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What to discuss before hiring household staff

Before you meet any candidate, it helps to have a short list of essentials ready: the exact duties involved, the working hours you expect, whether the role is live-in, and any house rules that matter to your family. Being specific from the first conversation means fewer misunderstandings later and a clearer basis for both sides to agree terms. It also makes it easier for us to discuss candidates whose experience actually matches what your household needs, rather than a generic job title.

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Agree on duties, working hours and any live-in arrangements before you start, and keep a record of what has been discussed so expectations are clear on both sides.