General discussion - Mom and Dad Esq.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop

So I have this friend -- let's call him Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo -- who travels some for business, often out of the country. His wife just got offered a terrific job, except that it involves working nights. Any suggestions about how to find someone who will provide childcare for the twelve-hour shifts when Ms. Shabadoo is working and he is out of town?

au pair?

[Atticus Grinch]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

au pair?

A person who works 12 hour night shifts does not work a five day workweek. An au pair is a lot of emotional overhead for the occasional overseas trip by Mr. Shabbadoo.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally Posted by Atticus Grinch

A person who works 12 hour night shifts does not work a five day workweek. An au pair is a lot of emotional overhead for the occasional overseas trip by Mr. Shabbadoo.

are there au pair time shares?

[Atticus Grinch]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

are there au pair time shares?

By one way of looking at it, Mr. Shabbado should cruise the Polk Street of his town and find the girl saying she'll do anything for $300.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally Posted by Atticus Grinch

By one way of looking at it, Mr. Shabbado should cruise the Polk Street of his town and find the girl saying she'll do anything for $300.

Not sure Ms. Shabbado will like that plan.

[taxwonk]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop

So I have this friend -- let's call him Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo -- who travels some for business, often out of the country. His wife just got offered a terrific job, except that it involves working nights. Any suggestions about how to find someone who will provide childcare for the twelve-hour shifts when Ms. Shabadoo is working and he is out of town?

Live-in nanny?

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally Posted by taxwonk

Live-in nanny?

JJ doesn't usually travel more than a few days a month, so that seems like overkill.

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop

So I have this friend -- let's call him Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo -- who travels some for business, often out of the country. His wife just got offered a terrific job, except that it involves working nights. Any suggestions about how to find someone who will provide childcare for the twelve-hour shifts when Ms. Shabadoo is working and he is out of town?

There are websites like enannysource.com and nannies4hire.com, that list nannies. Post your... uh, I mean the Shabadoo's job there. Make sure to list that what you are looking for is occasional overnight help. Note that the overnight help will not be expected to be awake the whole 12 hours, and will be provided a private bedroom (with bath?).

There are a ton of college students on those boards. Many of them would be happy to make $100-$150 for sleeping at your.... uh, the Shabadoo's house and giving the kids dinner or breakfast and taking them to school.

[Penske 2.0]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop

So I have this friend -- let's call him Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo -- who travels some for business, often out of the country. His wife just got offered a terrific job, except that it involves working nights. Any suggestions about how to find someone who will provide childcare for the twelve-hour shifts when Ms. Shabadoo is working and he is out of town?

Duct tape and waterbottles with dextrose solution.

[Icky Thump]

Originally Posted by Penske 2.0

Duct tape and waterbottles with dextrose solution.

In the old days a few shots of Nyquil would do just fine.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

A rat army so big, so mythical, that until now some scientists did not believe it was real.

[Penske 2.0]

Originally Posted by Icky Thump

In the old days a few shots of Nyquil would do just fine.

Sure, that's good for one late night on the town, a several day jaunt requires more strategic planning.

[Hank Chinaski]

over the years, my posts on this board have saved lives: both parent and child. the wiser posters recognize this and respect me, don't try to cross-contra-post my advice, etc. but a newer breed posts as if anyone who knows would want to hear from them after my advice has hit, I smh at them and sigh. but a lot of new parents and lurkers are here and don't know to ignore those who don't know (hi AG!).

maybe WOnk and I should be mods, and us two with notbob have "write" privileges, and the rest are "read only" until they can pass a test of some sort?

pm me if you think this is a good idea.

[Penske 2.0]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

over the years, my posts on this board have saved lives: both parent and child. the wiser posters recognize this and respect me, don't try to cross-contra-post my advice, etc. but a newer breed posts as if anyone who knows would want to hear from them after my advice has hit, I smh at them and sigh. but a lot of new parents and lurkers are here and don't know to ignore those who don't know (hi AG!).

maybe WOnk and I should be mods, and us two with notbob have "write" privileges, and the rest are "read only" until they can pass a test of some sort?

pm me if you think this is a good idea.

Will do.

[Atticus Grinch]

Originally Posted by Penske 2.0

Will do.

Of all species of posts, the rare "I am going to send you a PM" post is probably the most perfectly narcissist. Kudos!