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A nanny job could land you in surroundings that seem foreign even in the UK, as Sue Hubberstey hears Are you a townie longing to escape the noise and bustle and hankering after a job in a quiet rural area? Or have you always lived in the countryside and think it's time you escaped to the bright lights of the big city? One of the joys of nannying is the opportunity to work in a variety of environments.

Are you a townie longing to escape the noise and bustle and hankering after a job in a quiet rural area? Or have you always lived in the countryside and think it's time you escaped to the bright lights of the big city? One of the joys of nannying is the opportunity to work in a variety of environments.

But any drastic change in lifestyle does require some careful thought.

However attractive cities may be, with their vibrant social life and constant activity, they have aspects that can make anyone - and especially a woman looking after young children - feel very vulnerable. Equally, while the countryside looks beautiful and tempting on a sunny summer's day, the reality can be unbearably bleak on a rainy afternoon in midwinter.

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