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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We did not agree to a trial period. She didn't directly say that she had these skills I was expecting, which are along the lines of working the house and kitchen appliances. She said she used to run her own business, managing employees, doing some technical things. So I expected her to not afraid of, say, working our complicated oven with a series of touch buttons instead of a old-fashioned knob. And, yes, I tried teaching her. She tunes me out and I've had to explain repeatedly how to work some things and her plan is just never use them. So my kids are never gonna have baking projects, so forth. But no, she never said "i can do baking projects with your kids and operate your complicated oven" at the interview.[/quote]

If baking is essential, why didn't you ask if she can bake, whether she is used to gas vs. electric (because baking in one when you're used to the other is a pain!) and showed her around the house, asking if she saw any issues?  I've had a house tour every single interview I've had.  Every time that I'm expected to cook and bake, the parents let me know whether they have gas or electric, and I make sure they know that I know how to adjust times for both based on what we're doing.

If you want specific skills, you need to select for them.  Many people don't cook and tons of people don't bake, so I would never assume that someone did either.  Heck, my sister nannied for 3 years before she got married and moved, and she can't boil water without losing track of it and scorching the pot.[/quote]

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