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should i call


Question Posted Thursday December 1 2005, 8:01 pm

i babysit for this family once in a while & they called me a few days ago to babysit on this coming friday, but i can't. then the lady called today and was like "I know you said you can't babysit, but I am really desprate, so I was wondering if you knew anyone who would be able to?" So I told her I'd ask a few people and let her know if someone could. So I asked a few people, but none of them can either. I feel bad for his lady (even though it's not my fault or problem) but I don't know if I should still call her back. I would feel weird being like "sorry i couldn't find anyone" and leaving her with no one at all, but I would also feel guilty if I didn't call. Should I still call even though I didn't find anyone, & if so, what should I say?

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DancinCutie08 answered Friday December 2 2005, 5:28 pm:
you should call her back even if you didnt find anyone just because she will think of you are more mature. try to get out of your plans if you can or if your going out with your friends see if you can bring one babysitting with you. if there isnt a way tell her you can babysit some other day (if shes going out like to get her hair done) and you are really really sorry

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ncblondie answered Friday December 2 2005, 1:15 pm:
I would call and let her know that you couldn't find anyone. It shows professionalism and dedication. Also, since you said you'd try to find someone, she may be waiting on your response.

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ShYbl0nD3 answered Friday December 2 2005, 1:49 am:
yes call her back. and just say that your sorry that non of your friends could make it either.
just so she has time to find another sitter before friday.

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iSpEaKsPaNiSh answered Thursday December 1 2005, 11:24 pm:
i'll do it!
haha just kidding.
yes, do call her back and just say that you asked around and no one was free but that you hope she'll give you a call next time. tell her you're sorry you couldn't find anyone and wish her luck! just be polite and it will go well.
if you don't call her back that will only make her think that you are irresponsible or don't care. so definitely, definitely call her asap.

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GDROB2 answered Thursday December 1 2005, 10:38 pm:
I would call her. Let her know that you have plans you cannot get out of or you would have taken the job as normal. Let her know you did everything you could to try to find responsible friends to take the job for that evening.

It is up to her to find someone not you so do not feel guilty. Do however, call as guess what? If you did not and she expected a call your job may go to someone else next time.

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Kristen03 answered Thursday December 1 2005, 10:27 pm:
I would call. Just say "I'm really sorry, but I couldn't find anyone to babysit for you." maybe you can babysit a different day of the weekend, and she can go out then.

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BabyGiirl2008 answered Thursday December 1 2005, 10:20 pm:
Yes, you should deffinately call her if you want her to think you're responsible enough to babysit her kids!!

Just call and say- "I asked around but no one was free. I'm sorry to leave you with no help, but I'd be glad to babysit for you anytime I don't have other obligations"

She'll be happy you tried and be sure to call back for the job next time.

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russianspy1234 answered Thursday December 1 2005, 9:51 pm:
definitely call, because until you do shell probably jsut be relying on you. if you call and say you cant shell try to find someone herself. just apoligize and say you couldnt find anyone

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