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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - I see many parents seem to have the work flexibility we yearn.  DH travels quite a bit, and I've been told to be prepared for long hours when a project gets big. I was a SAHM for 4 years, and only recently, found a job. It's been hard finding a job after being at home for some time, and now, things are very new to us. I'm wondering people are so quick to judge - we have no choice with our work hours, and going in early and leaving early is not an option, as bosses meetings are held in the evenings (and we can't say sorry, I need to pick my kid up - unless you want to be fired).  Also, while i was a SAHM,  I've seen too many nannies/babysitters leaving kids on their own, not having a care in the world, being  rude to the kids, and with the most disgusting hygiene (of course, working parents don't know this). It's almost gone phobic to leave my kid with a stranger.  Some of you mothers think you have the best nanny in the world, then you're lucky. Others are not so lucky (and the worse is that they don't even know it).

The reason why I suggested library is because DD loves the library, and she loves to be read to.  She's one of those who'll devour 10 Dr Seuss books if you'll let her....

Thanks for the input everyone. We'll figure out a way somehow.  [/quote]

OP - there are a lot of good sitters and nannies out there. It does take some effort to find them but you can't have it both ways. Either you trust no one and stay home with your child or you do the work to get her good care. Not sure why you would believe there are good after care workers but not good nannies who probably make a lot more?

Anyway - I agree it's cruel to make your kid go to the library after school and after care because you are phobic. Get over it and hire someone. We have an amazing nanny to our older kids. Also, it's not a baby. A school aged child will be able to pick up on rudeness and incompetence. You will be able to tell very quickly if your child likes the sitter or is unsure/scared and if she is, easy - stop the situation and find someone else. But we found our nanny on our neighborhood list serv and knew the family who had her before us so that was comforting. Ask around and maybe you can do a share. Especially in Arlington, a lot of parents work. You could do something like after care 2x a week and make a deal with your company that on those days you have to stagger you schedule, and then PT nanny 3x a week or something. [/quote]

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