Quote Originally Posted by Alphaghetti View Post
Since our move, I have had four interviews. I had seven scheduled, but three backed out before they even met me.

So...so far:
-one decided not to go back to work after all
-one signed, but then dropped the bomb at the last min that she only needed 11 days per month, after telling me full time.
-one is a SAHM but divorcing and can no longer afford to send her toddler to daycare
-one is a teacher's kid, and she found care from someone who takes only teacher's kids.
-one dropped a bomb of a different sort, insisting I provide 6am to 6pm, or she wouldn't sign.
-one did sign, but he's only 2 days per week.

I am so frustrated, sad, hurt, and feeling very down on myself. I did get two great kids for the summer, but they're only until labour day. My income has taken a nose dive, and even email inquiries don't ever follow up after I send my reply.

In our old city, I felt like I did a great job, felt in demand, and like I had a little extra to offer...now I just feel like giving up. It's saturated here, and we even have people with their ECE (I don't have mine) offering $20 days.

Just venting. My ego is crushed.
Hey, keep the ad running, there will be more inquiries. Do not worry about the $ 20 per day people..they will have 8 - 12 kids in their care. I have seen ECE providers that are horrible..so don't let that designation scare you. At least you are getting responses..I have had my ad on Daycare bear since last October and kijiji since December, only ONE response..just renewed it again today..the last one had 189 views in detail but NO calls or emails. Hang in there! Find an Early Years centre and put an ad up there..mothers with babies who are looking for when they go back to work.