Natasha was a great communicator from day one, and everything went very smoothly initially. We were in contact for about 2-3 weeks to arrange a summer position caring for my 4.5-year-old daughter. She even came to our house to meet the kids beforehand. However, just 6 days before she was supposed to start, she texted to cancel, stating she had accepted another job offer from a family friend. While I understand that other opportunities arise, this is simply not the way to handle a professional commitment. She had already come to our home and met the kids, and I had planned our entire summer around this arrangement (at a very competitive rate). Even if a different offer comes along, there is an ethical responsibility to honor your agreements, rather than leaving a family scrambling at the last minute.