Katy Allen, a mother of three and a business owner, shares her journey of hiring recent college graduates as home assistants. Living far from family and having a touring musician husband, she relies on these helpers for various tasks, viewing them as 'a second me.' This approach not only alleviates her workload but also helps her manage ADHD and be more present with her children. She emphasizes the importance of finding the right help and automating the process to streamline her responsibilities, ensuring a seamless arrangement that benefits her family and career.
I rely on recent college graduates to help me make my life happen. They're not babysitters; I think of each helper as a 'second me.'
Hiring help fills an important gap for me. It allows me to get things done and close some of the mental tabs that I constantly have open.
To avoid my friends' worry that hiring help will add to my workload, I automate as much as possible, establishing a consistent schedule for my helpers.
When they do leave, I ask them to refer a friend. If I must advertise, I explain I'm looking for a 'second me' to do various tasks.
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