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On the evening of her second day of employment, our nanny called to tell us that a relative has offered her a full-time job. She's giving us two weeks' notice.

I am devastated.

She was great. Totally competent and professional and warm and a nice person. The other person we interviewed who seemed good and competent wasn't legal to work in the US, which is something I'm not willing to deal with.

Now we have to start over. I can't believe we have to start over. Can I just slit my wrists instead?

We may have to try an agency this time, but I'm afraid that will be too expensive. But that may be our only fast-enough turnaround. I'm also going to e-mail around to our friends, see if anyone has a recommendation. And re-run the Craigslist ad, I guess.

I HATE THIS SO MUCH.