@jayjayqueenie, guess its the common modus operandi for most FTWM to 'outsource' the child caring to ifc or nannies. I agree that the operating hours by ifc do makes time management more critical given that they close by 7pm and unfortunately we knock off around 6pm or so
Worse of all to add on, the rush hour crowd via public transport I guess most jobs do allow us to knock off on the dot but maybe on the premise that we bring our work home? I had similar consideration as you but I chose an even further working location based on the following scenarios:
Job A: office location closeby (15 mins driving distance and hubby will send to and fro) + might need to work OT occassionally
Job B: office location further (30 mins by public transport) + able to knock off on the dot almost every day + bring laptop home every day
I chose Job B as I find it stressful to ask others i.e. parents or hubby to pick up my girl from infantcare. The amount of time spent on arranging and so on, i feel better off managing on my own
Bringing work home (may not sound pleasant for all) is a norm for me as I feel i'm more productive after putting my girl to sleep and spending time with family over dinner.Do consider and see what works best for you