Demand for Household Staff Soars, Driving Salaries to Record Highs

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Wealthy individuals are hiring more household staff, including private chefs and butlers, leading to record-high salaries and increased job-hopping.
Demand for roles like personal assistants and nannies has surged due to complex lives and multiple properties.

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Wealthy individuals are hiring more household staff, including private chefs and butlers, leading to record-high salaries and increased job-hopping. Demand for roles like personal assistants and nannies has surged due to complex lives and multiple properties.

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