If you are considering becoming a nanny and you can't decide between being a live-in nanny or a live-out nanny, here are some things to consider.

A live-in nanny will live in the home of the family in which you are hired to nanny for. Most often you will be given one room in which to live with hopefully your own bathroom provided. If you think you will feel comfortable living with people you don't know well (at least at the beginning) and are comfortable sharing an eating area with a family who isn't your own, then being a live-in nanny may not be uncomfortable for you. You may not feel the level of privacy you would have living in the home of the family you are a nanny for, but if this does not concern you, then you may feel comfortable being a live-in nanny.

If you aren't comfortable living with your employer around the clock, then perhaps you should look into live-out nanny positions. Many live-out nannies enjoy having their own space outside of work, a place where he or she can unwind without little ones or others around. This is why a live-out nanny position may be for you if you feel the need for your own space and privacy.

If you are looking for a full-time nanny job, you need to think about your own comfort level and whether or not you would feel you have enough privacy being a live-in nanny verses a live-out nanny.

Unfortunately, overseas sponsored nannies do not have this choice as you must all work as live-in for the first 24 months minimum before deciding to work as live-in or live-out.