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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hmm, OP here. I am talking about an elderly person rather than a nanny, not sure how much difference that should make but no one is home (like in your case) to cover anything. I do get the burnout. My mother doesn't have unlimited means and a huge income like perhaps some folks on this board. I am trying to be reasonable while recognizing her limited ability to pay double caregivers.[/quote]

Then perhaps you will need to cover when the caregiver is on leave. Yes, this is difficult and expensive, but it is also the cost of doing business. If you choose to hire someone, then you need to pay them as you expect to be paid. If you cannot do that, then either expect that the caregiver will leave when they find an employer who will do so or that the care will taper off to reflect the compensation/benefits.

I appreciate that my MiL, who also doesn’t have unlimited money, calls me and asks for my opinion on these issues rather than her reflex to get by with paying as little as possible. [/quote]

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