Domestic Staff Forum Archives | Polo & Tweed https://poloandtweed.com/question/category/domestic-staff-forum Domestic Staff Recruitment | Domestic Training Fri, 30 May 2025 12:04:36 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://poloandtweed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cropped-Polo-tweed-gold-JPG-32x32.jpg Domestic Staff Forum Archives | Polo & Tweed https://poloandtweed.com/question/category/domestic-staff-forum 32 32 Is a chauffeur a good job? https://poloandtweed.com/question/is-a-chauffeur-a-good-job Fri, 01 May 2020 13:00:54 +0000 https://poloandtweed.com/?post_type=dwqa-question&p=15175 I enjoy driving and am a member of IAMs, what are the up, and down, sides of being a chauffeur? Would you recommend it? Thank you

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]]> I enjoy driving and am a member of IAMs, what are the up, and down, sides of being a chauffeur? Would you recommend it?
Thank you

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]]> Apply for Nanny position through Polo and Tweed? https://poloandtweed.com/question/apply-nanny-position-polo-tweed Tue, 09 Jan 2018 10:27:06 +0000 https://poloandtweed.com/?post_type=dwqa-question&p=5014 How do I apply for nanny job placement through Polo & Tweed? Is there somewhere I can send my resume?

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]]> How do I apply for nanny job placement through Polo & Tweed? Is there somewhere I can send my resume?

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]]> Typical Nanny duties? https://poloandtweed.com/question/typical-nanny-duties Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:57:04 +0000 http://poloandtweed.com/?post_type=dwqa-question&p=1905 Ladies (and gents!) what do your employers typically ask you to do outside of duties directly related to children? I’m a professional nanny (this is my first family) and I just wondered if its normal to be asked to do children’s laundry and tidy their room?

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]]> Ladies (and gents!) what do your employers typically ask you to do outside of duties directly related to children? I’m a professional nanny (this is my first family) and I just wondered if its normal to be asked to do children’s laundry and tidy their room?

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]]> Overtime for Nannies? https://poloandtweed.com/question/overtime-for-nannies Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:57:04 +0000 http://poloandtweed.com/?post_type=dwqa-question&p=1906 As a nanny do you get paid for overtime? I’ve been asked to do overtime with my employer but don’t know what to say or how much to charge!

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]]> As a nanny do you get paid for overtime? I’ve been asked to do overtime with my employer but don’t know what to say or how much to charge!

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]]> Extra babysitting? https://poloandtweed.com/question/extra-babysitting Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:57:04 +0000 http://poloandtweed.com/?post_type=dwqa-question&p=1907 I work for a lovely family and occasionally (very rarely) they ask me to babysit. Should I charge them extra and if so how much?

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]]> I work for a lovely family and occasionally (very rarely) they ask me to babysit. Should I charge them extra and if so how much?

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]]> Products for children? https://poloandtweed.com/question/products-for-children Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:57:04 +0000 http://poloandtweed.com/?post_type=dwqa-question&p=1908 I’m a newly qualified maternity nurse and the mother I work for has asked me to use Johnsons & Johnsons at bath time with the new born. What is everyone’s thoughts on this line of products?

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]]> I’m a newly qualified maternity nurse and the mother I work for has asked me to use Johnsons & Johnsons at bath time with the new born. What is everyone’s thoughts on this line of products?

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]]> Butler Stick? https://poloandtweed.com/question/butler-stick https://poloandtweed.com/question/butler-stick#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:57:04 +0000 http://poloandtweed.com/?post_type=dwqa-question&p=1909 As a junior Butler a more senior Butler asked me to use a Butler stick – what is this – I’ve never heard of it!!!!

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]]> As a junior Butler a more senior Butler asked me to use a Butler stick – what is this – I’ve never heard of it!!!!

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]]> https://poloandtweed.com/question/butler-stick/feed 1 Transition from House Manager to Butler https://poloandtweed.com/question/transition-from-house-manager-to-butler Mon, 26 Sep 2016 23:03:32 +0000 http://poloandtweed.com/?post_type=dwqa-question&p=1891 I’ve worked for over 10 years as a house manager for mainly Russian clients. More and more of my clients expect me to have Butler skills, but I don’t have any formal training or qualifications. Is it worth taking courses, or is there any advice you can give me to transition into a new position […]

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]]> I’ve worked for over 10 years as a house manager for mainly Russian clients. More and more of my clients expect me to have Butler skills, but I don’t have any formal training or qualifications. Is it worth taking courses, or is there any advice you can give me to transition into a new position which is more focused on being a Butler rather than being a house manager?

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]]> New Nanny in Notting Hill https://poloandtweed.com/question/new-nanny-in-notting-hill Mon, 26 Sep 2016 23:03:32 +0000 http://poloandtweed.com/?post_type=dwqa-question&p=1892 Hi – I’m a nanny working for a lovely family in Notting Hill. I’m looking for suggestions of nice activities for me to take my children (aged 4&6) after school when the weather is bad and we need fun stuff to do. I’m new to London so would love some suggestions from nannies or people […]

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]]> Hi – I’m a nanny working for a lovely family in Notting Hill. I’m looking for suggestions of nice activities for me to take my children (aged 4&6) after school when the weather is bad and we need fun stuff to do. I’m new to London so would love some suggestions from nannies or people in the area! 🙂

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]]> First Job as a PA https://poloandtweed.com/question/first-job-pa Mon, 26 Sep 2016 18:04:53 +0000 http://poloandtweed.com/?post_type=dwqa-question&p=1884 I am thinking about becoming a personal assistant and I’m curious to know how many years of experience it will take to get a high paying job as a PA? How long do you usually have to intern for?

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]]> I am thinking about becoming a personal assistant and I’m curious to know how many years of experience it will take to get a high paying job as a PA? How long do you usually have to intern for?

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