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[quote=Anonymous]I was matched with a family for a live-in situation. I was told that it would be "ideal" conditions but my quarters are a small suite over the renovated garage. It gets very cold at night, I don't think there's any insulation or heating as they supplied a plug in heater. I don't have a stove and only a hotplate, microwave, bar fridge, and minimal counter and cupboard space. It's very minimalistic and uncomfortable. There's no space to have a friend over. It's a bed, couch, and table crammed into a room with small bathroom shielded by a curtain.

The agency assured me that I would "part of the family". However the family outlined a strict schedule and that I am only expected to be in their home during my work hours. I asked if I was allowed to watch T.V in their living room and they seemed uncomfortable and mentioned that they could put an extra one in my suite. If I have to speak with them I am asked to send an email, phone, or text message during off-work hours. I am not allowed to use their computer, t.v room, and have to ask for permission 4 hours in advance if I want to cook with their stove. My involvement during birthdays and holidays under the contract outlines that my role would be to provide relief childcare. I am not part of the family. I am just the help and they would prefer to not have anything to do with me other than provide childcare for them.

I am very disappointed. I need this job to send money to my family but I feel lonely and isolated. I was hoping that I would be allowed in the home during off-work hours but it's clear I would be unwelcome.

What to do?[/quote]

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