You can make this work for you. It is already working for you.

Quit listening to Jack. Jack wants everything to stay the same. He is afraid of change, of your being out of the house for any length of time, and afraid to deal with Jackie on his own.
Listen to yourself because you know what you want.

Jackie is very high on your list of priorities. That is one of the main reasons you went for this job -- so you can improve everyone's situation. Jackie needs to be placed.


Jackie will be fine as you take these steps.
M.