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I've always had trust issues letting housekeepers into my home after hearing others' horror stories of personal item or identity theft... so I always cleaned my own house despite having little free time to do so.  But now, as a single, f/t working parent of a toddler, I need to occasionally hire sitters (and I could really use a housekeeper now).

I thought I found the perfect babysitter for my son... a teenage high school student who is smart, athletic, very personable, etc. and enjoys playing with my son (and he adores her). I hired her as my mother's helper several times a month for 6 months before I let her sit for my son while I was away.

But this weekend I discovered one of my favorite rings missing (the only gemstone I had) as well as a gold chain... I kept both on my dresser for easy access as well as other misc jewelry (because I never seem to find time to organize).  The only people with access to my bedroom recently were my son's babysitter, a cousin who babysat once, and an electrician from a reputable company who installed an outlet (but I'm pretty sure I wore the ring since the electrician's visit).

Of course, I mostly blame myself for being so disorganized to be careless and leave stuff out instead of locking it away.  And, I'm not going to make any accusations for this reason or the slight chance that the ring may be misplaced.  But I do suspect the babysitter due to easy access with me away and because she comes from a low income household where money may be tight.

I mostly VENTING but I am interested in others' suggestions:

[b]Does this sort of thing happen often with babysitters?[/b]

Do you carefully hide and/or lock up all valuables at all times with trusted babysitters, nannies and housekeepers?

Do you keep stuff and all paperwork in a locked closet door or file cabinets?  I've been meaning to install a lock on my bedroom closet door.

And (stupid question) How do you find someone you really TRUST to watch your kids or even come into your house while you're away?

I am bummed out due to the loss of my ring with monetary and sentimental value but also the loss of my son's playmate babysitter that I will no longer trust out of site in my house unless I find the missing ring.  And because it is SO HARD doing EVERYTHING without help (and then not trusting the help you get)!!!!

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To answer your question (bolded above)...NO! If it happened OFTEN people wouldn't hire babysitters. You ask the question like you think you're going to get a reply of "yes, my babysitter steals from me at least once per month."

There are three possible thieves (in addition to your child), one being an electrician you've never met, and you jump to the conclusion that it's your babysitter, THE PERSON YOU TRUST WITH YOUR OWN CHILD??[/quote]

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