Confidential, independent support designed to help you navigate the realities of working in a private household with clarity and confidence.
Private Staff Life supports private household professionals with real-life workplace situations, career development and professional support. Whether you need space to talk something through, help with your CV or professional correspondence, or guidance around a workplace concern, support is discreet, practical and experience-led.
We work solely with private household professionals and do not act for employers, agencies or principals.
Explore Our Services
Services
Support Session
A private support session where we chat one-on-one about your specific needs, concerns, or any worries you have.
Available in either a 30-minute or a 60-minute format, with a personalised action plan included afterward. Perfect if you want personalised advice
Conducted virtually or over the phone
Email Support
Sometimes you just need a quick, thoughtful answer without scheduling a full call. Our email support service is perfect for those moments.
You can send in your questions or describe any challenges you are facing, and within 48 hours, you will receive a personalised, detailed response.
It's a simple, flexible way to get the support you need right in your inbox.
Interview Preparation
45-Minute session helping you feel confident and ready for interviews. Conducted virtually or over the phone.
Your session can include:
Mock interview
Coaching on answering common and difficult questions
Tips on presenting yourself professionally and guidance on what to wear for your interview, based on the household’s expectations and the role
Optional follow-up notes. Conducted virtually or over the phone
Contract Review
Your contract will be reviewed in advance, followed by a 45-minute session to go through it together.
We will dive into your contract together, explain key terms and boundaries, and make sure you walk away fully confident about what to clarify or negotiate.
Please note that this service provides practical guidance and is not legal advice.
Optional follow-up notes. Conducted virtually or over the phone
Career Roadmap & Coaching
A focused 45-minute session to help you gain clarity on your next career step.
Your session can include:
Reviewing your experience, strengths and goals
Exploring roles that suit your skill
Identifying gaps in experience or training
Discussing realistic next steps
Creating a clear action plan to move forward
Conducted virtually or over the phone. Optional follow-up notes
CV Update
Before we update your CV, we will have a 15-minute chat to understand your goals and preferences, ensuring everything’s tailored just for you.
We will take your existing CV and give it a fresh, professional update tailored to the private staff industry, so you can present yourself in the best possible light.
Conducted virtually or over the phone.
Conflict & Boundary Support
Feel your boundaries are being pushed (hours, duties, messages out of hours)
Are dealing with a difficult principal, family member, or colleague
Struggling to say “no” or raise an issue without risking your job
Want reassurance that your are not being “too sensitive” or “unreasonable”
Together we will unpack the situation, set realistic boundaries, and plan exactly what to say and do next.
Conducted virtually or over the phone. Optional follow-up notes
Resignation & Exit Support
A focused session where we plan your exit together - from drafting your resignation letter and preparing what to say, to setting boundaries and navigating any difficult conversations.
So you can leave your role on clear, confident, and professional terms.
Conducted virtually or over the phone. Optional follow-up notes
CV Update
Before we update your CV, we will have a 15-minute chat to understand your goals and preferences, ensuring everything’s tailored just for you.
We will take your existing CV and give it a fresh, professional update tailored to the private staff industry, so you can present yourself in the best possible light.
Conducted virtually or over the phone.
2026
"I could not recommend Rosie enough! She has helped me tremendously with a few difficult situations that I didn't know how to handle. Rosie's advice enabled me to stay in my current position and navigate things in a professional manner without allowing myself to be taken advantage of. We also went through my contract before signing, which was hugely helpful."
Jordan - Live-in NannyFrequently Asked Questions
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Support is offered through one-to-one sessions, email support, or practical services such as CV updates and professional written correspondence. You can choose what feels most appropriate for your situation.
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Getting started is easy. You can book an appointment directly through the Appointments page, arrange a 15-minute consultation call if you are unsure which service is right for you, or send me a message through the Contact form.
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Private Staff Life is focused specifically on supporting people who work within private households.
Having spent 12 years working in the industry myself, I understand that some of the biggest challenges often arise once you are already in a role - from navigating boundaries and difficult conversations to contracts, confidence and career decisions.
Private Staff Life is not a recruitment agency. My focus is on providing practical, personal support throughout your career, from someone who understands what working in a private household can actually be like.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly.
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Yes. I understand how important discretion and confidentiality are when working within private households.
Anything you share with Private Staff Life will be treated with care and discretion. I also encourage clients to avoid sharing unnecessary identifying or sensitive information about their employer, family or household.
Where information needs to be shared for legal, safeguarding or other required reasons, this will be handled appropriately and in line with the relevant policies.
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My approach is friendly, calm and practical. I’ll listen to what’s going on, help you look at the situation from different perspectives and work with you to decide on the best way forward.
Having worked in private households for 12 years, I understand that every role and every household is different. You’ll receive honest, supportive guidance without judgement, while always keeping professionalism at the heart of the advice I give.
My aim is for you to leave feeling clearer, more confident and supported in whatever your next step may be.
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No. Support is experience-led guidance and practical help, shaped by real-life experience of working in private households. It is not legal advice, HR representation, or therapy.