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ConvenientTruth · 04/02/2016 17:25

Is this ad on Gumtree a little odd? Can anyone think of a good reason for so much emphasis on what the au pair looks like?


Hi, we are looking for someone who is self -confident and fun to help us run our lovely home, and also possibly assist us in running our fast growing Photo- Business, so if you fancy a change and and are looking for an exciting opportunity and really different fun job read on.

This is Not a Nanny or cleaning job and we already have a cleaner, but an opportunity for someone who is looking for a live-in job where there is real variety and a chance for a long term interesting and rewarding future .
Our last au-pair is still with us but has moved onto working full time in the business.

We are looking for someone who has at least fair English, who is intelligent and presentable and has a good sense of humour, and who is independent and would enjoy becoming part of a very happy and very healthy life-style.

So we need general help, and this is a great job is for someone who is fit, likes looking good, takes a pride in their appearance and if possible has some computer skills which could also be useful.

You will also need to be used to and love dogs, as we have standard poodles, which we walk twice a day, the youngest of which are two black males just 2 years old.
In the photos you see our house and you will have your own lovely room overlooking the garden and your own bathroom.

The other pictures were taken in the parks where we walk the dogs including Ken wood, Hampstead Heath.

About Us:
By profession I was originally a hairdresser and makeup artist, and I like clothes, make up and going bargain hunting in charity shops, television and films.
I look after my appearance and I stay fit and have a light fun personality………… and I would like someone who shares my interests and who is also fun to be with.

My husband is an innovator and he runs the business and he is fun, intelligent and lively.

We both like to dress smartly and I am pleased to say we are fit happy healthy people.

We have a fun life and we appreciate it …….....and we definitely don't take ourselves too seriously and we laugh a lot.

You will have busy days in a fun environment, and the bonus of being free most evenings and over the weekend from about 3pm onward on Saturday.

If your CV contains recent clear photos of you, then please include that.

If your CV does not contain good photos then please send your photos in a second application.

Alternatively send some good recent and clear jpeg photographs and tell us a little about yourself in your own words.

If you have difficulty attaching photos, please reply briefly and I will let you have my email address but we will not become more involved in correspondence until we receive photos.

Please also include your mobile number and your skype as this is the best way to meet face to face quickly.

As I said for the right applicant the pay can be good and there even long-term prospects for you if you really fit in and like it here because the business is growing super fast.

We will discuss salary with if we offer you the job at the interview, which can be either in person or on skype.

We are located close to East Finchley Underground Station/shops and there is a bus stop outside our house with a quick Bus ride to Golders Green.

We look forward to meeting you........asap

My name is Teresa…. but my friends call me Terri and my husband's name is Philip

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hibbleddible · 09/02/2016 07:14

what's So the business is legitimate? What have they said that they want from the 'au pair'?

MadHattersWineParty · 08/02/2016 23:48

Does anyone know if anyone has ever pretended to apply for the 'au pair' job and if they got any response/more detail? I think it's definitely something pretty bloody dodgy. After nearly five years of seeing this ad coming up I can't believe I can finally put a face to Terri and Phillip!

Whatsthematterwithme · 08/02/2016 23:03

Sorry, another post, but I am finding more than expected. Teresa and Philip seem to be in their 60s. A Victor Lang used to live at the address too, in his 30s so could be their son who has already moved out. What somehow surprises me is how many young girls are used to live at the same property at the same time with Eastern European sounding surnames.

Whatsthematterwithme · 08/02/2016 22:59

They live at 40 Lyttelton Road, N2 0TW and that's Philip's LinkedIn page. Looks like it's a legitimate photography business are mentioned in the Gumtree advert.

Whatsthematterwithme · 08/02/2016 22:38

It's all very dodgy. Attached is a picture of the lovely couple and they have connections to Absolute Digital Media.

Is it just me or...
BlackEyedPeas · 08/02/2016 21:54

whatever it is, i would be happy to refer that to the SCD9 department (part of the Met) responsible for human trafficking and modern slavery

CheerfulYank · 08/02/2016 16:05

Definitely porn or live in sex slave.

Gives me the creeps!

jendot2 · 08/02/2016 16:00

This has to be 'porn' related......photos or webchat!

TreadSoftlyOnMyDreams · 08/02/2016 11:27

There was a thread about this advert last year. Clearly their last au pair now works within the business or is buried under the patio

Onepot · 07/02/2016 22:25

Are their poodles their children?

Very odd ad, and clearly not looking for an aupair.

DontBuyANewMumCashmere · 07/02/2016 22:20

Why the Swan? What does the Swan signify (cygnify HA)
That's weird.

InkleWinkle · 07/02/2016 22:17

I think they want you to get your boobs out for their fun photography business anyway.

ConvenientTruth · 07/02/2016 22:13

How did you figure that out?! Intrigued

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BlackEyedPeas · 07/02/2016 17:19

*n2 0tw sorry

BlackEyedPeas · 07/02/2016 17:15

sorry, i just came from the a&e...
the address is lyttelton rd, n2 0pw, however i am not sure if number 46 or 48, and also cant find anybody with the names teresa & philip as residents within lyttelton rd.
will need to pop in to get more details.

MadHattersWineParty · 07/02/2016 16:55

Watching with interest. Have seen this ad crop up over the years again and again. I've always thought it was some sort of sex-based work.

BlackEyedPeas · 06/02/2016 19:17

if my boy feels better tomorrow, im going to drive to the location and get some details....

BlackEyedPeas · 06/02/2016 19:07

so did you locate the house?

ConvenientTruth · 06/02/2016 15:49

I was in East Finchley this morning and all I could think about was 'I wonder if that's the house that the dodgy 'online photo business' is currently happening in...'

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Ebb · 06/02/2016 13:21

I've seen this as before. I'm sure there was a thread on it but may have been on a nanny forum. Very strange ad. I'd assume webcam work or something although I did have an employer once tell me she never employed ugly people and I am obviously drop dead gorgeous so there are people out there like that!

BlackEyedPeas · 06/02/2016 12:31

Great. I will update you if i reach further in the "investigation"

wizzywig · 06/02/2016 09:13

How many times did they mention fun?

BlackEyedPeas · 05/02/2016 23:23

can someone put a link?
i want to "apply" for that position

OzzieFem · 05/02/2016 13:39

Skype sex call service, similar to those mobile phone ones but with added visual titillation? No pun intended.