We pay $17 an hour for someone to tackle our household to-do list — from meal prep to laundry — while we're at work

A family has employed a household manager for about two years, paying $17 an hour to help with tasks such as running errands, doing laundry, and preparing meals. The arrangement has provided the parents, a marketing executive and a self-employed construction professional, with more time to spend with their two young daughters. Despite their hectic schedules, which include multiple appointments and activities, the household manager has helped them manage their commitments and eat healthily.

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