what does this mean?

[Anonymous]

I am relatively new to the nanny field. Most of my experience, I have acquired from working at a daycare center and part-time babysitting.

Anywho, I met with a family on Thursday evening. The interview went very well, lasting almost 2 hours. They gave me some nice compliments at the end. The same night they started corresponding about reference checking and documents needed for employment. I was officially offered the position this morning. I do believe I am the only person they have offered the position, but not confident on that.

What I am wondering is if that means they like me or settling? Is it good sign for parents to make an offer so quickly after meeting me? They said they wanted me but there was no thrill in their voices.

[Anonymous]

They were being professional, usually if you get an offer so quickly, it means they really liked you and want to snatch you up. At least that has been my experience.

[Anonymous]

Unless the job was very part time or one that would be hard to fill and you were only one willing to do it then I'd say they are settling but if it's a good job with good hours then they probably liked you

[Anonymous]

every job I've gotten that lasted and was a good match, I've been offered within 24 hrs, usually the same day. the 2-3 jobs I was offered after a couple of days were bombs. take that for what it's worth. also, families don't offer a position to more than one person at a time...what if they both accept?

[Anonymous]

You're over thinking this. Congrats on the job

[Anonymous]

The majority of the jobs I've been offered were offered on the spot or a few hours after the interview pending positive references. And families who took their time (couple of days) always said I was the best they've interviewed. I would say you were the top choice and they didn't want to lose you.

If a family finds someone they like, most don't hesitate to make an offer immediately; however, remember nothing is secure until a contract is signed by both parties.

[Anonymous]

Most families only offer the job to 1 person at a time. If you say no then they will keep interviewing to find someone else.

[Anonymous]

Why are you over thinking this? Did you like them? Like the job offer?

[Anonymous]

Update: I was offered the job two days later. The Mon stayed in touch the whole time. She said they wanted me from the interview and they only waited to make an offer because of the background checks. They seem very excited and happy. They even were complimenting me to my own references!

I start this Monday.

[Anonymous]

Congratulations!

[Anonymous]

Congrats OP.

Fwiw, my last position I was offered 3-4 days after meeting family and lasted for 5.5 years. They were wonderful and I loved working with them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Congrats OP.

Fwiw, my last position I was offered 3-4 days after meeting family and lasted for 5.5 years. They were wonderful and I loved working with them.

I personally respect them and like them more for waiting. I would hate to be offered on the spot or same day, without them checking anything. That shows poor judgement on their part. Them being thorough makes me feel more secure working for them. It speaks a lot about their professionalism as well. I think they handled it all really well. MB kept in touch the whole time, so I knew I was the one. Thanks for the congrats everyone!!!