I have 3 and I do not think I would want 4. One more room does not sound like much - but is a BIG difference. I have a DH who does the dishes - at HIS pace - which means at times he is in the way more than he is a help BUT I do have to be careful of that delicate male ego.... Just the amount of dishes generated by 2 more people for breakfast would be a killer, not counting the sheets, towels, robes, and the more frequent appointments with the dreaded ironing board! And I will close before I will deal with all the workman's comp, FICA, etc of hiring some one..
gillumhouse said:
And I will close before I will deal with all the workman's comp, FICA, etc of hiring some one.
Not trying to convince you, just commenting...everytime I see how much goes out for a 15 hour workweek (egads) I wonder if this is worth it. Everytime I get to walk out the door or clean my OWN house in a relaxed manner, I am glad we hired someone this year. Even with all the taxes involved.
You all know how I was last year with out busiest summer ever (80% occ) and doing everything just the 2 of us. I was stressed to the max. Early arrival? Go to hell. Late arrival? Follow the early arrival. Don't like what's for breakfast but didn't bother to mention that until it was put in front of you? Keep me away from sharp knives! Knowing the housekeeper is coming in and will simply ask me, 'What do I do with these wine-stained sheets, towels, blankets, quilts and all the stains on the carpet?' and that I don't have to actually handle it myself? Priceless. Seriously. She's getting a raise tomorrow. And all the tips that were left today on her day off? She's getting those, too.
There is nothing quite like being able to let someone else handle the mess so I can be gracious to the idiots who made the mess. (Note to anyone- the idiots are 2% of the guests but they take up 75% of the time needed to do this job.)
Everyone here tonight is a repeat. They love it. They are kind, share their wine, laugh and tell us great stories. There will not be a mess of any kind tomorrow for the housekeeper.
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