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[quote=Anonymous]I think that is a lot, but she may have accepted this job (with the built-in backup care) thinking it would allow her to be flexible and meet her family's needs.  You need to figure out what you want and then be clear.  For example, you might feel that if she is going to miss more than twice a month, then that is a lot and you want more stability for your kids.  On the other hand, maybe your kids are old enough that having the same caregiver isn't so important, but you need reliable coverage.

If it's consistency you want, then this arrangement just may not be the best for you.  But if you just need reliable coverage, then I think it's reasonable to simply tell her that, while you understand that she may need to miss work, it needs to be her responsibility to call the agency and arrange for a replacement.  Maybe if she is the one having to stress about this, she will consider more carefully whether this hassle is worth it.

Overall, I agree that this isn't very professional behavior, but since you need part-time care and it sounds like you want some flexibility, it may be hard to find a great caregiver who is willing to do that without paying an arm and a leg.[/quote]

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