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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are asking for the share to be in another family's home. The rate is $11/hr/kid. The hours are Mon-Thurs, which all families have been interested in, and the nanny is willing to also work Fridays (though that would be a single child rate). The post could not be more explicit. The point is, I posted and they replied. To then treat our time and payment for the nanny to do the interview as part of their 'exploratory' process is a bit inconsiderate. If they weren't sure, couldn't we have talked over the phone? Couldn't they have been more transparent about their uncertainty? 
(I'm not this irritable in person, just frustrated by the time, cost, and flakiness).

We've done multiple shares (for our respective kids after we moved in state) in another state. This has never happened before.

Thanks for feedback! I realize it could also be timing, since we want to start in summer (we posted more than a month before looking to start share). But, still…[/quote]

Honestly, I think its you.  That is a high share rate and not everyone may be willing to pay/can afford it especially when you are not willing to pay for Friday.  Most people need 5 days, not 4.  You are expecting it to be in their home with your nanny.  Obviously if you are interviewing with the nanny there is something you or she is doing or saying to make them uncomfortable and not willing.  $11 an hour for 4 days, plus $22 an hour for one day, depending on the hours (if theirs don't match yours, they are stuck with their kid in their home or paying for extra time if it is their kid needing care).  You should offer them a discounted rate if they are hosting the share in their home per your demand or pay them for use of their home.  They have to pay for food, wear and tear and utilities plus provide a sleeping space for your child.  [/quote]

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