Domestic Couples: Two is Better Than One

So, What Exactly Are Domestic Couples?

A domestic couple is two people who have a relationship and have decided to work together. Their skills are primarily focused on maintaining and managing a household. Each of them brings complementary skills so they can work together to address a wide variety of household maintenance needs. Usually, the couple lives in a nearby home or within the household they work for. This intimacy tends to curate long-term working relationships between the employer and employees.

Teamwork is Key

The collaboration of a domestic couple is what makes this domestic staffing option so beneficial. Because these couples have worked and lived together, they are able to communicate and work harmoniously on the upkeep of your home. Compare this to having to hire two separate domestic workers, who rarely communicate, and you have to coordinate. 

Beneficial Combinations of Skills

Since these couples often have complementary skills, you can hire a couple to address several things at once. Needs often addressed are cooking, cleaning, laundry, child care, grocery shopping, pool cleaning and yard work. Furthermore, every couple may have specialized skills such as antique maintenance and security experience. This is enticing as every family has different needs and every domestic couple is different. 

Problem Resolution

If you have two separate workers that have an issue or disagreement, you may have to be the one to mediate. With couples, they typically keep this private, and will address personal issues on their own time. 

Long Term Relationships

Domestic partners typically live alongside the families they work for. This tends to result in a close relationship where both parties are dedicated to one another. Once a family finds a domestic couple that’s the correct fit, they may go on to work with that family for many years.

Flexibility for Travelers

With traveling, stress is often based around addressing home matters while you are gone. If you tend to travel often, domestic couples are a great asset. They can watch over your house while you are gone, no matter how long. This insures the security and the continued maintenance of your home. 

Local Assistance 

With your very own maintenance team right in your home, you can find comfort in the fact that you have help right around the corner. A domestic couple is always conveniently located and therefore more flexible to address your needs at multiple times of the day.  

Finding the Right Fit

When searching for a domestic couple, it is important first to consider your needs as a household.  A skill set is likely the first thing you will want to address when selecting a domestic couple. Secondly, you should consider how physically demanding the work you need is, and what level of experience you desire. This is important when considering the age of the couple. Finally, personality and lifestyle should be considered. This is why families often hire a domestic couple on a trial period, so they can see if they are a long-term fit.

If you are in the Atlanta, Miami Beach, Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, or Naples, Florida area and are considering hiring a domestic couple, please contact Joanna Gray Agency here.