Husband’s work schedule—Does my opinion matter?

[Anonymous]

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What kind of a moron is suggesting hiring a babysitter during a PANDEMIC???

I thought that was odd.

I also think that the very prevalent idea that there are tons of people hanging out who want to pick up a two hour babysitting job in the middle of the day is kind of off. I tend to think the people suggesting this have no experience with actually hiring a babysitter.

While I agree with both of you that I would never do this, SO MANY PEOPLE ARE! Also, there are lots of high school and college students who lost their summer jobs, so I imagine a sitter wouldn't be hard to find. I just can't imagine doing this now, but the idea is everywhere and multiple people have posted that this is their plan.

A sitter won’t be hard this summer. So many lost restaurant and retail jobs, college kids unable to do internships or travel etc.

Check the parenting boards - with camps closed, many are looking at sitter options so they telework and distribute the childcare load more easily. It’s hardly a radical concept to hire a sitter right now.

[Anonymous]

Your DH wouldn't be working any additional hours, it's just shifting. Why can't you and your kids' schedule shift with him? Why is this such a big deal? I'd support my DH taking a rewarding opportunity if the only thing I had to do was adjust my schedule a bit. It's not like you have to adjust your work schedule.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
What kind of a moron is suggesting hiring a babysitter during a PANDEMIC???

I thought that was odd.

I also think that the very prevalent idea that there are tons of people hanging out who want to pick up a two hour babysitting job in the middle of the day is kind of off. I tend to think the people suggesting this have no experience with actually hiring a babysitter.

While I agree with both of you that I would never do this, SO MANY PEOPLE ARE! Also, there are lots of high school and college students who lost their summer jobs, so I imagine a sitter wouldn't be hard to find. I just can't imagine doing this now, but the idea is everywhere and multiple people have posted that this is their plan.

A sitter won’t be hard this summer. So many lost restaurant and retail jobs, college kids unable to do internships or travel etc.

Check the parenting boards - with camps closed, many are looking at sitter options so they telework and distribute the childcare load more easily. It’s hardly a radical concept to hire a sitter right now.

Most of those people are looking for full time childcare, and most of the people you mentioned are looking to replace actual salaries. It’s not easy to get someone to commit to coming to your house regularly for 2 hours of work.