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[quote=Anonymous]MB here and I don't think a 4 year commitment is a reasonable request.  In fact, it's not reasonable in any workplace.

What you could say is that you don't feel comfortable saying that you can guarantee 4 years as any number of things that are beyond your control could happen.  (There could be a health crisis in your or the family's world.  MB or DB could have a change of job status or move that would change the employment possibilities.  They could have more kids.  Etc....)   But that you would love to be in a position for several years if everything worked out the way you hope, and that you certainly see everything that would make that possible with this family.

I would try to find out why they're asking this.  Have they had turn-over in the job that has been a problem for them?  (And if so, why did the turn-over happen?)  What happens in 4 years - is that when the kid(s) would go to school?  Etc...

I see this as unreasonable but not necessarily a horrible red flag if everything else seems great.  But at best it's an unrealistic expectation.  So a lot is riding on the discussion you have with them, and what you're willing to promise/risk.

Good luck.[/quote]

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