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[quote=Anonymous]MB here.  I think it's great that you asked for feedback.  I could see at least two likely possibilities given her response:

- she wants to give you helpful feedback but it will actually be easier for her to do by phone, rather than writing it out in an email. 
- the nanny they chose isn't feeling like a great fit to them and she is considering whether or not they could wait until March for you (using the part time option you offered until then)

I think you should talk to her.  No harm is likely to come of it and at worst you might learn something about how you're perceived in an interview.  At best the job might still be an option.

I wouldn't get too concerned about being their second choice.  The simple fact of your limited availability will make you less desirable to a family who needs care sooner than you can be available.  So you shouldn't take that personally.  They might have loved you but just can't imagine how they would get through the next two months.  That could push their second choice person into first place immediately if the other candidate is available now.  If they liked you enough to still be wondering whether they should have tried to find a way to wait for you, then that's a big positive.

This mom might very well be questioning her decision, but also facing a tough few weeks until you're available.  So it is probably less about you personally, than about the logistics.

Don't overthink it - just talk to her.[/quote]

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