Finding a nanny or babysitter can be quite the challenge for any parent. After all, you’re entrusting someone with your most cherished little ones. Naturally, it makes sense to have high standards, but sometimes those standards can go a bit overboard, as seen in this extraordinary ad from a couple seeking their dream nanny.
Posted on Childcare.co.uk, this ad reads like a fantasy. The family describes themselves as “a cheerful household of six with four kids aged 2, 5, 7, and 15” who reside in glamorous locales including London, Barbados, Cape Town, and Atlanta. The ideal candidate? A highly experienced, child-free professional who holds a degree in child psychology and boasts at least 15 years of nannying expertise. Sounds simple enough, right?
The listing continues, “We are seeking a highly qualified nanny who is ready to work six days a week from 7 AM to 8 PM.” Because who needs personal time when you can have two full-time jobs rolled into one?
The couple adds, “Our children are home-schooled and require constant supervision, even during lessons with their teachers. We’d like our nanny to engage in their education beyond the classroom.” So, when exactly does this nanny get a lunch break?
Interestingly, they mention that the nanny should ideally dine with the kids at every meal, which will be prepared by a Michelin-star chef—though thankfully, that’s not mandatory.
Another intriguing requirement? “While we would prefer our nanny to have self-defense training, we are willing to cover the costs for the right candidate.” Because who wouldn’t want to be a high-end nanny and train like a secret agent?
The perks don’t stop there. The family boasts a fleet of luxury vehicles, including a Porsche, a Range Rover, and a Maserati, which the nanny can use for running errands and ferrying the kids around. They’re offering a jaw-dropping salary of $128,000 a year for what would equate to about 80 hours of work each week. So, the nanny will not only be rolling in cash but cruising around in style too!
However, there’s a catch. The couple reveals, “My partner and I are often away due to work and social obligations, but when we are home, we cherish our family time. Thus, we may ask our nanny to take breaks to allow us quality moments together.” And let’s not forget the no-partying clause: “While we don’t mind how the nanny spends their free time, excessive drinking or drug use will lead to immediate termination.” With perhaps only a few waking hours to themselves each week, it’s unlikely this nanny will have time for wild nights out anyway.
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In summary, this couple’s nanny ad is a wild mix of extravagant demands and unrealistic expectations, leaving many to wonder who would actually fit the bill.