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[quote=Anonymous]Pros:  
-->benefits of the job MAY include room/board, cell phone, cable, wifi, car use.
-->no commute
-->in some cases, you may be able to get personal tasks (like laundry) done during naptimes or school hours
-->you may have a closer relationship and easier communication with MB/DB

Cons:
-->if it's a bad situation, it's harder to quit
-->unless you have a suite with your own living/sitting/tv room and kitchenette, you may feel very confined.  You will have to cook, watch tv and entertain guests arounf their wchedule.  Some families will not allow overnight guests, so if your friend is in town, you can't offer her an air mattress as you could living with roommates.  If your family want to visit, they/you have to pay for a hotel.  Also I have found that I spend more money on eating/going out, because I can't just invite friends to my place for a rented movie and homemade meal.
-->even your free time may not feel free.  With youngers kids, you may keep hearing tantrums and feel obligated to go help, with older kids, they may try to "visit" you in your room uninvited.  Parents will feel less restraint about your personal time and may pop in (at 8 am on your one day to sleep in) to ask if you know where little Larla's swim goggles went.
-->sick days will be way less restful.
-->job creep WRT housework is much worse because they (reasonably) expect you to do some cleaning as a family member, and that can morph into a much longer list than a family member would normally contribute.
-->depending on benefits, you may actually be making less money than a live-out job minus rent.

This sounds negative, but my main advice is this:  being a live-out versus live-in is the difference between dating someone and moving in together.  You want to talk about everything beforehand and really get to know them before jumping in.[/quote]

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