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[quote=Anonymous]Hey folks. Current SAHM working p/t from home, but starting a new f/t job in a week and I'm nervous as hell.  DH plans to take time off for the days our school-aged kids are sick so that I don't incur a ton of leave as a new hire. He has a lot of sick leave saved up so I think we'll be good, but of course I feel like there will be days where he's busy or tied up at work, and I'll need backup childcare. I posted an ad on Care.com but it seems most providers have a few regular clients already & don't have wide-open availability to be called as backup providers. I'd need this help on the days where, for instance, one of my kids has a mild cold or pinkeye and needs to be at home to rest. DH can't work from home, and I can only occasionally telework.

What do ppl do in these cases -- use a nanny service or agency? (I haven't used that option before). Keep looking for a provider that can serve as a backup? (I've only had my care.com ad up for a few days).  Or, just ask my new employer to allow me to work from home on the days DH can't cover the kids being sick?

I know most new employers tout their flexibility and family-friendliness, so I probably shouldn't freak out about this, but I'm so nervous about the fact that I don't have two solid on-demand sitters that can help us out in a pinch. My two regular sitters are students and have limited daytime availability.  Would love to hear your thoughts.[/quote]

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