I'm planning to talk with an employee whose lost respect for her position and me. She's been working for me 3 months. I've seen a drastic change. i.e. calling in and saying she's going to be 30 minutes late because her heater broke (her husband is home and could take care of this), not addressing me as Miss_____ like she did when she first started, asking for time off to go see her brother in the hospital, and putting additional time on her card that I've not approved, saying she will work a weekend and not showing up until I call her and ask what's up with that? She's also taken 11 days off since she's worked with me 3 months now (6 days death in the family-3 days for daughter being sick-legitimate).
She's great with my daughter as a sitter, but I'm really disappointed and tend to feel like I'm being taken advantage of. She works in my home. I think maybe she has gotten too comfortable and expects to get time off everytime something happens.
Any suggestions?
2007-01-01 02:52:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
WOW. I think a firing is more appropriate than a conference.
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2007-01-01 03:01:43 · answer #1 · answered by Zak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a written contract? Was there a clear, precise list of expectations you both agreed to in the beginning?
The "Miss" part is alittle odd - you want this caregiver to feel comfortable around you, enough to speak honestly to you regarding your daughter and to feel important in your family dynamics. Unless this person was placed by a legitimate agency, you shouldn't expect the "Miss" title. It doesn't sound like you have truly established a professional relationship
Caregivers are important employees, whether they work in the home or at a daycare facility. This approach has to come both from within the employee and as they are treated by their employer. The "verbal" agreement you both initially began is clearly insufficient. Use the New Year as a jumping off board to go over your needs and hers. You may find that she isn't in a position to truly dedicate herself to your needs. (probably why she isn't working at a daycare facility) Be prepared to end her employment. As in, you have done your research and have a back-up babysitter. You should expect to pay someone well, in return they should have First Aid training, personal transportation and zero interruptions while they are at work (in your home).
Take your child care needs seriously. This matters.
Good luck...
2007-01-01 14:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have an agenda and list out the things you want to say. That sort of situation is bound to drift off if you let it.
2007-01-01 11:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your job isn't to be her friend. Let her go.
She is pushing the issue to control you.
So far you are letting her. Not Good.
2007-01-01 23:23:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find somone else to replace her then let her go
2007-01-01 10:57:33 · answer #5 · answered by tmerring1964 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
... if you don't have what it takes to tell her what you expect, then you have no business being in charge ... let your husband handle it ...
2007-01-01 10:58:01 · answer #6 · answered by Santa's Helper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋