Contract for After-School Nanny?

[Anonymous]

Hello Parents, before I start, I'll say I worked for a family as their after school nanny for 2 years and we had a contract. I am no longer with them because the circumstances changed so I assist them occasionally now. I was offered a new position and was told I'd have up to 40 hours during the summer and 20 hours while the kids are in school. It has been a week since the mom has sent me the offer and stated I am not needed until January after winter break. I emailed her back and said great! I also asked if she could come up with a contract including the girls holidays ect. I also mentioned if she had a concrete idea for the summer she can include those dates, if not, we can work on that later.. I am a bit concerned that maybe she's no longer interested in hiring me.. Yes, I understand the holiday just passed, but could she have sent a simple, "yes, I'll form a contract" and have done it later. Any advice will be appreciated.

[Anonymous]

When did she send the offer?
When did you reply?

Thanksgiving just happened. She might have been traveling or hosting friends/relatives. Give her some more time.

[Anonymous]

Hi, she sent the offer a week ago, I replied the same day.

[Anonymous]

OP, I'm an MB. I would never behave this way with a candidate in whom I was seriously interested. Either she's not serious (or reliable) or this is an indicator of what type of boss she'll be - probably not a very professional one.

I'd run the other direction if you don't really have to take this job.

[Anonymous]

I'm an MB. I agree with 22:29. I try to be very explicit with our nanny about hours we need her and give her as much notice as I possibly can because I respect her. She needs to plan her life outside of her hours working with us. I would NEVER not reply to a nanny candidate for a week. Even one I'm not planning to hire.

Sorry, OP.