Have you ever felt 'owned' to that extent?
Absolutely. But never as owned as I perceive some of the wives in these families to be. I can leave at any time and rely on myself for my income, a lot of these women do not and that must be incredibly isolating.
What resources do you use for home teaching, given that parents are tight with spending money. Where do you get craft ideas from? There are A LOT of free resources online that I utlise. The craft ideas are mainly from my head or if I'm feeling uninspired, Pinterest! I'm super arty myself, so the craft stuff is natural to me. A few weeks ago me and the kids made a spaceship out of a fridge box and tin foil. Good opportunity for a physics lesson without them realising it!
@VanellopeVonSchweetz99 Thank you, I'll PM you when I get a chance 
What advice do you have for parents in families who use nannies and experience high turnover, to keep kids stable and emotionally healthy? The only certain way you can do this is to ensure that their parents are as available to them as possible and that the children get plenty of quality, one on one time with them. It doesn't need to be loads of time, the key word is "quality" - a child who feels they are being listened to and respected is far more likely to be stable and emotionally healthy, children experience a "high turnover" every day - they change teachers every year at school for example - the important bit is having a consistent presence at home in their parents.
Do you have a posh /RP British accent?
Yes 
a "Radio Four" accent.
And what's your favourite country that you've worked in? Least fave?
Favourite was probably South Africa.
Least favourite was probably Morocco (very grabby) or Switzerland (gorgeous but bloody expensive!)
Ever had a fling with an employee /colleague? Only in a random office job. He was GORGEOUS. But as a Nanny, no. The opportunity rarely presents itself anyway and I feel that I must be particularly strict with boundaries as at the end of the day, it's in someones home.
Have you had any training in close personal protection?
An little bit of security training but nothing serious. We generally have body guards when they're needed. I was given pepper spray once though 
What makes you a governess rather than a head nanny?
A Governess is a teacher in the home, so focusing on providing lessons. A Head Nanny is basically a Nanny who manages other nannies in addition to the typical nanny roles. You can be both at the same time!
Do you facilitate home schooling or are the children in education and you do additional tutition? Both, depends on the family. Mostly supporting preexisting education.
Is it the money that's the main motivation at the moment? Yes. And the travel to a certain extent.
Are you always expected to look well groomed and polished? Some jobs yes, and certainly when we're out in public, but I choose clothes that are comfy and I get get on the floor in. Otherwise whats the point of me looking great, but unable to do my job!
Do you get frazzled like usual mums who have to get 4 kids ready for school, school kits, reading books , breakfasted etc etc. Sometimes but very rarely. But that's more my personality, I'm very laid back. I've seen a lot of nannies get very stressed, but I think part of the trick of doing the VIP jobs is to be much more chilled out, still completely on the ball, but not flap about - inner frazzledness is fine, but don't make a scene. I tend to just take things as they come, I'm annoying like that 
Have any of the parents ever given you mad dietary requirements for the kids ? Yes. The amount of made up allergies and intolerances is insane. I want to say this loudly - THE ONLY THING A CHILD CAN'T EAT BEFORE 12 MONTHS IS HONEY!!!! That's it. And lactose or glucose intolerance is rare and bloody irritating, so please don't cause one by banning that food unless you know for sure its a genuine intolerance.
I've also never worked in a house that hasn't been well stocked with Coconut water, Perrier and Avocados.
Do you find this weird sort of penny pinching maybe guilt! Saving money on craft... Irons out jacket spend I personally think its a form of micromanagement, and gives the feeling of being on top of things when there's not a lot else to do
Are the marriages happy? Most of the families I've worked for I'd say no 
but obviously I can't speak for everyone.
How many times do you have to bite your tongue I basically have no tongue left by this point