Sorta Work Thing- Thoughts?

So, I need an intern. I was supposed to get one through some association that places interns throughout ad agencies in NY, etc. The girl who was supposed to be my intern, whom I never met or anything, resigned from the program less than a week before she was supposed to start.

DH's cousin, is in college and I had asked her previously if she was interested in an intern position. Months ago we were not able to place her, cause of the program my agency participates in-- but now she had another job lined up, but her friend was interested in advertising & marketing, and was looking for a gig this summer. Great.

Anyway-- I knew I would like her cause my "cousin-in-law" is great-- very mature, bright and well-spoken. And her email exchange she seemed like she had a good head on her shoulders and a real interest-- for a 19 year old anyway.

So, she came in-- and we had an interview, I told HR I wanted to hire her. This was on Monday. She didn't send a Thank You note or anything-- perhaps she doesn't know, and no one advised her-- fine, whatever. HR called her last night and left her a message to offer her the job. I have no idea what the message said, but as of 6 PM tonight, she still hadn't returned the call.

I am a little annoyed cause, whatever job it is-- and especially, a professional internship type job, you are on your game and you return that call right away. I vouched for this girl and while she will be working for me, HR knows her actions. Also, if this is an indication of her professionalism, I am worried about her working for me as well. She seemed totally into it and displayed a real interest.

I am sure she will be fine-- but, am I overeacting? HR said when she called, it went straight to VM-- so, she could have been charging her phone, left it in a friends car or whatever... but, I would think most 19/20 year olds live and die by their cell phones, right?

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I would be a little annoyed too! Internships are really important these days and you went out on a limb for her!

Can you call her and see what the deal is??

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Eh...Randi...I gotta tell ya, I've been burned with "family" regarding work and so has my dad....so I just don't do it anymore. That said, I would call her and say that if she really wants it, it's imperative that she returns the call, b/c the spot is moving quick and you'd hate to see her lose it. That also being said...she might "seem/sound" better than she is. I'd hate for you to be stuck with her if it turns out she's not what you thought....dude, I am no help.

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Well, I emailed DH's cousin-- it's her friend. I asked her if she said anything to her... I was really asking her if she knew this girl was not around, or if she took another job or something...

She said she didn't say much about it-- and apologized for the fact that she didn't call back-- which it's not her fault of course-- she is not the one who didn't call back.

I just got another email from her saying she spoke to her friend, and she did return the call tonight. But what the f*ck-- return the damn phone call quickly!

I almost didn't believe that it was a total lack of disinterest or respect... I was hoping my cousin would give me a valid excuse for her friend!