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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]cell phone addiction is not uncommon. I state in our handbook that AP cannot use phone during work hours, unless HP is trying to reach her (distinct ring tone), and if AP is a repeat offender, rematch.[/quote] Ok thanks. How many warnings do I give her? Also, do I let her occasionally talk to her parents during working hours for no more than a few minutes since there is a 6 hour time difference? Or do I tell her absolutely no talking to anyone overseas during working hours unless emergency?[/quote] I have had 8 French Au Pairs, all within 6hrs of their families. No, when they are working they are NOT speaking with friends and family. I realize it's 6hrs difference, but let's put this in perspective... how often does she need to speak with her parents? Can't it wait until her day off? What could be so important that it has to be discussed today? If so, can't she get up early to speak with them? Or at the end of her shift (if she is working all day, she is likely done by 5-6PM- not impossible to arrange a call with family if you really need to talk). Let's put this back in perspective... not that long ago, au pairs moved to the USA, had to buy a calling card and would send hand written letters to their parents. Asking her to call her parents during her personal time is not barbaric. All of us working probably don't call our parents from our work desk either.[/quote]
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