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Live in to Live out

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LouIsOnAHighwayToHell · 15/02/2010 10:08

Are there any nannies or nanny employers who have changed the job description from live in to live out?
Both bosses will now be living in the UK (one used to work abroad) and the house is now going to be quite cramped with 4 children and 3 adults living in it.
I have suggested that perhaps a way to obtain more room is if I move out and the parents take the nanny flat etc.
So, what would be better? The parents paying the rent of wherever I live or them paying me extra?
This is a new situation for me and would like to know what other would do/have done.
Thanks

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Strix · 17/02/2010 10:34

yes, it will be really clean if you do it twice.

Blondeshavemorefun · 17/02/2010 10:30

then def dust up your cv

good luck

Blondeshavemorefun · 17/02/2010 10:30

then def dust up your cv

good luck

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LouIsOnAHighwayToHell · 17/02/2010 10:26

I guess then I quit and move on.

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Blondeshavemorefun · 17/02/2010 08:57

i assume that if your job was a live in one when you signed the contract, that legally your employers dont have to accept you being a live out nanny,as it would cost them

what happens if they say no as wont/cant/dont want to pay more?

Strix · 16/02/2010 21:55

And remember if they change the terms of the contract they will have to give you notice (whatever the contract says) so let them do the changing.

Strix · 16/02/2010 21:53

And dust off the CV. Never hurts to have an up to date one handy.

Good luck.

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LouIsOnAHighwayToHell · 16/02/2010 21:51

strix - you are correct on every thing you said. To be honest I am just lazy and can't be bothered looking for a new job. I am pretty settled in the area. I only styed in the UK due to a guy but since that is not working out I am going to head home sooer then later. I am going to ask for more money abd I would like living out so will just see what they offer and move from there.

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Strix · 16/02/2010 20:39

Lou, you have been there a whil now. And from what I also recall, you aren't really on a very lucrative deal. Do you think it might be time to dust off that CV and see what else there is? To be honest I don't think you should take it upon yourself to sort this out. Let your employer sort out what they are going to do about the office they no longer have. It would probably be cheaper for the dad to go rent an office outside the house. And if they decide they want you to live out, then they should propose the arrangement. I think if you offer to move out, whilst well meaning, you might do yourself far more harm than good.

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LouIsOnAHighwayToHell · 16/02/2010 20:22

That would be great if zou could ask her. Thanks

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Blondeshavemorefun · 16/02/2010 09:54

to go from live in to live out can mean a salary increase of maybe £100+

would your family pay this? As Nick said, it is not just rent, but also bills (gas, electric,council tax, water in+out - to name a few) +food etc - which can easily cost £100 a week

you are likely to be out of pocket

also from what you have posted in the past, you work long hours and babysit for free alot, if you lived out, this would stop (good for you) [grin but not sure your employers would agree

there is only one nanny i know who was live in but has changed to live out - i will contact her and see if she will pop on

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LouIsOnAHighwayToHell · 15/02/2010 14:38

The father would be working from home now. The office was turned into a DC's room and now he needs it back as he is moving back to the UK. We can all fit but there is just too much stuff now and it might be easier this way (and I can have a life again). My accommodation is the top floor of the house. If I were to move out it would be into a flat/house share nearby

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nannynick · 15/02/2010 14:19

Can't see why having one more adult being around more often is such an issue. If your accommodation is separate then they would surely not want to be in that, if their children were in the main part of the house.

If you were to live-out, then I feel that you would be responsible for all costs involved in having your own accommodation. The costs involved are far more than just rent... you have electric, gas, council tax, tv license to name a few.

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LouIsOnAHighwayToHell · 15/02/2010 10:27

That is my concern, I would lose money by going completely and truly live out. I thought that if they pay the rent it works out better for them (and me too I think).

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frakkinaround · 15/02/2010 10:23

Parents paying the rent is a taxable benefit. I would suggest them giving you a significant salary hike - not sure where you're based but live ins are usually left with more disposable income than live outs.