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[quote=Anonymous]Things do happen OP, and this could well be just a tough patch for her.  Or, it could be an indicator of what employing her will entail.  It's probably not possible to know yet (though maybe her references when you hired her gave an indication of her reliability in the past?)

Needing 4 weekdays off for a funeral that isn't immediate family strikes me as an accommodation I would not request in my first few months on the job, but that's a judgment call.

I would have a candid conversation with her when she's back next week and tell her that she is doing a great job when she's here, but given that you all haven't worked together long you're concerned about whether she thinks she can make a commitment to a full five day week position at this time.

I don't think I'd fire her, assuming you're pleased with her performance otherwise, but I also wouldn't let this just go without an honest conversation.

Re backup care- look into an agency.  It's expensive but it has saved me in exactly these kinds of circumstances more than once.  I use MetroParentRelief but I know there are other agencies that work well also.

And you might ask on a neighborhood listserv if there's a nanny who would be willing/able to do a share for a few days in a pinch or a college student who could cover half days or something like that.

Good luck![/quote]

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