Read the top tips on how to negotiate your pay and benefits as a household employee by My Household Managed - experts in household staffing in Chicago whether you’re a nanny, house manager or looking to hire help in the home.

In this series we reach out to a Chicago Housekeeper that has made a career of working in private households.

The goal of the “Day in the Life of a Household Employee” blog series is to give anonymous candidates a chance to share their experience in order to provide awareness & education for anyone curious about beginning or expanding their career in the field of private domestic service.

What is an Estate Manager and what do they do? Find out from the experts in household staffing in Chicagoland and Palm Beach, My Household Managed.

Working for a High Net-Worth Family: What’s It Really like and how can you find a position in a HNW household? Find out what working for a HNW family actually entails as well as the advantages and disadvantages.

What makes a great household employee? What skills and qualities do you need to be successful in your dream job as a household staff member? Here we give you our top tips based on our expert advice.

Want to know what’s the best holiday gift for your household staff? We asked some of the best nannies, housekeepers and private household employees across Chicago and reveal the answer here on the My Household Managed blog.

Are you a nanny and expecting your own baby? Do you employ a nanny who is pregnant? If you’re unsure of what to do when it comes to maternity leave for nannies, here are our top tips to make sure you get it right and retain high-quality household staff.

Want to know exactly which duties a nanny or household manager can undertake? Here we talk about how best to navigate the boundaries between employer and staff so that everyone feels like they’re able to succeed.

Without an HR department by your side, it is easy to get accidentally carried away into people-pleasing behavior. After all, saying “yes” to impromptu trips with the children or late-night hours for the family may not seem worrisome, but without boundaries, where do you draw the line?

Want to know if you should expect to receive a raise or a bonus this year? Thinking about offering a bonus or a raise to your nanny or household employee? Here we answer common questions surrounding this topic.

For household employees like nannies, housekeepers, household managers (and more), there are many benefits to being paid “on the books” or through a payroll system.

In this blog, we’ll discuss zoom interview etiquette, first round interview advice, and what it takes to land the job.

Are you starting a new job soon or looking for tips on how to make a great first impression at a new job in a private household? Learn best practices to becoming an irreplaceable employee.

At My Household Managed we pride ourselves on the quality of candidates that we present to families. Using Scout References allows us to ensure that we have done our due diligence with our candidates and their services align with our values of attention to detail and integrity.

In the United States, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against a job applicant because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, national origin, or disability.

One of the most fun parts about fall in Chicago and its surrounding areas are the fall festivals and farms opening up! There are tons of fun activities going on throughout the end of October for both parents and kids to enjoy. 

Years of experience on a resume is something that can be gained over time, but the positive impression you make during your interview and all of the interactions beyond are what really makes or breaks your job offer!

National Nanny Recognition Week is September 18-24, 2022. Here are a few ways to show your household employee that you care and make them feel valued.