By the way, let's do the math. How much does it cost to have a live in nanny, now add in a house keeper to do the laundry twice a week, clean the house 3 times a week (we are talking about top to bottom cleaning, not just one room), and a full time chef. Let's use an approximate cost of $800/week. The cost of childcare alone in the daycare I worked for would be $400/week for my children for a 6 am to 6 pm day.
800 x 52=41600. Now let's factor in taxes, how much would I have to make in order to afford this? Not to mention how much my children are getting from having me at home, which is incalculable.
By the way, let's do the math. How much does it cost to have a live in nanny, now add in a house keeper to do the laundry twice a week, clean the house 3 times a week (we are talking about top to bottom cleaning, not just one room), and a full time chef. Let's use an approximate cost of $800/week. The cost of childcare alone in the daycare I worked for would be $400/week for my children for a 6 am to 6 pm day.Just over 40 years ago I spent two years in Thailand with the Air Force. We had household help: a girl to do the laundry, one to clean the house, and a driver. We needed them because my wife's health was poor and the tropical environment took a toll on her. Besides, I didn't want to risk driving in Bangkok traffic (left hand side of the road, crazy Thai drivers, etc.)
Cost was low, easily covered by our housing allowance. However, I swore that I'd never have servants again if I could possibly help it, no matter how inexpensive they were. It was like having three more children in the house. We were glad to get back to the Land of the Big PX, where we didn't need household help.
I just don't understand people who want nannies, gardeners, etc. I know, it takes all kinds, but some kinds are a bit strange.