Our 105 page Guide to Live-in Domestic Couple Jobs in the UK is an ebook supplied in PDF format and is immediately available to read.
This isn't a fairy tale—it's a candid, 20-year journey behind the imposing doors of the UK's wealthiest households, told with bracing honesty by Craig and Kirsten Bruun.
In "A Guide to Live-in Domestic Couple Jobs in the UK," you'll get the real story:
- The Best and the Worst: We worked for three brilliant employers and two awful ones. You’ll read about our best job with an informal family with children and their worst job, a "Job from Hell" involving dementia, domestic violence, and a toxic work environment.
- The Money and the Risk: Discover the real financial value of live-in roles. But you’ll also learn that your greatest benefit—the accommodation—is your greatest vulnerability.
- Reading Between the Lines: Get an honest translation of job advert clichés: learn that "flexible hours" can mean your phone rings at 23:00 and 06:00, and "part of the family" often means professional boundaries are non-existent.
- Triumphs and Hard Lessons: Follow our story from our first job at Allington Castle to working for a billionaire in London. We also share the tactics bad employers use, from "weaponised 'must be flexible'" to the ultimate threat: "I'll make sure you never work in domestic service again".
This guide doesn't sugarcoat the experience. It offers a necessary look at the "Dark Side of Service"alongside the genuine rewards. If you're considering a live-in role, or just curious about the world few people truly understand, this book is essential reading. It's the honest account you need to enter this profession with your eyes wide open. Download our ebook