The job is for after-school and nursery childcare for ds (6) and dd (3) from 4 - 8pm, with some light housework included.
Candidate 1
Nigerian chap, undergraduate, approx 4yrs experience of looking after children aged 4 - 15. Excellent references for both childcare and housework. Job fits well with the timetable for his studies. By a quirk of fate, his previous jobs have focused more on the breakfast/morning routine that the supper/bath/bed routine, although i think he did this on occasion, it was not part of the regular deal.
Candidate 2.
Bulgarian girl. Has done 6 months as an au-pair, now wanting to live-out. Good references as to childcare and housework, except (1) the job was really for 12m rather than 6m (but parted on good terms from family and (2) needs a lot of detailed guidance - but performs well when she has had it. She doesn't have another job and will probably try to find a morning one to fit in around this one she says.
Bearing in mind what i really want is someone kind, responsible, reliable and conscientious - whom should i choose!
dh and i think they would both be fine!