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[quote=Anonymous]I am about to start a new job in a couple months that is a major change for me. It is exciting, but I will be going from a high paying 9-5 job with no travel to a meh paying job with some travel. I am a single mom and I wouldn't normally do this to myself, but it is the opportunity of a lifetime and will not last more than a couple years. I have no family nearby, but they can come once in a while when needed. I have a very serious boyfriend (more like a life partner) but we are not married and he travels a lot for work. When he is home he is perfectly happy to take over kid duties, but he may have work meetings and he travels a lot for work. We have one kid in 4th grade who is pretty easy. Dad is nearby, but he is not available (don't ask).

If I didn't have my partner at home, I would obviously need someone to pick her up everyday, fix dinner etc and stay late, like up to 9 pm on days I have to stay late at work.I hope there will be enough days that I can leave at 6!  And, be there when I travel of course. But, my partner is there and will often be there and no help is needed on those days.

So, I am not sure how to handle this and I could use the perspective of those of you who have experience. I need someone to take over when he travels or has late meetings. Is this best handled through an au pair? Part time nanny? For either of those, when my partner is home their work isn't needed, but I need to make sure to always have someone around because of his travel. His travel is somewhat planned, sometimes months in advance, but usually a couple weeks in advance. I have never had anyone else live in my home and it is kind of weird to even think of an au pair, but that may make financial sense. But, my life is about get really busy and I cannot fuss with a young person who isn't very mature.

I am worried that this type of schedule is too crazy for anyone and it needs to work me, my family, and the person who will ultimately take care of my kid. I am willing to pay well for the right person who is flexible and there when I need them.

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