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[quote=Anonymous]So our spider-fearing AP really lacked any commitment to the job.  There were *a lot* of little signs, but we figured they were minor corrections in their first month and we would work through them, she would settle in. Homesickness seems a likely culprit too.
But after having a break down last week when she had trouble disciplining one of our kids, we knew it was likely heading to rematch.  She just became overwhelmed easily. She didn't want to try mediation and finally I agreed, let's rip off the band-aid, but...
Based on some advice in this forum, I checked around on FB earlier on Monday to get an understanding for the FB rematch groups (this is our first rematch). Here' what gets me...
We matched with her very early on -- early Spring. I spent a lot of time emailing, skyping, answering questions, building a bond, etc.
But as I started searching these FB rematch groups, I realized our AP had joined several of them months ago -- after she matched with us and before she arrived in the country. 
So there was never any commitment from her.  She was searching for plan B before she even arrived in the country.  Classy. 
At our meeting with LCC, I did ask her about it and she was clearly surprised that I saw it at all.  I thanked her, because of FB suggestions based on what other friends have joined, I found several more groups. 
Here's to a generation obsessed with social media, but little understanding of the downsides. 
Onward and upward.[/quote]

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