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[quote=Anonymous]MB here.  Three days isn't very long, and 3 little kids take some time to learn how to manage in any given household.

I would be giving her regular feedback - especially at the end of your first week.  (Good for you for having a trial period.)

- I think you're doing a great job with.... (come up w/ some positive examples...)
- How are things going for you?
- I feel like you're struggling with some of the things we envision as part of the job (give some specifics).  Why do you think that is happening?
- Some things we can be flexible on, other things are really critical (perhaps being on time falls in this category), so those are non-negotiable.  
-The whole purpose for a trial period is to see if this is a good fit for you and us.  How do you feel about that so far?

Etc...

Basically, this early on I'd be inclined to strive for some direct conversation and seeing whether I'm being unrealistic in my expectations, she needs some more time or has some ideas about how to do things better, or she really can't do what you need (and may perhaps have been manageable by a predecessor.)

Three days seems early to throw in the towel if you aren't having to address basic safety, temperament, honesty, etc...[/quote]

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