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[quote=Anonymous]It really really depends on the AP.  We have had APs who have been ready to go by the Tuesday after the Thursday arrival, and we have had APs, current one included, who needed more than a week - even two - of training in order to be able to handle the job on their own.  Last year's AP was a fabulous driver but afraid of navigating the roads in DC metro area, so it took 5 lessons and a lot of practice - nearly two weeks of practice - for her to feel comfortable driving our DCs to school.  Current AP is a great driver, no issues there, but had zero confidence about taking care of the children.  My job requires a lot of travel for work, and I have found that I absolutely cannot travel anytime in the week after they arrive.  This year it was two weeks.  But in general, I agree with the PPs that if you can work at home or work a reduced schedule, and if your job doesn't require too complex driving, then you should be able to go back to work on Tuesday after a Thursday arrival for the most part.[/quote]

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