Family seeks nanny to help raise kids in haunted house
Are you job hunting? Not afraid to venture into the unknown? Good with kids? Can handle a few ghosts?
A family living in the Scottish Borders is looking for a new live-in nanny, and are willing to pay £50,000 (R800k) for the right candidate.
The advert, found on Childcare.co.uk states:
We are looking for an exceptional live-in nanny to join our friendly family of four in the Scottish Borders.
We have 2 children ages 5 and 7, and live in a lovely, spacious, historic property with spectacular views.
Duties would include 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.
My husband and I are both very busy professionals who are often required to work away and there are occasions, up to 4 nights per week, (weekdays only) when we will both be away and you will be at the property alone in sole charge.
You will be provided with your own comfortable room with en-suite bathroom and private kitchen.
We are offering a salary of £50,000 gross per annum and 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) for the right person.
Sounds like a dream job, right? Except for the part about them having five nannies in one year who all claimed they saw ghosts following them around the house.
The family says they bought the home 10 years ago, despite being told it was haunted.
Speaking to the Telegraph, Richard Conway, CEO of Childcare.co.uk, said: “When we saw the advert we were stunned. Some of the guys at HQ were sceptical but after talking to the family and their previous employees we realised it was a genuine position."
Twenty-eight days off seems like a fair trade for a little bit of spooky behaviour? At least you will have enough time to recover...