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[quote=Anonymous]So a couple weeks ago, I replied to a listing needing care the following weekday for a specific period of time. In my message, I included the usual summary as well as asking if this is a one time care date or if the parent is seeking something more permanent. Didn't receive a response and date for care passed. No problem.

I received an email today from the parent asking to give a call as they are seeking a more regular weekly sitter. I called the parent and within 10 seconds got a bad vibe. Dad was very crisp and business like and said he needed care 2-3 times a week on a regular basis and he would like to interview with me in less than 30 seconds that I was with him on the phone. I asked if they were seeking more of a mother's helper position or babysitting exclusively and he replied that it would be a mother's helper position with parent in the home checking on me when needed...I don't want that at all. Btdt, learned my lesson and prefer not to work with parents in the home again. I told him that the position wouldn't work for me but if they ever needed evening care for date nights and such, to feel free to let me know. He then asked me if I was not available in the day like I put on my profile. I lied and said I was seeking a position with more hours. He said that would work. I said that I currently am employed so not immediately available. He asked what my hours were and after replying, he said after my end time, I could still work for them, etc, etc. At this point I just wanted to hang up and asked if I could reply to him via email and he paused and asked if we were not on the same page. I said I would be available for evenings but during the day the postion wouldn't be for me and I was sorry for wasting his time. he paused again and said for me to go ahead and email him. I thanked him and he hanged up.

Ok, I absolutely know I sound paranoid and in the grand scheme of things, this is such a small issue, but I meet 95% of the parents I provide care for through Sittercity and have all positive reviews. If I could, I would not bother emailing back, but I said I would and the way this parent seemed on the phone, I think I need to or he will write negative feedback. How can I reiterate that I will not be available without saying why, which is because parents would be home? [/quote]

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