Working as a billionaires’ nanny has it perks.
Sonya Kumar is a caregiver to the celebrities. As a outcome, she jets off to personal islands, does the varsity run in a Lamborghini and spends 1000’s in child outlets.
The 28-year-old, from Wimbledon in London, is welcomed into the properties of A-list celebrities, rich enterprise folks, worldwide footballers and diplomats. And when she travels with them, she’s used to staying in five-star motels like The Ritz, flying first-class and consuming Michelin-star high quality meals on yachts.
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It may be gruelling taking care of the little darlings, and dealing lengthy hours, however the job actually pays nicely. Sonya rakes in a wage of as much as £200,000 per yr.
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Sonya stated: “Initially I never had any desire to work in childcare. But I did some nannying part time as a side hustle while doing another job and I realised it’s what I wanted to do.
“I signed up with some businesses and shoppers appeared to like how I offered myself – and by 21 I used to be a full-time governess.
“I’ve worked for some very well known people which has taken me all over the world – getting paid to travel is the best thing ever.
“Sometimes the shopper will simply hand me their financial institution card to pay for the whole lot, and generally I’ll have a non-public automobile and chauffer.
“I once did a school run in a Lamborghini – and I was once given £150,000 to kit out a nursery with exclusively designer gear.”
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Sonya first began working as a nanny when she was 17. At the time, she needed to complement the wages she was incomes as a restaurant supervisor.
The excessive class governess began finding out childcare, that means she’s certified to homeschool and tutor kids. She additionally signed as much as an company to assist discover work – and the roles rapidly began coming in.
She stated: “Because I was from the world of business, I knew how to handle myself and speak to clients. That’s what they wanted – someone professional and mature.”
Sonya has been a luxurious nanny for 11 years and has perfected cooking, cleansing and taking care of kids. She usually has to signal NDAs as a result of the folks she works with are so well-known.
When she’s not juggling her many duties, she’s lapping up the luxurious life. She has accompanied shoppers on journeys all all over the world, together with France, the US, Dubai, Greece, Italy and Barbados.
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The nanny stated: “Many make sure you travel the same class as what they’re travelling, and eat the same food as them.
“Some supply me a health club membership, use of their swimming swimming pools, and personal healthcare. Some have provided me a meals allowance as nicely, as much as £200, so I can get myself no matter I need to eat…
“Sometimes a client will offer to book me in for a nail artist or a massage. If I pull a muscle they’ll bring in a private physio.”
And then there are different perks, such because the “four or five figure bonuses” and designer Christmas presents.
Sonya stated: “I’ve been gifted amazing things – like £2,000 wine bottles, a Gucci belt, and La Mer beauty products.”
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The job nonetheless supplies its challenges at instances as “everything has to be perfect”. She additionally has to juggle conversations with PAs, non-public cooks, safety guards and chauffeurs.
Sonya stated: “The lifestyle and opportunities that come with the job are amazing, but you have to be on the top of your game all the time.” She has no plans to stop although.
The skilled nanny added: “Five years ago, I would have said the best thing about this job is getting designer clothes and jewellery. Now I’d say the best thing is being able to be a part of a family’s life.”
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