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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had our babysitter come over for an interview--maybe 30 minutes or so--and let her hold the baby, etc.  We didn't pay, but we didn't have her watch the baby for an extended period of time.  We discussed her experience, rates, background, etc., and also just watched how she interacted with the baby and how the baby responded to her.  She came recommended by our neighbors, as well.  I thought that was enough.  The first job, she came early so that we could walk her through the bedtime routine, etc., and give her time to get settled with the baby.    [/quote]

This sounds reasonable to me but the nannies here are saying they wouldn't be willing to do that. [/quote]

The thing is, I've done it in the past when I was brand new. I'd get prepared for a sitting interview the same as I would for a nanny job. I'd hand over references, have my resume ready, spend my time and gas going to your house for an interview and often unpaid trial with your kids. Then I work for you once, because you thought you'd have time to go out regularly, you thought you wanted a weekly date night with your husband, but the reality is you might go out once every month or two. That's absolutely fine and I will keep you on my roster of clients. I will not, however, waste my time on an interview and trial for a semi annual sitting job. Again, there are TONS of sitting jobs out there and your one job isn't the end of the world. [/quote]

I agree completely.  Do parents know how easy it is to find babysitting jobs?
If I merely mention to a parent that I'm a nanny, they ask if I babysit. I get 2-3 emails DAILY with offers of babysitting jobs.
My time is valuable.  If you require me to interview and trial babysit, you're costing me money.
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