Hello sharks,

Little advice needed.

We have a 9 month old infant , my wife and myself do WFH. When caretaker goes for leave or is NOT available, we find it very difficult to manage .We both have bit conflicting schedule - constant calls/meeting etc. Also only my wife can make my kid sleep and other small things.

Both of our WFH will end in say 3-4 months, what to do post that.? I am exploring options like daycare centre,backup nanny etc. What would be best course of action ?

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Ask your wife to take sabbatical leave for next 1 year

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I wanted to avoid this, this will result in child becoming completely dependent on my wife. and it would be difficult to detach and continue career post that

Daycare available in office premises are best and at utmost quality. Go for that only. It could be ur office location or your wife's.

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Ok, thanks for info, will look for such daycare facilities

Daycare option. In western countries this is the standard. Your kid gets quality care, you and your wife can build your careers.

@deloitte1 , thanks for suggestion. Did not heard good reviews about daycare centre facilities in India.

Any suggestion you have wrt to such facility in Bangalore city?

If your or her parents can come for few months that will work. Also if it's mostly hybrid why cabrbyou and your wife manage days ib such a way that either of you at home all the time . You can also hire someone to come hown and take care of Baby

Alternatively have full time nanny and hv ur parents/ in laws visit on rotational basis for next couple of years maybe till child turns 5 or so.

Bringing parents seems good, but I have hesitation, as deep down inside I think they have already done their job by doing our upbringing. It's something I don't want to burden them with. Additionally coming to metro city is something they won't like at all.

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I also used to think my wife can make my kid sleep but that is the not case you can also make him sleep it will be tough but can be done đź‘Ťđź‘Ťđź‘Ťđź‘Ťđź‘Ť

Child has to be somewhat dependent on us in these starting days and they are very smart so best alternative is one of you has to let go for sometime career aspirations I am not telling to leave companies either ask them less project work and compromise on salary or switch for some companies or sectors where work is not demanding.One of you has to compromise for atleast 3 years if that is not possible and you both are career oriented then look for some good nany in which you have to take some chances till you find someone.Dropping them to daycare consider as a last option.

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