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Ever wondered what domestic staff earn around the world? Morgan Richez, co-founder of Morgan & Mallet, breaks down global salary trends in luxury household staffing.

From his start as a butler in London to building an international agency, Morgan reveals why salaries are climbing and which countries pay the most. Learn about the candidate shortage affecting wealthy families and how to attract experienced staff in today's market.

Discover practical insights about pay expectations across different roles and locations, plus why flexibility and career development keep household staff loyal long-term.

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Ellie Littlechild started out babysitting, built a career as a nanny in UHNW households across the UK and Dubai, and now recruits nannies for Morgan & Mallet International.

In this episode, she shares everything candidates need to know about breaking into this world and staying in it.

We cover:

• What a strong CV actually looks like for private household roles -- and the common mistakes that get candidates dismissed before the interview.
• How to show professionalism during trials and interviews with UHNW families, from how you dress to how you handle a question you are not expecting.
• Why emotional intelligence matters more than almost any other skill in a private household, and how to develop it.

Ellie also covers the soft skills that make the biggest difference day to day, how to protect your own wellbeing in demanding roles, and why networking is one of the most underrated tools for building a career in this industry.

Practical, honest, and told from real experience.

Full episode available here: https://www.householdstaff.agency/podcast/how-to-become-a-nanny-for-uhnw-families

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• Nanny jobs: https://www.householdstaff.agency/nanny-jobs/

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In this episode, Ben W speaks with Morgan Richez, co-founder of Morgan & Mallet Household, about how the recent Iran war has disrupted luxury household staffing across the Middle East.

Morgan shares insights from his three and a half years living in Dubai and running M&M's regional office during this challenging period.

Morgan explains how M&M adapted when expat clients fled Dubai while local families continued hiring.

He discusses the travel restrictions that made it nearly impossible to move European and American candidates to the region, forcing the agency to temporarily close their Dubai office and allow remote work.

Key take aways:

• Household staffing demand from wealthy local families remains stable even during regional conflicts, while expat clients typically pause hiring and relocate temporarily.

• European and American household staff now command higher salaries in Middle Eastern markets due to perceived risk and reduced candidate supply.

• International staffing agencies benefit from geographic diversification, allowing them to shift focus between markets when regional disruptions occur.

• Dubai serves as the central hub for Middle Eastern household staffing because most regional business owners maintain offices there regardless of their home country.

• Chef positions experienced unexpected growth in demand during the Iran conflict, while butler and housekeeper requests remained steady.

If you're considering international household staff placement, our guide on taking household staff abroad covers essential legal requirements.

For insights on working with wealthy families in challenging environments, our comprehensive resource explains what to expect.

Episode link: https://www.householdstaff.agency/podcast/iran-war-impact-luxury-staffing

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