Samantha W.

Samantha has worked for us briefly (November 2012) and with short notice. She communicates openly and candidly, which is one of the reasons we regard her so highly. Our two boys (13, 10) really enjoy it when she's there as she engages them in conversation and involves them in activities. She has been punctual, performed additional tasks in the house (laundry and dishes) without being asked and is willing to take on more if asked. Our small dogs have also taken to her. We have appreciated meeting someone so responsible and communicative, and the fact that she's willing to work hard is an added bonus.

Sami works hard and did well with our son that has behavior issues. She was punctual and gave notice promptly if running late. However, she does not do well with on the job criticism after a period of time and is easily influenced by her boyfriend who also would watch our son. I would have loved to give Sami higher rating but due to the way she quit I am unable to provide a higher rating. She advised me via a text today with less than 2.5 hours before she was to get our son off the bus. Her reason to not inform me on Saturday or Sunday was because she thought we would have left her and her boyfriend in Texas and cancelled her check. Very sad to think she would think of such a reason to provide an inappropriate way to quit a job. The reasons were largely due to miscommunication/understanding of pay and for other inappropriate reasons to leave an employer. I would recommend Sami as a sitter since she is hard working but to be cautious of be sure she understands fully the job and expectations as well as her. And when discussing pay that if she doesn't ask how the amount she is going to be paid is such an amount, to have it explained in full detail to her or written down in a note or email.