What does it mean if...

[Anonymous]

So I went to an interview for a nanny position. The family was great. It seemed we had a lot of the same ideals and philosophies for raising children. The only thing I thought was odd was that they didn't ask me any questions about myself, my experience, or my way of raising children. That's what an interview is for, right? I just ended up telling them all the things I'm used to being asked in an interview. And then we talked about the weather...

What does it mean if they don't ask questions?

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't worry too much about it.

I remember going to a friend's house after an interview crying because I forget to ask to hold the baby. I was like what a dumb mistake!!!

I got a call 30 mins after my interview giving me the job.

They could have been just as nervous as you. Especially if they have never had a nanny.

[Anonymous]

i had an interview like that once, they hired me, and it was a horrible fit. i swore never again. in my personal experience they were really introverted (I am somewhat introverted so that in and of itself isn't a problem) and just weren't good communicators which is a major red flag for me now.

[Anonymous]

It probably means they're rookies at interviewing/hiring candidates and you'll have to lead them through some of the things that more experienced parents would know.

I wouldn't walk away just because of this, but I would be prepared to have to educate them (gently) a bit more than might seem typical for the nanny/employer relationship.

[Anonymous]

I'd say, if you get a job offer, ask to come for a few hours to work alongside before you make the final decision. You'll get a better sense of who they are. Is that even something that can be done?