I went ahead and scheduled it. I just feel like it would be bad karma to turn down any interviews when Contract Firm is still on the fence about permanency. And maybe a job offer would get them to make a move. But I would much rather continue working for them than the place I am interviewing with. Today went well. I am working on an interesting project and feel like I am being given adequate responsibility.
My problem now is lining up child care through the holidays. My nanny already has plans for Thursday and Friday next week and Friday the 21st. I do not have back up care, and since DH just started a new job, he can't exactly take any time off. We have no family here, and my friends are scattered throughout my metro area and not really close enough to help out. I don't know anyone with teenagers. Has anyone used SitterCity to find sitters? I am so apprehensive finding someone without a personal referral.
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Normally I'd recommend calling a local university but it's Christmas. Still, call the early childhood development department of a local school and see if they have a way to get the word out to their students who live locally and want to babysit.
What about a church? Sometimes you can call a local church office and they have a list of teens who want to babysit (although you probably want college-age)?
There's always CraigsList. Call the people who look decent and ask for at least three recommendations.
Finally, what about your neighbors or your kids' friends' parents. Could you call in some HUGE favors? Or at least ask some of your kids' classmates' parents for the numbers of babysitters they use?
HTH!
You might check out www.care.com
They offer listings of local sitters, with references and background checks.
I'm glad to see things are turning around for you in the job market.
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