Celebrity Nanny here

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Noticed the trend of career threads recently so thought I'd join in, always get loads of questions when my job comes up on here.

I'm a Nanny/Governess specialising in High Net Worth/ViP families - happy to answer any questions

I said on another thread (which suggested moving all AMAs to a new board) that I wished all the AMA threads would fuck off. I would, however, like to exclude yours, OP. It has been fascinating to read.

Thanks op I think the micro management thing is spot on.

You mentioned earlier the amount of people who claim to have ocd on cleanliness I wonder if that's the shame reason, micro management with nothing else to do

What are the houses like inside? Is everything perfect (no chipped skirting boards). Are they super luxurious, or OTT?

I think the AMA threads are absolutely fascinating and anyone in their right mind should be fascinated.

Are you still shocked by the level of wealth some families have?

lewresidue - I'd like to give my opinion in answer to your question if that's okay. I am one of 8 children. My eldest 3 siblings went to boarding school from aged 7. My other siblings and I were raised by various nannies and au pairs, attending day schools or being privately tutored at 'home' (we moved so often that no where was 'home' until we settled in London). I can categorically say that my eldest siblings are the most emotionally stable, have the most healthy/normal romantic relationship histories and have the least amount of resentment towards our parents.

Should probably clarify that we weren't a celeb/private jet level family, just one with parents who ran a global business and didn't have the time to parent us themselves.

Do any of them breast feed or use donated milk like on the trashy American shows i watch

OP your username for this should have been ‘Anannymous’ 😄

Such an interesting thread, thanks!

What’s the best material perk/bonus/gift you’ve received from an employer?

Having mixed in wealthy social circles when living abroad (in a country where upper class women wouldn't dream of raising their own dc), everything the Op says feels very familiar. I used to hate it. Even now when we go back to visit, I hate dealing with families who can't do anything without the nanny. If I'm left with dh's friends' wives, I have to listen to them obsessing over the issues of dealing with nannies.

Also are you allowed/do you call your charges darling/sweetie etc, or is it a more formal kind of relationship?

sorry rosa if they didnt have time they sholdnt have had children what was the point

what happens with the care of the children when you clock off??

do these wealthy parents spend a reasonable amount of time with their children??

what do these women do with themselves all day??

I can't understand the high turnover thing. I though nannies tended to stay with their families for years? Most of the RF seem to have nannies that make it their life's work. Sure its best for all involved to have someone who will stay for many years until no longer needed?

Why do the wives choose not to work? Is it their husbands who insist on this or the wives preference?

In some cultures, girls from rich families just don't work. They spend their time looking good.

This is very fascinating. I once had the nanny of an extremely wealthy family being the one sitting by a sick ( ventilated in PICU) child rather than the parents. It was truly shocking that it was a nanny we had to encourage to go for regular breaks ( we would with parents normally as essential ) but she was reluctant to leave as her instructions were to stay with the child. The mother seemed to be shopping in Harrods every single day. I still feel so sorry for that nanny being put in that position. The parents were horrendous when they did come in. Middle eastern families of the wealthy/royalty type are hard work!
Write a book under a fake name!

Do you save most of your earnings? Do you plan to retire at 40ish for instance?

Do you ever have to wear a uniform? And does that bother you?
I'm finding this thread very interesting as I also work as a housekeeper for a HNW individual.

Snow cats how awful. In what way were the parents horrendous? Did you class it as some sort of neglect?

LadyKylie will you do an AMA thread?! This one has been fascinating!

snowcat thats awful i dont care who you are how can you go shopping while your child is ill in hospital

@rosamore, that's really interesting because DSis and I had nannies, which worked fantastically - and part of the reason for that was because DM had been to boarding school and felt like it really damaged her relationship with her parents so she wasn't prepared to do it with us. We were quite normal, just had two parents with quite high pressured and time demanding jobs.

Brilliant thread OP!

@Gabsalot

“sorry rosa if they didnt have time they sholdnt have had children what was the point”
They’re Rosas parents. It’s not like she can go back 40 years and unmake herself