I have an opening. I began interviewing at the end of April. I met a single mom (in the process of divorce), who has a job lined up, and is moving here to be closer to family. She came to meet me with her daughter right after her orientation at her new job. Daughter was polite, played and listened well. Mom was respectful, overjoyed by what my program offered, didn't have any concerns about any of my policies. Only issue was the drama with the ex. He isn't on board with her moving a few hours away with their child (understandable), she doesn't want to be a single mom several hours away from family support (understandable), they are working on getting an agreement in place and she is supposed to start the 18th.
I sat on it for a few days and offered her the spot, she accepted, and I emailed her the paperwork. Never heard from her. Contacted her on Monday to confirm plans that her child will start the 18th. She apologized and said that her ex is opposing her move and request for residential custody. She was not worried about the outcome, but with court systems being shut down and backed up, everything is a slower process. She had a meeting with her lawyer that day to see if she could go ahead and move. She was waiting to see how that turned out, and that is why she hadn't contacted me yet, and that she would let me know how it goes.
I've heard nothing from her since. I'm so irritated. I'm sure this situation is extra stressful and chaotic. I could have more patience with the situation...but the lack of communication is really bothering me. What do I say to her? How long do I give it before I just fill it with someone else? HELP!
I sat on it for a few days and offered her the spot, she accepted, and I emailed her the paperwork. Never heard from her. Contacted her on Monday to confirm plans that her child will start the 18th. She apologized and said that her ex is opposing her move and request for residential custody. She was not worried about the outcome, but with court systems being shut down and backed up, everything is a slower process. She had a meeting with her lawyer that day to see if she could go ahead and move. She was waiting to see how that turned out, and that is why she hadn't contacted me yet, and that she would let me know how it goes.
I've heard nothing from her since. I'm so irritated. I'm sure this situation is extra stressful and chaotic. I could have more patience with the situation...but the lack of communication is really bothering me. What do I say to her? How long do I give it before I just fill it with someone else? HELP!
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