This Blog is dedicated specifically to give all of you disgruntled, frustrated and confused household employers and employees a chance to write in and comment on the daily problems you are having with each other. From working on both sides for the last 20 years, I know the many situations that have caused problems and often times led to terminating the relationship. Although, in many instances, it is not a question of right from wrong, but more a personal choice, the first question is "who is the boss?" However, just because you have the label "boss" does not mean that you know how to be a good one. Employers constantly fail at conducting themselves properly with their household help. Strange as it seems, I have found that many high-powered executives appear lost as managers of their homes and staff. It is uncomfortable to find that your home is no longer a sanctuary because of the problems and attitude you face with the household help. In the same light, household employees are making the same mistakes at the workplace and have a limited understanding of how to conduct themselves with their employers. No one likes to work in a place where there is dissension and a sense of not feeling appreciated. So, you can see, this is a two-way street with real sides to each story from both perspectives.
Write me and let me begin to help you solve these problems based on my experience in the field.
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3 comments:
Dear Marta. Good job. Finally someone have a great idea to help us. I have a lot to share.I know you'll be impartial to the comments, but what a great way o communicating with our bosses without expressing our names.
Thank you so much. Please begin writing. I am just beginning to get this blog publicized and would love to begin hearing from everyone. This is your safe haven to vent.
Today a nanny/housekeeper was let go because on her first day she appeared to be more of a cleaner than a nanny. It was clear that she had experience in both areas, but the mother did not feel as though she excelled in childcare. One day is not sufficient to show anyone your skills in any area. First days on the job, however, must be diligently handled. The employee has to put her first foot forward and do the very best to inpress the employer. The employer needs to have a little bit of patience and provide some training so that the employee is guided to some degree. Every job is different, and in every new position there will be a learning curve.
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