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 […]

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 […]