That probably wasn't a good fit anyway...

@xstitcher (39002)
Petaluma, California
January 26, 2026 6:48pm CST
I've been getting texts from a lady, and I thought it was something about a work-from-home deal. She called me a few minutes ago, and I was surprised and confused to hear her ask if I had experience babysitting. I told her that I had babysat a couple of times (totally didn't think about watching all three of my nephews -- though one at a time -- when they were babies), but mostly worked in a preschool setting. Then she said something about how she lived on a ranch and they trained dogs and I might have to let people with their dogs in, do some light cleaning, and that she had twins and a baby. When she told me the road she lived on, while I know where it is, there are no busses that go out there. I told her that, and that I didn't drive. She said she had more people to interview, and I wished her well. I probably wasn't the best person for the job, anyway--things sounded pretty crazy.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 Jan
When a rejection occurs, usually a better job offer comes along.
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@AmbiePam (120533)
• United States
27 Jan
That would have frazzled me for sure!
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@xstitcher (39002)
• Petaluma, California
27 Jan
I think so too. She even said something to the effect of "This would not be a good job if you have anxiety."
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@toniganzon (77064)
• Philippines
27 Jan
A new offer might come along and a better one too.
@jstory07 (148701)
• Roseburg, Oregon
27 Jan
That seems like a lot of work to do. It might be good that the bus does not go there.