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[quote=Anonymous] NP here.   I am always amazed that on this forum the discussion about domestic help  very quickly falls into a discussion about SAHM/WOHM or who is lazy or a slob.  People think it is elitist and something only people with a lot of money need or afford.

I am a DMV middle class (retired WOHM) SAHM with school going kids.  We do not live in a great school area in MoCo.  For the past 10 years I have employed a lady who I pay hourly to tackle every household chore that I can think of.  I pay an average of $300 a week to her.  She does cleaning, laundry, de-cluttering, organizing, prep work for cooking, water my plants, picks up my dry-cleaning, helps as a server during parties etc.

I feel that while it is an expense, she is providing a great service to me. My kids excel at school, my husband has leisure time when he comes home. I can volunteer for things that I care about, I can pursue my hobbies, and maintain my busy social life.    She also works for people in very posh and expensive neighborhoods but people are either reluctant to either pay her a good wage or they do not treat her with respect.   Anyways, she usually dumps them when she finds new clients, but has stayed with me for the past 10 years.  The fact is if you get a good, efficient, cheerful and reliable helper, you pay them the wage that they deserve and treat them well - and they will make your life a whole lot easier.

I cut my expenses in other places, but not with this person.  Why? She impacts the quality and well being of my entire family.  I also love to live in a well organized and well run house.  It gives me immense peace of mind and happiness.   Even middle class people pay for therapists and diamond engagement rings and cocaine habit - I pay for this person and have embraced this expense. [/quote]

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