Parents not coming back to you after a trial day

[NJE]

Maybe I am the only one but am I unreasonable to think that parents should give me some feedback after an interview or a trial day? I had an interview last Saturday, one of the twins wasn't well and the mum took her to the hospital. We didn't even got to talk at the interview. She apologised and invited me for a trial day on Sunday. I worked for her the whole Sunday, doing housework, preparing food etc. and she would get back to me on Tuesday. Today it's Friday and I haven't heard from her. I am a bit angry as I worked on a Sunday for her and she can't even be bothered to come back to me and let me know where I am.

Another mum that interviewed also didn't get back to me (I did expect that as she couldn't afford me but probably was embarrassed to tell me so) She wanted a 7-7 nanny that cooks, does homework etc. for £180 a week

That's bad of them. Must be hard doing work for a whole day and not even getting paid. I wonder if they do this every week?
Get lots of nannies in, get them to work for nothing and then keep quiet?

Can you contact her. There might be a good reason why she hasn't got back to you or maybe you missed her call.

Did you get paid for your trial?

CMs sometimes have people trying to do 'trial' days or half days, but most CMs know that they MUST have a contract in their hand before they look after a child even if it's for a trial period.

Pity you can't do that as it's part of your 'interview'

I f the little girl was so ill that the mother had to take her to the hospital maybe she has been ill again during the week.I wiould ring her and say that you were just phoning to confirm that she would not want to see you again as you had had several other good interviews[She doesnt have to know whether you have or not] and you wouldnt want to let her down,ask how the child is as well .I do think though that she was taking the mickey making you work all Sunday.

I think the lady is rude, how long would it take to make a call. This sort of thing makes me mad.

Hi,

the girl was fine when I was working on Sunday (Mum had no hesitations at all to live the house with her eldest daughter to go shopping for a couple of hours etc.) I did have an job offer before I went to see her for an interview and she did know that. I just didn't want to go for the first best this time but now have accepted the position I was offered (very nice family, lovely child etc.)

I am just a bit annoyed that you make all the effort etc. and then they can't even be bothered to answer you.I will send her an email now.

Great that you have a job,it`s her loss.

Its really bad when parents don't let you know. All you need is a quick 'we've gone with someone else' or 'we didn't think you were right for us'. Anything! I've had so many families never get back to me. Paticularly with a full trial day- so annoying that you had to give your time up, I always see it that if they want a trial day they are really keen on hiring me- it may be between me and one other candidate but its only polite to let you know if they went with the other.

That's really not fair! I hope that she has a good reason!!

nasty and rude of her imo.. but maybe a lucky escape for you..

That's very rude. Could the child be ill still, (giving her benefit of the doubt...)
I have always paid nannies for trials, admittedly cash but only seems fair, is this not usual?

Hi,
Sorry I didn't get back to you earlier but I have send an email to her saying that I wasn't happy that she didn't get back to me etc. She apologised and as you already said she was busy with two sick children her return to work the same week. She is still looking for someone as I now accepted another job offer. Oh I shot me in the foot there... I was VERY keen on that position (I love working with twins). But she asked me if I could do some nights.

Oh and yes, she did pay me for the trial. I don't mind if the trial is unpaid or paid. It's part of the interview for me but still... A feedback is much more appreciated in my case.

Glad it's all worked out