Luck.

Minnie Minx
10-04-2008, 12:01 PM
I agree with annie, phone the second one first


xx

charleyfarley
10-04-2008, 12:04 PM
I would phone the second one back first hopefully it's more hours.

You may beable to do both

Good luck

Carol xx

jmoff
10-04-2008, 12:17 PM
yep, ring the second one first it may be more hours...you may be able to do both.

You can always invite them both round and then decide...
8hours/week minimum sounds like a good idea as she is taking up a space...plus is it only temporary until she goes to school? I would probably go for the other one (if it is more hours)

Good luck.

Jana x

Rubybubbles
10-04-2008, 12:23 PM
agree with ^^

Cammie Doodle
10-04-2008, 12:40 PM
As above . this way you can hedge your bets :thumbsup:

Twinkles
10-04-2008, 12:43 PM
Phone them both, interview them both and pick the one that suits you best.

I would want a minimum of set hours just so MIL doesn't keep stepping in and reducing your hours.

Good luck

son77
10-04-2008, 12:49 PM
:update:

Phoned 2nd lady, no answer so just left msg saying I was returning her call.

Phoned 1st lady & she is coming to see me monday pm, it is just for 1 day at mo but MIL cant always do mondays so that'l be as and when req.

Just hope 2nd lady wants tues & weds for a 2 year old - oh that would be perfect!! (as if thats going to happen)

Twinkles
10-04-2008, 12:53 PM
[QUOTE=son77;110750]:update:

Phoned 2nd lady, no answer so just left msg saying I was returning her call.

Phoned 1st lady & she is coming to see me monday pm, it is just for 1 day at mo but MIL cant always do mondays so that'l be as and when req.

Just hope 2nd lady wants tues & weds for a 2 year old - oh that would be perfect!!(as if thats going to happen)QUOTE]

It will, it will, just think positive thoughts :thumbsup:

Minnie Minx
10-04-2008, 01:01 PM
you never know what may happen, fingers crossed for you


xx

angeldelight
10-04-2008, 01:25 PM
Good luck with this

Angel xx

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
10-04-2008, 01:34 PM
Good luck.

Lorraine xx

ruby
10-04-2008, 03:38 PM
good luck with which ever one you decide to go with

hopefully you will be able to do both


cathy

Angela234
10-04-2008, 04:14 PM
Good luck

Angela

sarahstanbridge
10-04-2008, 04:18 PM
good luck with both.

sarah

chelle
10-04-2008, 05:29 PM
Good luck with both :thumbsup:

Monkey1
10-04-2008, 05:32 PM
Fingers crossed x

Rubybubbles
10-04-2008, 07:05 PM
did she get back to you yet??

Banana
10-04-2008, 07:08 PM
Hope you can mangage to do both!!

xx

son77
10-04-2008, 07:17 PM
I tried ringing second lady again this evening but still no answer.

Didnt leave another msg as I did earlier, don't think I'll keep chasing her either, don't want to look desperate!

emmadines
10-04-2008, 07:17 PM
Since being out at toddlers Ive been left with 2 answerphone msg's for childcare.

1st one I was expecting as another childminder who is also a good friend, recommended me.

Its for a 4year old 2 days 11.30 (nursery pick up) until 4pm (maybe 3pm) & just until she starts school. The other thing is it may also be just for 1 day as MIL maybe helping out. The 2 days would be fine, 1 day bit weak really.

Also, should I suggest minimum hours here of 8 hours per week?

The other msg left no details of age, hours req etc.

Now I need to ring them both back this afternoon.

Who should I ring first & how should I play it?

Should I ring the lady who left no details & see if thats better for me before commiting myself to other lady?

Also don't really want to let other lady down as I was recommended to her meaning I'm letting my mate down.

Oh my, please help, who to phone first?

Why don't enquiries just come 1 at a time, I always get either 2 or 3 at the same time!

Thanks ladies xxx

not sure1 whats the 1st one wanting??

how to play it??? on my 1st one as ive only had one, i just said who i was and asked how i could help, just went on from that!!