I am gradually settling for the thought that there are only two pathways to get your ideal domestic staff: It’s either you are paying for them or grooming them. Most employers fall into one of these two pathways. If you are on the paying pathway, […]
“I can hardly keep these domestic staff. They are so lazy. I am a perfectionist and I can’t stand dirt. So it is better for me to send them away than keep complaining over everything they do.” The lie of perfectionism is the lie employers […]
From the title, you are probably wondering that of all the places lessons could be picked from, we had to go all the way to Babylon. This is a story you are very familiar with regardless of the religion you favor. I am so sure […]
Happy new year and decade mama! I am excited that you are still visiting this site in 2020. That says a lot to me. I hope you are committed to running and structuring your home differently in this new year, such that domestic staff issues […]
I define on-boarding as the “action or process of welcoming and integrating your new maid into your home and familiarizing her with her new job”. In my experience in domestic staff management, I have discovered that for many maids, starting well has never been the […]
You may agree with me that to have a successful and drama-free maid experience in Nigeria or even Africa is no small feat. I have met employers who have had quite a high number of staff pass through their homes; some great, some terrible that […]
Can I get you to exercise your mind for a minute? Imagine seeing a vacancy announced for your ultimate dream job. Let’s assume it is as the Personal Assistant to Alhaji Aliko Dangote (Who is the richest man in Africa right now) on Social Responsibilities […]
Hiiii, So this is my first article for the year 2018 on the website! Happy new year. I have been active on social media and in the community and from today, I’ll be extending the activity to the website. In this article, I discuss the […]
Truthfully, we know that not every graduate will get a corporate job immediately after NYSC or eventually. It is not a Nigerian problem. Even the biggest economies in the world have shortage of jobs. Some of us know some people who have made up their minds […]
“Mummy, I’m going to work as a live-in house help for two years”. How would you feel as a parent if you heard these words voiced by your daughter, who you have spent quite a fortune on educating? Surprised? Curious? Angry? I hear people call […]