Anonymous wrote:Trials that are less than a full day don’t let you see how the position really is.

That's not true. Some positions are only PT hours. The trial simply needs to be long enough to get a sense of match and expectations. Not every day is the same for every family, so the trial isn't supposed to be a comprehensive intro to all tasks you'd be expected to do. However, mine have also been paid.

Trials that are less than a full day don’t let you see how the position really is.

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Anonymous wrote:I only do trials with families I really like and do not charge for them. I consider the trial (usually a morning or afternoon) as an opportunity to learn about the family dynamics and if they will work for me.

When they offer to pay you for your work, you say "no thanks"? If so, they'll probably expect more free labor. Nice! You're a pushover.

More like a nanny who won’t try to nickle and dime you.

Sorry. Getting paid for your labor isn't nickle and diming you. Look up what it means, my friend.

It’s an audition. I didn’t charge for mine and have a great job with wonderful employers.

Let it go. Not everyone thinks or acts like you.

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Anonymous wrote:I only do trials with families I really like and do not charge for them. I consider the trial (usually a morning or afternoon) as an opportunity to learn about the family dynamics and if they will work for me.

When they offer to pay you for your work, you say "no thanks"? If so, they'll probably expect more free labor. Nice! You're a pushover.

More like a nanny who won’t try to nickle and dime you.

Sorry. Getting paid for your labor isn't nickle and diming you. Look up what it means, my friend.

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Anonymous wrote:I only do trials with families I really like and do not charge for them. I consider the trial (usually a morning or afternoon) as an opportunity to learn about the family dynamics and if they will work for me.

When they offer to pay you for your work, you say "no thanks"? If so, they'll probably expect more free labor. Nice! You're a pushover.

More like a nanny who won’t try to nickle and dime you.

Anonymous wrote:I only do trials with families I really like and do not charge for them. I consider the trial (usually a morning or afternoon) as an opportunity to learn about the family dynamics and if they will work for me.

When they offer to pay you for your work, you say "no thanks"? If so, they'll probably expect more free labor. Nice! You're a pushover.

I only do trials with families I really like and do not charge for them. I consider the trial (usually a morning or afternoon) as an opportunity to learn about the family dynamics and if they will work for me.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a professional and get paid for my time. You want to do a trial, that's fine. Please pay me X per hour. I don't work for free, why do you??

Because I prefer to look at the big picture and not buckle and dime potential employers for a position I very much wanted. It worked for me.

So unprofessional. I don't believe you. -DP

I don’t care what you believe. I am simply stating what worked for me.

Sure.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a professional and get paid for my time. You want to do a trial, that's fine. Please pay me X per hour. I don't work for free, why do you??

Because I prefer to look at the big picture and not buckle and dime potential employers for a position I very much wanted. It worked for me.

So unprofessional. I don't believe you. -DP

I don’t care what you believe. I am simply stating what worked for me.

Anonymous wrote:I just had interview with a nice family.
They wants trail for two hours.
Do I have to ask to pay me for those two hours or not.
I don’t feel good to ask only for two hours
Thanks

Any decent employer will at least offer to pay you when they're asking you to do a trial.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a professional and get paid for my time. You want to do a trial, that's fine. Please pay me X per hour. I don't work for free, why do you??

Because I prefer to look at the big picture and not buckle and dime potential employers for a position I very much wanted. It worked for me.

So unprofessional. I don't believe you. -DP

Anonymous wrote:When you go through an agency the trial is always paid. If you want to be treated like a professional, act like one. Don't start a job worked for free!

I disagree. I got a great job. Hope it works as well for OP.