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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I manage my parents’ caregivers. A lot of them really do suck. We have learned however to tell the agency [b]“we would like to phase this one out”[/b] rather than firing them immediately.

I would not assume your spouse is being unreasonable in his assessment of the quality of caregivers. They might be pretty bad.[/quote]

That's a good phrase, thanks for that!  -OP[/quote]

I posted this. I’m thinking maybe the way to approach is it to sympathize about the side he doesn’t like, but phrase it as “honey, I’m so sorry, can you please put up with her for a few more days or week? Let’s tell the agency to phase her out and send someone else asap. I really don’t think I can stay home from work this week.”

Also, are these aides men, I bet, since he is a man? Literally every single male caregiver we have had SUCKED.

I feel for both of you. Your husband probably is dealing with some bad aides at times, but I understand why you need to go to work.[/quote]

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