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Consider hiring a babysitter to help if that's still an option in your area. That's what we did, starting today. It's working out so far, and it's significantly

by D13Fd 7y ago

Consider hiring a babysitter to help if that's still an option in your area. That's what we did, starting today. It's working out so far, and it's significantly less expensive than our daycare was. I found that there was overwhelming supply vs. limited demand, in my area at least, so it was super easy to find someone. There were a number of recently laid off people who seem eager for the work even if you can't afford high wages, so it's a win-win. You both get to be productive and earn money.

shostack 7y ago
"still allowed" vs "increases risk of transmission" is important to consider here. Unless it's a live in nanny that is sheltering in place with you, then you are increasing the risk of infection for your household, or potentially many outside it if you are say, asymptomatic and transmit to the babysitter who then goes out to other places or households. I realize for some this is a choice between doing what is necessary to not get fired so you don't lose food and shelter. For many on HN that is not the case.