Learn about Peter's online estate management course: Essentials of Household Management. Designed with an understanding of the ever-changing nature of our profession. The content has been developed based on real-life Estate Management experiences and input from a variety of industry professionals. Those who get the most out of the course are Estate Managers, Household Managers, Executive Housekeepers, Nanny Managers, and those looking to lay a foundation for their new career.
In a recent conversation with Estate Manager Anthony Barlow, we discussed the the various mentors we have worked with throughout our careers and the opportunity to create a mentorship program.
As my dining room looks more like Santa’s workshops every day, I find myself envying the gift rooms at the homes of past employers. A gift room takes a little work to set up but it can save you during those moments when you need a birthday gift in 5 minutes, or when you're handed a 100 hostess gifts as guests arrive. Like everything in estate management, It's about having a system that works when life gets busy, which is most of the time. Set it up properly once, and you'll never go back to wrapping gifts at your desk again.
When considering a career change, starting out in the domestic field, or finding your next position as a seasoned service pro, there are a few very important considerations.
