“How the other half lives!”

It’s no secret that working as a nanny or babysitter can be exhausting and hectic.

Perhaps you nannied for a wealthy family who asked you to accompany them on a family vacation.

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“How the other half lives!"

They berated everyone for doing their jobs “incorrectly,” though they never lifted a finger.

You decided you could handle working for them back home, but you’d never travel with them again.

Maybe you frequently babysat for a loaded family living in a fancy penthouse.

A woman with a long braid, wearing a white shirt and jeans, sits on the floor and claps hands with a toddler in polka dot pants playing with toys

The parents had antique furniture and fancy art they didn’t want the kids to destroy.

You found it pretty bizarre.

You never volunteered to cover for your friend again.

A woman holding a hat and a child pulling a yellow suitcase outdoors

Or, perhaps you nannied for a rich family who took fashion very seriously.

You thought it was ridiculous to expect little kids to keep designer clothes pristine.

Open-plan living room and kitchen with modern furniture, a cozy sofa, patterned ottoman, wooden chairs, overhead lighting, and bar stools by the kitchen island

Spacious, well-decorated child's bedroom with a bed, desk, wardrobe, plush toys, and a play area with blocks and a giraffe. There's an adjacent bathroom and large windows

Children's clothes, including a frilly dress with lace trim, hang on a wooden rack