Hi Austin moms, how much do you pay your housekeeper, and what does she do for that amount?
For example-
Mondays $225 whole house takes 4ish hours (2ppl)
Thursdays $130 2ish hours and that’s a tidy plus washing and folding and putting away laundry.

Now that we’re settling into our life as a family of 5, there’s just so many piles of stuff everywhere. Our kids are little and require a lot of attention, help, and we have a lot of potty accidents. I realize that it’s time for our oldest child to start doing a little more, but I sort of wish I had our housekeeper come over 3x per week with a solid plan for what to do each time she comes.

I will say- I ordered a Hidden Helper from amazon and the kids have started to help with the dishes more. That thing’s been great.

Tips appreciated.
Thanks moms!

Put sand and food coloring or acrylic paint in a jar or Ziploc bag and shaaaaaake. Boom, sand art.

2 things:

1. Focus on your skills
2. Co-create

Here's what I mean...

1. Skills- what are you really good at, and what would you like to have someone else do? Your industry switches are pretty different, so in a world where storytelling and marketing yourself isn't going anywhere, you need to learn how to weave your strengths into an elevator pitch that explains why you were good at previous jobs, and what you can do for the next company you want to work for.

2. Co-create.
   High performers don't apply for roles posted online.
   High performers are clear on what they want (you-flexibility, upward growth), what they can offer (skills), and what they won't put up with. I think you should also make a list of dream companies + why you want to work there as a north star.
   From there, you pitch, network, and you convince people why they need you. You figure out where there is white space in an org you're interested in, and how you can make an impact. Then you communicate that impact plan to the hiring manager or decision maker.
   Don't apply for jobs. Make them.

I've been there! Wait, I'm still there most days. Do you have good "systems" set up so you can try to automate as much as possible? What about sitting down to work through Persist w/ your spouse? (https://www.timeforpersist.com/free-careload-assessment) Have you considered hiring help in the form of a house manager or family assistant (https://www.mysagehaus.com/) to take some stuff off your plate? I hired a girl from the Chi O babysitters group to run errands and do stuff around the house for me, and its SO helpful + the same cost as a babysitter. What about that idea? I have so much empathy for you. We (moms) are expected to do way too much.

@Jaime-MomBrain that is super cheap!! Woah