This is something that applicants find very difficult to understand and is in fact one of the main reasons why they do not receive responses to their application.

In this industry, yes, many positions are “live-in” and many families are open to the idea of ​​bringing someone from far away. However, many positions do not come with any accommodation and are not even open to relocation candidates.

Many candidates are open to the idea of ​​traveling or possibly moving anywhere for work. However, not all families are open to the idea of ​​bringing someone from far away.

When candidates are willing to travel or relocate for work it opens up more opportunities for them.

When families are able to offer accommodation or are open to relocation applicants, it increases their chance of finding the right nanny.

But here’s the thing: Families are under no obligation to provide housing or offer relocation. They are also not obliged to consider relocation candidates. And this is precisely what many candidates have difficulty understanding.

When candidates are willing to travel or relocate for work, they generally assume that all families are open to the idea of ​​bringing someone from far away, but they are wrong!

These candidates are applying for live-out positions everywhere (across the country and even around the world), even if they can’t commute. They even apply when the job postings say “local candidates only” and they don’t live locally at all, and they don’t understand why they never hear back from their applications…

When we talk to these candidates, they say they understand the requirements and are applying because they are willing to relocate or travel at their own expense.

This is an argument that can be understood. Job hunting isn’t easy, so it can be tempting to consider paying all business expenses yourself if it will help you find work. But honestly it can be very “dangerous” and you can get into big financial problems if you decide to travel or move at your own expense. Indeed, it doesn’t always work between candidates and families. What if things don’t go as planned? Are you ready to pay for another move or a return trip?

Many candidates are willing to take this risk unfortunately, especially if they are desperate for a job. But serious families and agencies generally do not want to bring someone from far away at their own expense knowing that there is always a possibility that the placement will not work out.

It can actually be a red flag if a family or agency offers you a position and asks you to travel or relocate at your own expense.

Sometimes, yes, “Live-out” means “open to relocation candidates” or “with separate private accommodation offered”, but most of the time “Live-out” means “local candidates only”.

In general, when Live-out positions come with separate private accommodation or are open to relocation candidates, this is stated explicitly in the job posting.

If nothing is explicitly stated in the job advert, you should consider that “live-out” means that the family is seeking local candidates and that they want someone who is already based in their area and who will be able to come to them each day.

Your location and commute may be enough for recruiters and employers to decide that you are not the right candidate for the position.

If you are applying for live-out positions that are not local to you and are wondering why you are not hearing back from your applications, now you have the answer!

 

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