Ten Questions Worth Asking When You Interview a Domestic Worker
A short interview tells you more than a long CV, provided you ask the right things. Here is the list we give every client before their first meeting.
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Families ask us this every week. There is no single right answer, but there are clear signals that point one way or the other.
When live-in makes sense
If your working day starts before seven or ends after six, live-in support removes the transport problem entirely. Larger properties, households with small children and families who travel often tend to settle on live-in arrangements.
What live-in requires from you
Separate accommodation with a private entrance where possible, clear rest days and honest limits on hours. Living on the property does not mean being available all day and all night. Placements fail when that line is blurred.
When live-out is better
If you need help two or three days a week, or only during school hours, live-out is cheaper and simpler. It also suits homes with no suitable accommodation.
The middle option
Some households book a live-out helper five days a week and add a sleep-in arrangement during busy months. We can structure the placement that way from the start.
Need help applying any of this to your own household? Call 066 103 6914 and we will talk it through, whether or not you place through us.
