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[quote=Anonymous]Our nanny has been with our sons (3.5 and 1) for the past 3 years. She has been very loving and attentive with our sons and is timely and flexible with her schedule. Lately, there have been a number of issues that are making us second guess if she is the right fit. We knew hiring her that her English was limited and that she didn't drive. However, we moved to Arlington from DC about a year ago and driving is becoming a necessity, especially now that our sons are involved in more activities. We asked her to consider driving occasionally, but I have not gotten an answer from her. Also, both of our sons have health issues and food allergies that require the ability to read Rx instructions and dietary labels etc. She has not been able to do this thoroughly because of her limited English. We often have to resort to having her son help translate. Finally, in the 3 years that she has been our nanny she has not missed any work, but took a 3 month leave to take care of an emergency in her country. We were ok with that because she was so good with our sons that we held her job for her until she came back. Yesterday, she casually brought up that she might go back to her country again in January for another 3 months to get health care. I feel like while she's has been good for our sons needs in the past, we have outgrown what she can provide.  I also feel that taking 3 months off 2 years in a row is unreasonable.

Do I tell her now that I don't think she is a good fit for my family anymore and give her time to explore other options or wait and tell her that we cannot hold her job for her again if she follow through with her 3 month leave? Any recommendations or experience with these issues?[/quote]

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