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[quote=Anonymous]I would seek out a college student (maybe even someone who is interested in child development, but not a requirement). Since he is in school, you are not necessarily looking for enrichment, but rather someone to keep him safe. I would not have been bothered as a college kid to work strange hours (especially if I was able to do my reading / write papers once kid was asleep and get paid at the same time). I also would not have minded leaving my "job" at late hours, like 1am. Since you know the schedule a month in advance, you could set up the dates you need the sitter for the non-school hours in advance, and then you don't "waste" hours in the same way as if you pay for guaranteed time. I know you might run into a few situations where you can't find someone because the sitter is busy / out of town / not free, but if you are a good family to work for, people who like steady work will make time for you.

I think people are right about not looking for a nanny, but looking for 18 -22 year old who is looking for side work. I also wonder about the feasiblitiy of working out a share where you watch someone's kid on days you are off, and they watch yours when you are working (plenty of jobs are shift work and have overnight components - L/E, nurses, taxi driver..) so there are probably others in your shoes - but how easy to find, I don't know.

Good luck. [/quote]

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