Finding a good nanny for your child or a reliable housekeeper is something few of us are prepared for. Listings look alike, profiles blur together, and every candidate seems lovely at the interview. Yet a wrong choice costs time, money, and peace of mind at home. I'm a sociologist by training and an HR specialist, and hiring domestic staff is my professional field. That's why I wrote two practical guides: “The Perfect Nanny” and “The Perfect Housekeeper.”
In them, I explain how to choose a nanny and how to hire a housekeeper: what to look for when you first meet, how to agree on duties, and how to build a working relationship that feels comfortable for everyone. Both books include tests that help assess skills. And if you work as a nanny or housekeeper yourself, they'll show you what employers really expect and how to become the kind of professional families value and recommend.