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    Yeah ! Finaly getting some answers !

    Well seems like finaly people are looking for childcare. I received two e-mails this week after 2 completely dry months. Don't think it will work out with these 2 as one of them is looking for care in March 2013 and the other for care sooner but wants to drop off at 5h30am and I just dont think I can do it. My last child leaves at 5h30pm then I'm all by myself with my own 2 with diner and baths until husband gets home between 6 and 7h00pm and he also works weekends. So I don't want to burn myself out. At least now I am a bit more confident I will find someone soon... fingers crossed.

    For those of you still looking for the perfect families, looks like there is still hope

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    Filled a space this week too with someone going back to work right after labour day but was "busy" all summer and never got around to it - can you say denial,lol. But yes have started getting at least some email questions but yes also some for feb or beyond. It's either too soon or too late.

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    Don't do the 5:30 am... I have a 6am only a few days a week and it's horrible! Wish I didn't have her cuase everyone else is going to 8am. UGH! Congrats on the 2 emails. Sometimes that's all we need to keep positive, some interest. I'm sure you'll sign someone soon.

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    Congrats crafty and you too playfelt!

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    Seems like there's a bit of a scramble right now. I haven't had an interview in weeks, and I have 3 lined up in the next couple of days!

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    ooooh! hope they will "scramble" my way too!!! I need one full time and its driving me nuts, I havent been this low in years.!!!! AAAHHHHH! congrats ladies, its the circle of life!

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    Congrats Playfelt !! Hopefully we will all fill our spots very very soon !!

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    I finally got an interview scheduled myself. It's like people are finally figuring out that the summer is over and childcare is needed!

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    Yeah ! So had an interview this weekend and client called back the same day... They are starting next week !! Woohoo !! My last spot filled and sooner rather than later.
    Meanwhile I have my new little guy today and he is doing A M A Z I N G !!! Wow ..Septembre is turning out to be great afterall... hope it stays that way. I love seeing my dinning table full of little faces at lunch time !!

    Thanks for your support ladies !!!

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    Congratualtions Crafty, I know what you mean about this summer being abnormally quiet. No-one seemed to be interviewing caregivers. Even the ads I had posted were getting fewer hits than they would normally. Something in the water I guess. =D I've had four e-mails in the last two days asking for care - some want someone immediately, and others are looking at a October/November start up. I also had one person contact me looking for a February start up. Does anyone have any thoughts to share about holding fees ? How much ? When do you typically apply a holding fee. I usually hold a space for three months without charging any extra amount, but if it's a longer period of time what is a fair amount to ask ? Good luck finding a client soon ! =)

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