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[quote=Anonymous]I am a 23 year old Professional Career Nanny and my Fiance just passed away from some unforeseen heart problems. I grew up in Upstate NY and moved to PA a little over 2 years ago to live with him. Upon his passing I have moved back to NY to be with my family. I am taking this news surprisingly well and while I am absolutely devastated and very much still in the grieving process I am ready to be working. I left my fabulous job in PA and they will of course be wonderful references for me. I have some interviews coming up and I am planning on being upfront with families about my moving (telling them how I started in this area, moved away for 2 years, and am now back) and am expecting many of them to ask me what brings me back to the area. I am not one for lying and I don't feel like I have any need to lie so I am planning on telling these families that my Fiance has passed away. This has happened 2 weeks ago and while I am still grieving I am capable of caring for children and going back to work.

Now here is the question.... Parents, if you really liked a candidate and she had everything going for her would you avoid hiring her only because of a very recent passing away of a significant other? I have been to therapy since his passing and my therapist thinks I am more than ready to be working right now. I could provide a note if parents were concerned. I'm not sure if MBs would think that I am mentally unfit to work right now or not. I expect myself to interview well (no tears, no falling apart or getting emotional).

I am not really sure if this would deter parents from hiring me or not. Any opinions are welcome. Thank you. [/quote]

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