You Want Me To Do What?
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You Want Me To Do What?
If you're thinking of becoming a live in nanny, you should be aware that there are added responsibilities that come with the job. As a live in nanny, you'll most likely be expected to do extra chores around the house and work more overtime hours than you would otherwise. Before you accept a live in nanny position, make sure the family has created a detailed contract and read it thoroughly before signing.
Just because you're a live in nanny doesn't mean the family owns you. You have rights! If any of the following scenarios happen to you, the family has officially crossed the line:
1) The family insists that the dog and three cats “absolutely must” sleep in your living space.
2) You're asked to paint the north side of the house after the kids are down for their naps.
3) You're asked to buy “tighty whities” for the man of the house.
4) Giving foot rubs to anyone in the house who doesn't own YOUR feet is not recommended.
5) Doing some basic cooking and light housekeeping is normal; shingling the roof is not.
6) Never agree to transfer suspicious, heavy, plastic bags from the family car's trunk to any destination.
As a live in nanny, the scariest thing you should ever have to do is scrape mold from a forgotten container. Keeping the kids safe, helping the parents around the house, and keeping flexible hours to work some overtime are all normal expectations for live in nannies.
