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[quote=Anonymous]You are not using the agency to your advantage.   This is the best advantage of an agency - that you have coverage when your primary person is out.  She needs to tell the agency honestly when/if she is available to work, but she can only work for you if she can guarantee she can be there.   Obviously with a mother having a heart attack you want to be considerate.  So you tell the agency that when "Jane" is available and confirmed she will always be your first choice but in the meantime you have zero margin left for time off/absences and must have someone else.

If she moves with you in two months fine, but if not you can/will find someone else.  She may be a delightful person that your kids love but she is unreliable.  Period.  The reasons don't matter and they don't mean she is not well-intentioned but right now in her life she cannot provide one of the most basic things you require.

You're not a horrible person for getting what you need.  Most nannies are great and will be loved by your kids.  You can try again with this nanny in the future if you wish.  But you know what you're dealing with at this point and it's up to you to take charge, not continue hand-wringing over the fact that you like her.  She can't do the job you need.  You have an agency to deal with this contingency.

Honestly, you've given it way more time, energy and emotion than you should have to give.  Go call the agency.[/quote]

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