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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well, if you had walked in obviously and overheard you could bring it up.  "Gee, you sounded way more negative about the Jones' than you were when we interviewed you.  Was it really that awful?  Maybe this is a good time for us to touch base and see how things are going for you so far with us?"

But, given that you left and came back in and she didn't know you'd overheard I think you missed the window for an easy conversation.

I also think that this was a personal conversation where she was talking to a friend.  I cannot even imagine half the conversations I have w/ friends being overheard - people would think I'm awful.  I vent with friends, they understand the context, I feel better.  Doesn't mean that I lose perspective on whatever I'm venting about - just that I pick my audience and alter my tone appropriately as needed.

I wouldn't distrust her based on this - she's human.

What you can do though is establish a regular practice of touching base w/ her so both of you can share any concerns, ideas for things to try w/ the kids, different household systems that might make things easier for someone, etc...   Basically just focus on building and maintaining the relationship you have with her and don't worry about what she said about a former employer.   [/quote]

This PP is right on the mark.[/quote]

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