London is a vast urban area, home to around 10 million people. The average Londoner chooses to live within the M25 to be closer to their place of employment — often in a daily race to beat the dreaded rush hour and their greatest enemy: traffic. Travelling across zones takes its toll, depending on your […]

For most within the 6 major transport zones of London, public commute is a must. However, many caretakers, nannies, private chefs, and other household staff alike are refusing jobs from within zone 1. Why is that? It’s a combination of low pay in comparison to travel cost, demanding nature of inner city work environment, and […]

Many private home care workers within the UK are overworked, undervalued, and underpaid. There are many reasons contributing to this issue, such as a lack of amiable client relationships, greedy company management, and a competitive employee environment. However, the most detrimental of these is the travel time for household staff. What makes a Job worth […]

Daily commutes in London can be exhausting and mentally draining, particularly for domestic workers who face length commutes. Employers and clients alike are noticing their usual happy staff have less energy, more eyebags, and smile less. Why? It’s because these same travel times take away hours from their family, children, and hobbies. Ensuring quality time […]

London is notorious for its congested motorways and jam-packed city streets. For anybody working within transport zones 1, and 2, they don’t realize the pain of travelling inward from outer zones. A survey conducted by Maria, a housekeeper from Croydon, shows her average work commute is no less than 45 minutes, up to an hour […]

This guide explores the hidden cost of all domestic workers: Travel cost. A link to all full sized blogs can be found on our website. 1. London Household Staff’s Greatest Challenge to Date: Commute Times. Domestic workers are running into an issue that cannot be avoided: High Travel Times. This problem plagues every zone within […]

Travel Nanny

Travelling with children can be both an exciting and daunting experience. However, with the assistance of a professional nanny, your family vacation can transform into a smooth and enjoyable adventure. In this blog post, we’ll explore how a nanny for travelling with children can make your trip easier and more enjoyable. We’ll offer tips on […]

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Are you thinking about bringing your helper with you abroad for work or on holiday? You’ll need to consider a few things before packing your and your helper’s bags. Read more to be sure you are 100% ready to travel with your domestic help. Important Steps to Take Firstly, before anything else, you must ask […]