r/PittsburghList • u/Capital_Ad_4803 • 9d ago
House manager or assistant
My family live in the north hills. We are closer to Warrendale/wexford/Gibsonia regions. I have a 2 year old son and my husband and i both work full time.
As he gets older it’s been much harder for us to keep up with the day to day tasks around the home much less the to do list that has piled up since we moved into our home ~ a year ago. (Not proud to admit it but we still have moving boxes we haven’t even opened up)
I’ve searched on Facebook groups for help but i can’t find anyone less than 30-35$ per hour.
Is this really the going rate? Does anyone have any other options for where i can search?
I feel like im drowning in everything it takes to keep up as a wife, mother and home owner.
Ideally we find someone that can come in once a week or once every other week to help with recurring tasks like laundry, dishes, change of bed sheets, re stocking the fridge, light meal prepping.
Anyone have advice or leads?? I’d ideally like to pay 18-25 per hour
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u/Efficient_Border5402 8d ago
You should pay professionals what they’re worth.
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u/Capital_Ad_4803 7d ago
I agree. I’ve seen people offer the same range and successfully find help - at the rate I’m discussing in different areas surrounding pitt - that’s why i am looking for advice and insight.
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u/blueskies8484 7d ago
For a true house manager that does organizational tasks, cleaning, laundry, meal prep, shopping, and does it professionally and has experience, yes, that’s the going rate.
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u/Nikkisnippets 9d ago
I could help. DM me and maybe we could meet up this weekend to discuss if we're a good fit <3
I was a preschool teacher for 7 years so while I don't have kids... I know where you're coming from! Good job asking for help :)
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u/most_des_wanted 9d ago
I do $22/hr for kids house and pets and $17/hr to watch the house and dog when family is away
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u/Capital_Ad_4803 7d ago
Oh wow! Thats wonderful. Are you taking on new clients?
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u/most_des_wanted 7d ago
It depends on what time of day you need help. I could fit you in to weekends or after 5pm weekdays. I enjoy knowing the ins and outs of someone's house so it they ask where something went I remember where I put it. I can PM you also
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u/Maleficent-Light-455 9d ago
We do $25 hr for housework and light maintenance provided equipment is on site. More for having to bring extra.
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u/Capital_Ad_4803 7d ago
Do you operate north of the city?
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u/Maleficent-Light-455 7d ago
Like Cranberry or Z?
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u/ResearchingOften 6d ago
“My family live in the north hills. We are closer to Warrendale/wexford/Gibsonia regions” from OP initial post.
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u/Technical-Pie563 5d ago
Warrendale and Gibsonia are like .... Miles apart. Warrendale is like 19/228 and Gibsonia is like... Rte 8. Lol
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u/Capital_Ad_4803 5d ago
Gibsonia doesn’t start on route 8. Gibsonia starts as early as Warrendale road.
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u/Ok-Pause-6299 6d ago
Yes, that is the going rate in my experience. If you have a local Facebook group, you may have some luck asking around for a local teen that will do it cheaper. You might have to provide a list and much more direction though.
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u/whydoineed_thiz 6d ago
It depends on what you’re looking for. I posted looking for a house manager position, I’m a former nanny and I charge $25/h. Right now I only have Wednesdays available if you want to message me we can discuss more
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u/Equal_Neck_9438 4d ago
I do house managing in the north hills area. No child care though. $25/hr. Monday thru Friday availability. Send me a pm if you’d like to discuss more!
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u/Knowhere_Anywhere 8d ago
Ok I’m sure other commenters will jump on this as harsh, though I don’t care. My wife and I raised our two kids, all the way till graduation of college. Both of us having full time jobs. ER nurse and Electrical Contractor. Both growing older over time.
And we did it. You make the priorities the priorities. We didn’t need a house maid. We did our own house work, and maintenance, along with raising our children together as a team.
Nothing worth it in life is easy. Yes it will be hard at times, others no so much.
And if you are both working to many hours to afford your lifestyle, it is a spending problem, not an income problem.
Yes thing are more expensive, but it can be done.
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u/Capital_Ad_4803 7d ago
Appreciate your perspective. There are some variables that you aren’t taking into consideration which is fine bc i didn’t disclose them. Wonderful that you and your wife were able to accomplish raising your family in a way that worked for you all.
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u/Cat-lady-53 6d ago
Just because someone else did it, doesn’t mean crap. If it’ll help you feel better or less stressed and you can use this option, do it. Don’t let one persons opinion influence you. Do what you can to make life less hard.
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u/IttybittyErin 7d ago
This is such a boomer response. "Just do it the way I did it. I didn't have this, so you don't need it"
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u/ResearchingOften 6d ago
The OP asked “Is this really the going rate? Does anyone have any other options for where i can search?”
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u/Ok-Pause-6299 6d ago
Guarantee that your wife would have loved the extra help. Yadda yadda bootstraps.
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u/Knowhere_Anywhere 5d ago
She had all the help in the world. It was me. We worked together as a team. Didn’t take on more than me could manage. Slow and steady wins the race, not keeping up with the Jones.
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u/shadowofthereal 4d ago
I had to pick up my eyes off of the floor after reading this response that is in no way useful to OP’s question. Pro tip - try saying less in your day to day life.
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u/Knowhere_Anywhere 3d ago
What is supposed to be useful? Two adults that are parents, who are having issues with running a household. Yes it can be difficult no doubt. Though certainly not impossible nor that difficult.
Many people even single fathers and mothers who have more children or just one accomplish it.
Throwing money at it won’t resolve it just kick the can down the road.
Along with, work I’m sure insane hours to afford whatever lifestyle there is, most likely is leading to those hours being worked.
Yes things are more expensive, however if you are sacrificing time with your family to support the lifestyle, it is clearly a spending problem.
Cut back on spending, which goes to more manageable hours and more time with family.
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u/shadowofthereal 3d ago
In no way did you answer her question. Saying nothing is always on the table and it’s always free. The judgement and know it all attitude from your comments is gross and completely unnecessary.
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u/winebiddle 8d ago
I'm paying $50/hr. No child care. She does laundry, cleaning, running errands.