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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Odd how OP never mentions if this would be a good thing for their (only) child. Do you know the other child/family, OP? What's your relationship with them? Your financial profit is only PART of the big picture, so don't be so greedy.[/quote]

OP here.  We just met the other family but they seem awesome.  We live just a block away from each other and our kiddos are the exact same age.  I understand that the financial piece is only part of this (for both us and nanny).  I also don't think it will be a permanent thing - once either this family or our family has a second child, the share would end.  On our side it would end with us keeping our nanny on FT and paying her more.  So I felt like this would be a nice interim solution that could be a win-win for all parties involved, including the kids who will have a friend to play with all day now.  It also might be nice for our nanny too; our child is extremely active and requires a lot of entertainment, except when other kids are around in which case she is content playing with them![/quote]

If the kids get along, I think it's a great idea. The hard part is having two bosses for the nanny. Think through situations that might cause problems, like sick kids/sick nanny, nap expectations, food, classes that one family wants, driving with both kids, notice period for ending the share, and how to resolve any conflicts. It would probably be a good idea to plan on a meeting after the first month to iron out any wrinkles that come up, too.

It's so funny how some of the nannies on this board think adding a second kid of the same age is sooooooo much more work ... unless it's their own, in which case it's no extra work at all, and in fact a huge bonus for the NK.[/quote]

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