Seeking Regular Trustworthy Housekeeper / Meal Prep / Errand Runner - Where To Look?
Hi there!
I'm not sure if I'm asking for the moon or not, but my husband and I would like to hire someone who can come 2-3 days a week for 5-6 hours/time to help us with housecleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, meal prep (based on menus I give them), and occasional household projects.
I've posted my ad to Craigslist and to Care.com but I'm wondering if this kind of person exists and, if they do, where else I might look to find someone like this.
If you've hired someone like this, I would love to hear your experience!
Thank you!
Jan 28, 2018
Parent Replies
Hi. I had this situation after my second child was born. She was a recent college grad and started a few weeks before the birth and stayed on for three months. Somehow we got her for 16 an hour, but after hiring we lent her a car and used points to get her tix to Dominican Republic to see family. It was the best money we’ve ever spent. Ever. I hate living in a mess and though friends and neighbors brought meals, this person was indispensable. She drove kid one to preschool, unloaded the dishwasher, prepped meals, did laundry, held baby, etc. Found her on care.com, though at first she wasn’t responsive on email. Also posted to all the other similar sites. Hope you find someone.
Recently had no luck on care.com for a regular babysitting position at about 20 hours per week. Everyone I contacted was either not interested in that much of a commitment, or if they were, already had a position. I am surmising that if such unicorns exist on care.com, you want to grab them either before summer (as the school year ends) or just before the start of the school year as many are students on some level.
You might try to post up at Cal. I'm sure there are undergrads or graduate students who would love some extra income on a flexible schedule.