It could be the lure of an exotic location, the prospect of a heftier pay packet and the chance to sample the high life with a wealthy family. The idea of working as a nanny abroad can be captivating and the rewards considerable. But before you up sticks from a position in the UK, say au revoir to your friends and pack that suitcase, you need to take off the rose-tinted spectacles for a moment and face some tough questions.
Katie Bill, who runs the agency Tinies' international business, asks all potential overseas candidates 'whether they have really asked themselves why they want to work abroad, and how they will feel in a foreign country where the family may not speak English. Nannies need to ask themselves: Have I got commitments at home, am I doing this for financial reasons, or am I doing this to further my career and get experience?'
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