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My Worst Experience With a Bad House Help

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  This my bad Experience With a Bad House Help — And Why I’ll Never Hire From a Street Corner Again — As Narrated by our Kilimani Client There’s something deeply unsettling about trusting a total stranger with your home, your children, and your peace of mind. Yet, for many of us in Nairobi, it’s a risk we must take when life’s demands leave us little time for household duties. A few months ago, I found myself in desperate need of a house help. My regular nanny had left to attend to family issues back home, and I had just resumed a demanding job in Kilimani. My mornings had turned chaotic — burnt breakfasts, unmade beds, and endless laundry. I needed help fast. 🌪️ The Temptation of a “Quick Fix” Bureau My Worst Experience With a Bad House Help One Saturday morning, as I hurried to the market, I passed a small noticeboard nailed to a rusty gate along Ngong Road. A handwritten paper screamed in bold letters: “HOUSE GIRLS AVAILABLE – RELIABLE & TRUSTWORTHY. CHEAP RATES!” Beh...

How to Interview a House Help Professionally (Expert Hiring Tips) Interview Questions

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Hiring a house help is a major decision. You’re not just choosing someone to clean or cook—you’re selecting a person who will spend time inside your home, around your family, and possibly your children. That means the interview process is one of the most important steps in finding the right domestic worker. At House Girls Village & Bureau in Nairobi, we professionally match, interview, and evaluate house helps for families across Kenya. Below is a complete guide on how to interview a house help professionally, including the right questions to ask, traits to look for, and mistakes to avoid. 1. Preparing Before the Interview Before you meet the candidate, clearly define what your home needs. Consider whether you require support with: Cleaning Laundry Cooking Childcare Elderly care Running errands Having a clear job description: Helps the candidate understand expectations Prevents misunderstandings Makes the interview more productive Suggested Read...

Why You Should Hire Your House Help from a Trusted Bureau

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  Finding a reliable, trustworthy, and well-trained house help can be a challenge for many families in Nairobi. Whether you need a nanny, domestic worker, or caregiver, the process of recruiting, vetting, and training takes time and comes with risks. That’s why it’s always wiser to hire your house help from a  registered and professional House Girls Bureau  like  HOUSE GIRLS VILLAGE & BUREAU  — a premier domestic staff agency trusted by hundreds of homes across Nairobi and its environs. Why You Should Hire Your House Help from a Trusted Bureau 1️⃣ Professional Vetting & Background Checks At House Girls Village & Bureau , we thoroughly screen and vet every candidate before recommendation. We verify their previous work experience, conduct background checks, and ensure they have clean conduct records — so you can welcome your house help with confidence and peace of mind. 2️⃣ Proper Training Before Placement Our recruits are not just house girls — the...