Household Staff

Many families often try to find private household staff who are able to combine certain roles and add more versatility to their household. A nanny housekeeper is a staff member who is highly sought after by households across the World due to their ability to not only take care of …

I am sure that a majority of parents are confused by how many childcare agencies there are.  Many have been operating for years and are well established, while some are relatively new.  The key when choosing a nanny agency to hire a governess, private tutor or nanny, is to choose one that …

I am sure at some point, somewhere, each of us have been told “Don’t pick up a hitchhiker!” There are times, however, that hitchhikers choose to pick us up. Those are the ones to be on guard against. Am I being cryptic enough yet? Well, let me get to the …

For many busy parents, hiring a live in nanny is a luxury when it comes to having their children cared for during the week and over the weekends due to heavy working commitments. It allows parents a lot of breathing space where childcare is concerned and peace of mind knowing that …

The benefits of a live in housekeeper Many families are reaping the benefits that come with having their own live in housekeeper. With families now leading busier lives than ever in 2019 (and the years to come..), finding time and the desire to ensure that the household is clean, hygienic …

How many times throughout history has an entire army successfully protected their ruler from repeated assassinations, attacks from foreign armies and attempted coups, only to allow their leader to be killed by a close and trusted aide? When a decision is made to provide security for a principal, (regardless of …

I cannot begin to tell you the number of times I have heard the words “a good Domestic Couple is difficult to find.” In the Domestic Staff Placement world, the sentence is something of a truism. So, why is that? Before answering that question, it makes sense to address the …

There can be a lot of confusion when it comes to employing a nanny. Can they really be self employed? Can I pay them cash in hand? Do I have to pay them a pension?   So let’s cover the basics. If you are employing a nanny, who works solely …

Being a nanny can be one of the most rewarding jobs on the planet I believe in positive thinking. By setting aside the common nanny complaints, we need to remind ourselves what we love about our job and why we do it in the first place? Nannies can make the …

When I first mentioned to my family and friends that I was considering moving to Moscow I received a lot of ‘Oh wow, well, you’re brave,’  comments and the occasional ‘Are you sure that’s the best idea?’ remarks. I never considered that what was I was doing was rather unconventional …