What to do

Background:

Me: I work a very variable schedule and no there is no way I can quit, adjust my schedule, or anything else due to being under contract, without it ruining any future opportunities. I often have to work weekends, night shifts, holidays, long 12-14 hour shifts, and the occasional 24hour shift. I often work 70-80 hour work week with the occasional calm, more reasonable schedule. I am tied to this job for at least another 2 years.

Him: retired. But wants to work. Not really willing to work from home. Ideally wants to work full time. Is tired of being a stay at home dad. It’s really adding to the strain on our relationship.

Our kid: goes to daycare which is open from 7am-5:30pm. Is closed on major national holidays and the occasional 1-2 days a year from random staff things. Will send your kid home if they are sick or have a fever (which happens more often in the winter of course).

The problem: we have zero family and friends nearby with the nearest family being 3 hours away. No one in our family is able to come to where we are to help us take care of our kid. My partner wants to work really bad and he is starting to be very negatively affected by having to be a stay at home dad. He wants to make extra money and have a more normal life. If he were to get a job, it would somehow need to be flexible enough to where he can take the day off at the last minute if my daughter were to get sick and not be allowed into the daycare until she is well. We are not really content with the idea of hiring a last minute baby sitter on those occasions because it would mean having to leave her with a stranger.

So what can we do for the next two years at the very least? I don’t think he would manage if he couldn’t work and make extra money for 2 more year?

Appreciate any advise!