Would you make the nanny pay?

[Anonymous]

I am searching for a nanny for my infant child. There was an awesome nanny that we wanted but it didn't work. She had to reschedule our interview ( for good reasons) and then decided to put her job search on hold ( family illness). We bought her a background check ( $30) a week back. She has offered to send us a check to cover the cost. We don't know if we should tell her don't worry, or let her refund us?

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't.

If she is unemployed AND has a family member who is ill enough that she has put the job search on hold, it's likely she needs that $30 more than you do.

[Anonymous]

No I don't think you should make her pay, but it says a lot about her character that she offered. There is no guarantee that paying for a background check for someone means they will accept your job, so I don't really think you're entitled to payment for something you chose to purchase at your own risk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No I don't think you should make her pay, but it says a lot about her character that she offered. There is no guarantee that paying for a background check for someone means they will accept your job, so I don't really think you're entitled to payment for something you chose to purchase at your own risk.

Op here. I do think it says great things about her character too.

[Anonymous]

No, but the offer was nice. If she is asking for a copy for future employment, yes.

[Anonymous]

No, it would be tacky to accept her money unless of course she would like a copy for future job searches.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am searching for a nanny for my infant child. There was an awesome nanny that we wanted but it didn't work. She had to reschedule our interview ( for good reasons) and then decided to put her job search on hold ( family illness). We bought her a background check ( $30) a week back. She has offered to send us a check to cover the cost. We don't know if we should tell her don't worry, or let her refund us?

What kind of cheap cretin are you? For Shame.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am searching for a nanny for my infant child. There was an awesome nanny that we wanted but it didn't work. She had to reschedule our interview ( for good reasons) and then decided to put her job search on hold ( family illness). We bought her a background check ( $30) a week back. She has offered to send us a check to cover the cost. We don't know if we should tell her don't worry, or let her refund us?

What kind of cheap cretin are you? For Shame.

Can you not read? Or are you just lacking in basic impulse control?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No I don't think you should make her pay, but it says a lot about her character that she offered. There is no guarantee that paying for a background check for someone means they will accept your job, so I don't really think you're entitled to payment for something you chose to purchase at your own risk.

I totally agree.

[Anonymous]

You really had to ask???

[Anonymous]

I would pay her. Ignore the MB-hating troll.