Harriette Cole: I just found out what my work-from-home assistant has been doing
Briefly

In the first query, a boss confronts her remote assistant about taking personal breaks during work hours to care for her child. The boss emphasizes the importance of maintaining a professional commitment and suggests that the assistant may need to reorganize her schedule to better balance work and childcare. In the second letter, a woman expresses frustration about being the default babysitter for her many nieces and nephews, with family placing expectations on her availability while she seeks personal time. She resolves to assert her independence and express her need for personal space.
Sometimes they show up unannounced or with short notice and simply tell me they need someone to watch their children for a few hours or sometimes overnight.
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