Back on the subject of caregivers. This summer since my regular caregiver is out of the country it has been chaos. I got one girl lined up who is an assistant teacher. She came and work a little while, left before finishing and quit. Next, I met a very outstanding biologist who is seeking full time teaching position. She agreed to take the job and backed out at the last minute.
I get a text, “hey there! I’m sorry I can’t do this job, something came up.” I called her and said i was really disappointed because I was counting on her. So, out of guilt, she referred me to a friend. I like the friend a lot but have so much anxiety that she will not show up. Then, the one who had been filling in wrote down her hours. They were triple what my regular girl charges me. I had to confront her on it. It didn’t go well and she quit.
I still believe it is the imbalance and shortage of caregivers but always wonder what I could do differently. No one wants to work at this time of year so they act like I am putting them out to do anything. And, underneath it all, I really can’t afford to have any help, anyway.
So how to proceed from here? Do I set up a written contract?
And, taking into consideration the cost of living in different places, what do you believe is a fair hourly wage? I have been paying more than the what agencies pay their workers but get no appreciation.
I get a text, “hey there! I’m sorry I can’t do this job, something came up.” I called her and said i was really disappointed because I was counting on her. So, out of guilt, she referred me to a friend. I like the friend a lot but have so much anxiety that she will not show up. Then, the one who had been filling in wrote down her hours. They were triple what my regular girl charges me. I had to confront her on it. It didn’t go well and she quit.
I still believe it is the imbalance and shortage of caregivers but always wonder what I could do differently. No one wants to work at this time of year so they act like I am putting them out to do anything. And, underneath it all, I really can’t afford to have any help, anyway.
So how to proceed from here? Do I set up a written contract?
And, taking into consideration the cost of living in different places, what do you believe is a fair hourly wage? I have been paying more than the what agencies pay their workers but get no appreciation.
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