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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This doesn't sound like a "nightmare." I would accept a position like this if a mini fridge, coffeemaker and microwave was included in my space, with still being able to use the kitchen whenever I wanted. And of course a competitive hourly wage with OT, on the books, paid vacation, PTO, holidays off and set hours. I don't go out much at all, more of an introvert, so I could see this being appealing to some. [/quote]

New poster here.

The part that sounds like a "nightmare" to me is that I think OP has unrealistic expectations of how day to day living will be.
On the one hand, one of OP's main reasons for wanting the nanny to live in is that the nanny's exposure to Covid will be lower--but OP can't expect the nanny to just stay home all the time.  The nanny will still want to visit with family and friends, maybe go to the gym (yes I know OP said they have a home gym, but if nanny likes to take a specific class, use the indoor pool, etc.) or maybe take a college class in the evenings.

On the other hand, OP also says that she and her husband are introverts and really don't want someone "in their space."

To me it sounds like OP's expectation is that the nanny will just stay in the basement bedroom during non working hours--it will be awkward and uncomfortable for the nanny to be "in their space" like the kitchen and living room, and going out will expose nanny to Covid.[/quote]

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