by supergirl » Sun Nov 24, 2013 11:37 pm
Firstly i would say do not get one through an agency. They are paid so little money because the rest is agency fees thst it is a) a disgrace and b) they will not do more than just cleaning
If your current cleaner is good why not increasing her hours? And reorganised your week so she comes 2-3 times a week for 3hrs.
Depending on the size of your house, 6hrs might just be enough for cleaning and a bit of ironing?
In my experience, if you want an housekeeper you need to pay more (i pay mine £10/hrs for 12hrs per week but she comes 4 days a week). It is very hard to find one. Since my very good housekeeper left me after 5yrs, it took me 3 ladies (the first 2 where from an agency and at £7.50/hrs it didnt work as they were just a) not willing and b) had no idea how to organise themselves to do it efficiently and thoroughly) to find a great lady. Your best bet, start with asking some people at school.
Last thing, once you find her, nurture her so she ll want to stay!
Firstly i would say do not get one through an agency. They are paid so little money because the rest is agency fees thst it is a) a disgrace and b) they will not do more than just cleaning
If your current cleaner is good why not increasing her hours? And reorganised your week so she comes 2-3 times a week for 3hrs.
Depending on the size of your house, 6hrs might just be enough for cleaning and a bit of ironing?
In my experience, if you want an housekeeper you need to pay more (i pay mine £10/hrs for 12hrs per week but she comes 4 days a week). It is very hard to find one. Since my very good housekeeper left me after 5yrs, it took me 3 ladies (the first 2 where from an agency and at £7.50/hrs it didnt work as they were just a) not willing and b) had no idea how to organise themselves to do it efficiently and thoroughly) to find a great lady. Your best bet, start with asking some people at school.
Last thing, once you find her, nurture her so she ll want to stay!
