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[quote=Anonymous]I'm an MB.

I don't love that they are not respecting what you told them and that potentially you are feeling badgered.

On the other hand, it's nice to be in a position where they are strengthening their offer to you.  Clearly they are very anxious to have this settled. And if they know you have another offer then they are just trying to make theirs be the most attractive - which I can understand and  appreciate.

What do you know about their history in terms of any prior nannies or childcare? For instance, if you would be the third (or more) nanny they've hired, and they're being this aggressive, then I would think this is a pretty serious red flag.  If you're their first nanny and they're just terrified new parents, then maybe this isn't as worrisome.

A lot comes down to your gut instincts.  If you liked the family that is pursuing you aggressively the best, if you are confident and experienced enough to know that you got a good read on both potential job opportunities, and if they are making the terms of employment really attractive, then great.

You could just say "Thank you so much.  I really appreciate how attractive you are making this offer, but I do need to be as professional with the other family that has interviewed me as I want to be with you.  I promise you I'll get back to you by tomorrow (Saturday.)"

Then you get in touch w/ the other family and tell them that you have an offer on the table to which you need to respond today but you didn't want to accept that one without talking with them first.

You are in the ideal position - the chance to have two potential employers vying for you.  But you also need to be very deft in your management of that so that hopefully you come out w/ the best possible employment for yourself, without damaging the relationship with your future employers in any way.

Good luck OP!![/quote]

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