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[quote=Anonymous]A lot of naysayers, but realize OP doesn't currently have any job?  A Federal job offers a lot of positive options, in that they are considered generally stable employment with relatively steady hours.  She could end up working somewhere where she has to work 45-50 hrs a week, which would translate to a similar hours away from home here. With a Fed job, she may be able to telecommute too.

So couple of options:

1) Rent a 1 bedroom close in (depending on job, we're talking Arlington or Bethesda assuming you want high performing schools) that runs around $1500. Get some decent inhome daycare for $900 and your extend day costs should be fairly manageable.  Your will cut your commute down greatly, and for times when you need help picking up try to buddy up with another parent at daycare or line up a few sitters from sitterycity that you can call on in a pinch.  This will be a hussle, and no privacy (think bunk beds in living room setup), but you will maximize time with kids and lock in a steady job.  When kids get older and need their own space, you may a) be making more or b) be able to move further out since you will have lower childcare costs.

2) Find another single mom and become roommates.  Basically buddy up for a while to get yourself situated.[/quote]

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