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[quote=Anonymous]This has happened on a number of occasions. I usually get interviews through an agency, and one of the great things about agencies is that they will let the family know you are not interested.

I try to be upfront families during the interview regarding something that's come up during the conversation. For instance one family let me know that during the 2 hours each day their older child was in preschool my pay would be reduced to reflect only caring for the baby during those hours. I knew right then this was not the job for me so I responded by saying, "My requested hourly wage is for my availability to care for two children and other agreed-upon responsibilities. I don't reduce my hourly wage when one child is in school because my time is still available." This let the family know I did not agree with what they were offering (and that it was non-negotiable), and then the ball was in their court. Another example is a family who said they are not comfortable having a nanny drive their children (this family was not within walking distance of anything...not even a park). I responded by saying, "As a nanny I prefer to work for families who share my thoughts on the importance of children being able to have experiences outside of the house throughout the course of the week. I feel I am a much better nanny when given the opportunity to plan fun outings on occasion and give everyone a change of scenery."

Typically I'll try to respond in a way that let's the family know what I'm looking for in a job is different from what they are offering or are looking for in a nanny. I am up front about my deal breakers during the course of interviews. If I've already laid out my deal breakers and know I'm not interested but the family isn't picking up on it I try to wrap up the interview as quickly as possible. I've said things like, "Thank you for answering all of my questions. I appreciate you taking the time to meet with me today" or "Do you have any final questions for me before I go?" Most of the time the interview wraps up very quickly.[/quote]

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