In House Maids - The Ultimate In House Help

Many people have maids who come in once a week, or at some
other arranged interval, to help clean their home. Others prefer to have a in
house maid available every day.
A lot of people feel that it is impossible to
have a live-in maid because of the huge expense that comes along with having
one. This is simply not true. If you have a large enough home to accommodate an
extra person, then a live-in maid could actually reduce your cleaning costs.
Half, if not more, of a live-in maid's salary is paid not monetarily, but by
providing them a room, paying utilities, and sometimes providing food.

There is an increased amount of flexibility in having a
live-in maid as opposed to one who lives out. A live-in maid can handle a lot of
the daily tasks, such as picking up around the house or cooking meals for the
family. You can also choose to assign additional projects as needed, such as
polishing silverware or re-arranging kitchen cabinets. Plus the fact that they
are available every single day, not just on certain occasions.

Being a live-in maid is an ideal situation for a lot of
people who are moving to a new area. Becoming a live-in maid provides them with
a place to stay which they otherwise may not be able to afford. Often, the
family will become very close to the maid and keep in touch even if they move on
to other things. Single parents are especially amicable to this type of
situation because it can be very difficult to afford room and board for two
people (the parent and child) on one person's salary alone. In addition, this
type of situation can allow them to stay at home with their own child while
earning a living.

There are disadvantages to live-in maids, both for the
maid and the employer. For the maid, it is often long hours. There are usually
no benefits like health insurance. Some families can be unbearable to work for,
treating the maid as more of a servant, and this can be difficult to get away
from if you are counting on them for your living situation. For the employer,
they must be wary of untrustworthy people who may try to steal from them. Also,
if the maid gets hurt during their employ, the homeowner can be held liable for
medical bills and other expenses related to the injury.

Anyone considering becoming or hiring a live-in maid
should do research to educate themselves on the topic. Consider speaking to
others in similar situations that have been or used a live-in maid. That way you
can be prepared for whatever may come your way.

~Aazdak Alisimo