Dear Queenie,
The woman who takes care of my children while I’m at work always comes to work a few minutes late, which makes me late getting to work. My boss understands, but it might cause a problem sometime.
Other than that she is great with my children and takes care of the house while I am out so I want to stick with her, but I wish I could I get her to be on time.
Queenie, what do you suggest?—Punctual Mother
Dear Mother,
You can ask her to try to come on time, but if she relies on buses or taxis for transportation she may have a problem, even if she leaves her house a little earlier to come to yours.
You could dock her pay for lateness or just have her stay a little longer (as much longer as she was late), and if it will help with your own boss, stay at your job a little longer – as much longer as she was late.
