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Sandbox Sally Help w Email Wording, Please! 04-13-2012, 11:35 AM
Bookworm Is she supposed to let you... 04-13-2012, 11:58 AM
playfelt Guess it depends on if it is... 04-13-2012, 12:08 PM
Sandbox Sally It's today Friday. She told... 04-13-2012, 12:15 PM
Inspired by Reggio Ya - this is the part of the... 04-13-2012, 12:22 PM
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    Ya - this is the part of the job that is tricky!

    For the families who are interested perhaps a 'stalling' email of thank you so much for your patience during the interview process I have just one final interview to wrap up and will be making my decision by X date'.

    Than with the other family who has not gotten back but is YOUR first choice I would just let the family know that 'Good afternoon - just wanted to let you know that I have concluded the interview process for the current space I really excited that your daughter would be an ideal match to the program based on her age and learning style. I really empathize that you might not yet be done interviewing other providers however I have two families who are willing to commit to the space NOW and therefore if you are feeling that we might be the best match so far I need a commitment by X date (day before you gave the other two families) otherwise in the fairness to the others who are ready to make the commitment now I will have to choose between the two of them so that the other family can move on finding an alternative since I cannot take on both children at this point."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Inspired by Reggio View Post
    Ya - this is the part of the job that is tricky!

    For the families who are interested perhaps a 'stalling' email of thank you so much for your patience during the interview process I have just one final interview to wrap up and will be making my decision by X date'.

    Than with the other family who has not gotten back but is YOUR first choice I would just let the family know that 'Good afternoon - just wanted to let you know that I have concluded the interview process for the current space I really excited that your daughter would be an ideal match to the program based on her age and learning style. I really empathize that you might not yet be done interviewing other providers however I have two families who are willing to commit to the space NOW and therefore if you are feeling that we might be the best match so far I need a commitment by X date (day before you gave the other two families) otherwise in the fairness to the others who are ready to make the commitment now I will have to choose between the two of them so that the other family can move on finding an alternative since I cannot take on both children at this point."
    I was going to suggest a "stalling email" as well. If they really want the spot, the interested families will wait. You can tell them that they can expect to hear from you by Saturday morning at the latest. I really liked Inspired by Reggios wording; "thank you so much for your patience during the interview process I have just one final interview to wrap up and will be making my decision by X date'."
    I don't know if I'd be asking for an earlier answer from the lady you want. I feel like it would somehow alter an aspect of the dynamics of her needing you vs you needing her. And she did say she would let you know by Friday. Lots of times people just need to see that one more space to reassure themselves that yes, you are the one. And then they will be even more greatfull. I wouldn't ask her for an earlier answer. But that's just me.

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