I wasn't paid for my trial/shadow day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FYI, on my shadow day most of the time I followed the mother around taking notes on the kids' schedule, where things were located, how various appliances work, meeting the neighbors (in case of emergencies), where the parks/classes were, etc. Plus having the toddlers get to know me via interactions with them and the mom.
The mom was not doing her office work or lounging around, it was very helpful training the majority of the time, and then I got a bit of playtime with the kids.
I received a flat amount for 4 hours, and one my first couple days the mom worked from home to aid with any transitions.

OP here. This is what my normal shadow days are like. This MB working the entire time was not something I expected. I passed on the job.

You were offered the job ? What was the salary ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FYI, on my shadow day most of the time I followed the mother around taking notes on the kids' schedule, where things were located, how various appliances work, meeting the neighbors (in case of emergencies), where the parks/classes were, etc. Plus having the toddlers get to know me via interactions with them and the mom.
The mom was not doing her office work or lounging around, it was very helpful training the majority of the time, and then I got a bit of playtime with the kids.
I received a flat amount for 4 hours, and one my first couple days the mom worked from home to aid with any transitions.

OP here. This is what my normal shadow days are like. This MB working the entire time was not something I expected. I passed on the job.

You were offered the job ? What was the salary ?

It didn't get that far. I took an offer I received and told them I was no longer available.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FYI, on my shadow day most of the time I followed the mother around taking notes on the kids' schedule, where things were located, how various appliances work, meeting the neighbors (in case of emergencies), where the parks/classes were, etc. Plus having the toddlers get to know me via interactions with them and the mom.
The mom was not doing her office work or lounging around, it was very helpful training the majority of the time, and then I got a bit of playtime with the kids.
I received a flat amount for 4 hours, and one my first couple days the mom worked from home to aid with any transitions.

OP here. This is what my normal shadow days are like. This MB working the entire time was not something I expected. I passed on the job.

so you had no questions on how the house worked. the MB just worked from home and you got familiar with the house and kid(s). should be fine, anything pop up during the time? (i.e. kids squirmy, not eating, not napping, etc.).

[Anonymous]

I guess in the hourly worker world, trials are paid.

As MB, I thought I would always pay if I did a trial or shadow.

However, it is useful to know in the salary world, you do not get a cent until you officially get the offer and you start on your first real day. You could be slaving for months working on some proposal. Or, it could be a day long "working interview" where you get to show off how much you know. You get absolutely nothing for all that. And, it happens a lot.

Have some understanding for people on this side.