Sitter went poof

[RobFTC]

I am sad about this - a good sitter has fallen off the face of the earth on me.  I hire a sitter to take my daughter to music lessons and do other ride-giving, which is sadly not a lot of hours.  The real need, though, is traveling for work or other things.  I want someone there overnight with them, still.

 

This one had been with us for most of a year.  She was almost my age, very reliable, was good with the girls, and was unflappable in some out-of-the-ordinary situations.  Three weeks ago, she said her vehicle had a major problem, and she was not going to be able to take Sarah to her cello lesson.  And that's the last I heard from her.  A week later, when I didn't get a response to a text message, I called her cell phone, and the number seemed to not be in service.  I am afraid that the major vehicle repair took the money she had for phone service and possibly for rent, too.  I know she's moved since she applied for the job, so I think I just don't have a way to track her down and figure out how it's going and whether I could help at all.

 

Back to care.com for another sitter, but this time the reasons are the toughest yet :-(

 

Take care,

Rob T

[Momtojandj]

Rob, that's crazy . I would think she would contact you ? Unless she embarrassed by what happened. If you got her through care.com , would they have a way to contact her ?

[RobFTC]

I forgot to check - I did have her e-mail.  I just sent another ping.

 

Take care,

Rob T

[trying2breathe]

Rob  Disappointing to say the least, in losing a good sitter.  This is strange though, even if she didn't have her cell she could find a way to contact you.  Maybe your girls can give you an idea on what's going on? 

 

 

Good luck ~ 

[SimiRed]

Ugh, Rob!  So sorry!  I would think it would be a courtesy to let you know what happened and that she would no longer be available to help out. 

 

Hopefully you will find a solution and everything will work out for the best!