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Questions to Ask Yourself When Working with an In-Home Caregiver
by Daisy Dowling
Quick Takes
- Your partnership with an in-home caregiver will be unlike any other working relationship
- Talk openly and honestly with your caregiver about what’s important to you
- Integrate your caregiver into your support network
- Understand how much of your “work self” you want to bring to the relationship
- Make sure the caregiver feels respected, engaged, and heard
You’re no newbie when it comes to working relationships: You’ve collaborated with and maybe even managed colleagues effectively for years. But now you’re hiring a babysitter for an afternoon, or you’re bringing on a full-time nanny or au pair when you return from leave, or the grandparents are taking ...
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