Don't Like Where This Is Headed.....

[Daisy123]

Just got an email from a lady who's supposed to start her 1 year old with me in 2 weeks. Her job placement got changed to a different town so she was asking for my input on what to do. Ok, fine. Apparently they just bought a house in this new town.... ok.... She's not sure about the commute to drop her son off at care when she'd have to turn around and head back towards where she just came from - 20 minutes there and back, never mind traffic. I respond that while we'd be sorry that her son wouldn't join us (great... a full time spot to fill ) it would be hard on her, especially once winter weather hits, and hard on her son later if she decides to switch providers. (I'd rather look to fill the spot now. I hate not knowing.) She then asks about her 2 week deposit (which I think was the real question from the beginning). I told her that's it's nonrefundable as per the contract. (I held the spot for her longer than I should have but live and let learn...) Well, she responds that she'll stay with me for now since she doesn't have care lined up and she can't afford to lose the deposit. (Ummm.... new house when the commute would have been less than most around here anyways???? Never mind unnecessary gas money...) Next she asks me to open 15 minutes early for her to give her time to get to work. Seriously???? I agree that I owe her the 2 weeks of course but should I argue about the early opening? Not sure that I should make it easier for her when I foresee her pulling him when she decides that she's found a closer spot. Thoughts??