DADADEL
A family encountered significant challenges in hiring and retaining a nanny. To address this, they offered what appeared to be generous compensation, ample vacation time, and various appealing perks. Nonetheless, there was a particular condition that caused potential nannies to flee in the opposite direction.
A family based in Scotland offered an annual salary of $64,000 for a full-time nanny position. Alongside numerous job benefits, there was one distinct requirement that deterred potential candidates. The family posted an advertisement on Childcare.co.uk, detailing the responsibilities and conditions of the live-in nanny role.
As outlined in the advertisement, the couple’s children, aged 5 and 7, resided in a picturesque, historic property situated in a remote area with breathtaking views. The job description commenced with typical duties: “preparing breakfast, getting the children ready for school, dropping off and picking up from school, and assisting after school, including helping with homework and getting them ready for bed.”
The potential nanny would be responsible for caring for the children up to four nights a week due to the frequent work-related travel of both parents. Along with a salary of $64,000 and 28 days of vacation, the family offered suitable candidates a “comfortable room with en-suite bathroom and private kitchen.”
However, there was a small caveat. Although the family had lived in their home for nearly a decade, the job listing disclosed a lingering rumor about the house being haunted by ghosts. “We were told it was ‘haunted’ when we bought it, but kept our minds open and decided to buy the house regardless,” wrote the mother.
Initially dismissed as a minor issue, the family’s struggle to retain a nanny took a more ominous turn upon closer examination. According to a post, the family had faced considerable challenges in finding a nanny willing to stay for more than a few months. “Five nannies have left the role in the last year, each citing supernatural incidents as the reason, including strange noises, broken glass, and furniture moving,” the post wrote.
In their attempt to address the situation, the family acknowledged the upheaval experienced by their children due to the revolving door of caregivers. While they had not witnessed any paranormal events, as they purportedly occurred only in their absence, they expressed willingness to offer compensation above the standard rate: “This has obviously been a period of great upheaval for our children. We haven’t personally experienced any supernatural happenings, as they have been reported only while we’ve been out of the house, but we’re happy to pay above the asking rate, and feel it’s important to be as up-front as possible to find the right person.”
The advertisement garnered an overwhelming response, with the mother updating that they had received over 2,000 replies, including messages of support and job applications. Richard Conway, CEO of Childcare.co.uk, remarked that the family’s ordeal was “the most captivating story we’ve come across.”
“When we saw the advert, we were stunned,” Conway remarked. “Some of the guys at HQ were skeptical, but after talking to the family and their previous employees, we realized it was a genuine position,” he continued. “The family has assured us that no harm has come to anyone living in the house, however, the nanny will have to have a strong disposition.”
Would you work for this family? What are your thoughts on their condition? Let us know in the comments below.
I would work for them if they helped me get from here to there. Here being Northeast Ohio and let me bring my son with me too!!