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Today is not Yesterday: Household Management and COVID

As Household Managers begin returning to work, they are going to be tasked with many new responsibilities. The expression “Walking / Working Manager” is taking on increased saliency as households recover from the real psychological scars created by COVID, quarantine and pandemic fears (which are ongoing). A Manager who sits …

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How To Become A Household Manager

I am often asked by individuals with varying professional and educational backgrounds for suggestions on ways to “break in to” the Private Service field. Specifically, I am most frequently asked for ideas on how one might become a Household Manager. The route to becoming a household manager It is a …

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What the Butler Does

The butler has long held a fascination for the world. Imperturbable, dependable and honest are just some of the sobriquets accorded to this almost mythical figure. He, for that was the case, was originally the key holder of the cellar, and bouteiller from French, was his original title. Over the …

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