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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, if you think this is a class or cultural issue, you like in a dangerous bubble. You need to meet more people who aren’t middle class Anglos.[/quote]

Op here. I guess I thought this was a class/cultural thing. She just doesn’t seem to get how things work in the US, and she struggles to learn.

I’ve had the benefit of decades of living here, and so did my parents, etc.

I don’t think she grasps things like health insurance, or car registration. Her home country has nationalized health care.[/quote]

How about writing down next time what she needs to do. Step by step with little square next to it for checking once it is done. Put it on the fridge or wherever board and check with her from time to time the progress. She truly might need more time to get a hang of the differences in life here and there
things can get overwhelming for someone who has no reference from the past life in the other country.
You are doing good thing but also make sure you can manage this.

I am guessing you got a better rate from her since she has no experience so this is why you are keeping her and trying to help her but this gets frustrating for you. Well this is a price to pay and if you let her go
then it is like you took advantage of her.

I would definitely try to help her to settle and if she is young then this is another factor, she might 
be just little immature like kids her age here. Look at her a little like your future kid and be patient.

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