Working free lance, occasional nanny/sitter?

[Anonymous]

Hi,
I'm contemplating leaving my full time job to work free lance in order to spend more time with baby. Has anyone made a permanent deal with a sitter or part time nanny that could work as needed on a short notice? I might have a week or two off and then have a project for a week or two. Would you go with a nanny or a baby sitter and are there people/services like this available in DC?

Thanks in advance.

[Anonymous]

Make friends with a fulltime Mom who would love to help you out like this. Maybe you could even help her out to. I love your thinking on this, OP. Best wishes.

[Anonymous]

ITA - another SAHM who wants to make a little extra money is the perfect fit for your job.

[Anonymous]

I hired a retiree. So far, it is working out.

[Anonymous]

OP here, great ideas, thanks!

[Anonymous]

Op, it can get tough, hopefully you have at least 2 months salary saved at a minimum. I'm doing something like this right now but that is only because i have to. Nanny jobs are scarce in my area and I'm willing to travel 45 miles but most have family to help and a lot of jobs are for before/after school right now. I'm working any baby sitting, back up, short notice, any and everything just so i don't have to use all of my savings

[Anonymous]

I love that OP wants to be with her baby more. As a nanny, I go out of my way to do anything i can to help moms like you. Hugs!