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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the unknown factor here is what kind of kids you have. I keep thinking of a certain friends' kids. The kids are independent and I really think they would be fine with parents who were not often around, as long as their basic needs were met and they have transportation to activities. They are exceptionally independent and emotionally straightforward. I have one kid sort of like that, and one who's not. My one who is not couldn't cope with the separation: he needs us and no nanny will do it.[/quote]

+1.  If your kids are really independent, self-starters who will be able to do their homework without tons of supervisions/prodding, unlikely to need things like therapy, special doctor's appointments, etc., then it could work and be worth it.  But I think I'd also ask:  (1) Do you really trust the employer to work with you, and also to be flexible if something happens like the nanny breaks her foot or her mom gets sick (both happened to me...and both within a 6 month period); and also (2) what will happen if this doesn't work out?  Can you backtrack or get out of it fairly easily?  Or will you be burning a major bridge and putting your career in the toilet if this doesn't work for some reason?[/quote]

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