Rejection after interviews

[Spixie33]

I agree Michelle.....I hate giving out my handbook - I put a lot of work in it and my communication sheet and every single time people want to take it. Why even take it if they already are thinking that they may not go with you? I have had to wrestle my bi-monthly newsletter out if the clutches of prospective parents - sorry no way that is leaving to a non signed family since it also has pictures of the other kids at play.

Skysue...often times these people seem interested during the interview that is why it comes as a surprise that they don't contact me back. I am already thinking of ways to let them down easy because I might have red flags but then they don't contact me back.

I sometimes wonder if my handbook (at 12 pages long) scares people off with all the guidelines, procedures. But the I tell myself that if they read that and think they can't follow the simple rules then I don't want them. I am running a business and there have to be guidelines on every situation so there is no doubt when something/if something arises. people have more paperwork buying a car or an appliance and this is a living child we are talking about .

Anyways....I guess the whole rejection thing is like you have a boyfriend you want to break up with but they do it first and you get this "What? You're dumping MEEEE? " feeling.

[mom-in-alberta]

Anyways....I guess the whole rejection thing is like you have a boyfriend you want to break up with but they do it first and you get this "What? You're dumping MEEEE? " feeling.

Hahaha, funny.... and true.
I do find it tough, especially when you have opened up your home to someone and they don't even give the courtesy of a call or email. I have to say, though, that when we were looking for childcare, I didn't call everyone back. (I am ashamed....) I didn't want to have an awkward conversation!!

I really, really try to remind myself that if they are indeed the right family and a good fit for my daycare, then it will work out. They will call me, be it now, or later. Until then, I keep interviewing. And I NEVER give out my paperwork on the interview. If we decide to go ahead, they either write me a cheque for the first month's fees right then and there, and I will give them the package to take home and bring back (BEFORE the first day of care) or they can call me back after our first meet and greet and come back for it.

So do you all follow up with people who don't get back to you? How long do you give someone to respond before you presume that they are not interested??

[Skysue]

Possibly don't hand them your handbook then! I recently had an interview and I was there 1st, I encouraged them to shop around as finding compatible quality care is really important. They got back to me after a few weeks wanting to sign. I sent the rest of the files to them via e-mail for them to look over before signing.

I find asking how many daycares they have been too as well is key, because if they’re just starting there search then you know it may take a while. Maybe also tell them that you would appreciate a phone call or e-mail either way.