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The relationship between “employer” & “employee” is most unique in the Private Sector – Personal Service Industry. This is the rarest of situations, where an employee’s responsibilities require they be a part of their boss’s everyday private lives. This “connection” in most cases inevitably leads to the employee’s personal life being opened up to their employer. It’s virtually impossible for the traditional “boss/worker” relationship we see in the corporate/business world to be remotely similar in a residential/family setting.
Of course there is always a line drawn and boundaries set, as in all work environments. Never the less, the environment itself tends to create this “one of a kind” rapport.
Because of this exceptional link between “employer” & “employee,” we ask for Comments, Thoughts, Ideas, Suggestions, Experiences & Stories. Please take a moment to submit an item of interest, related to Household/Domestic Staff or previous work stories. The funnier…the better. The more informative…the more helpful for all.
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Welcome to the end of summer folks; the time of year where we all try to hold on to those last sunny days away and to that fresh Hamptons air.
It’s also the time when we start to think ahead. School, homework, livings back in the city. Most of all, we seek out the best for our children in the upcoming school year.
If you need domestic help, whether it be a great nanny, to take your children to activities, to help them with their homework, or just to make your hectic life a bit easier, Greenhouse is here.
We also have top notch housekeeps and housemen to maintain a spotless home, get your laundry (and those school uniforms) done, and to have dinner ready every night. Having a comfortable home, can make all the difference for a family, and for active children.
So, as the days begin to get shorter, and before those leaves change color, call us. Be as specific as you like; we will find the right staff to suit your needs, and make the fall a wonderful new beginning for you and your family.
–Tiffany
Could Verizon be going out of the land-line business? I see first hand, the little importance they show regarding this part of their various services. Maybe worse…. could they be in trouble? Fios was a costly bust! GM went under. Any one remember Pan American Airways or a bank call Chemical. We’ve all see, no Company is to big to fail. All failures lead back to issues, situation and management 24 or so months prior. Sometimes decisions made years prior. What can Verizon possibly be planning for the future of their traditional phone business, if they consciously allow their customers to loose money or go out of business. This is what we experienced. We changed to another carrier.
Had a great weekend in Brooklyn with friends. Want to give a shout out to “OLD FULTON STREET
RESTAURANT”At 7 old Fulton St. Brooklyn,ny
Great food and wine menu. Looking forward to a productrive week. Love and peace xox
I want to thank all our loyal clientele who has bared with us during the unforeseen & unexpectable phone outage we’ve been dealing with since July 31st. At first, Verizon assured us complete restoral of service by August 6 or 7. From the first day, we knew we were facing a major crisis as our business is conducted and depends tremendously on phone service.
It was very sad to find out, one of the world’s largest and most technologically advance telecommunications companies could only offer call forwarding of one (of our seven voice) lines or a voice mail message. Providing equipment enabling phone use through the internet….we were told; is something Verizon does not do. Note; not “cannot do.” We scrambled to bring in two Vonage lines within the first few days, but could only bring two lines in. Still better than call-forwarding to a cell.
Through out these past two weeks our clients have still managed to reach us & we have maintained contact and have been working super hard to be of service and available to the many “candidates we are working with” and “all the families who we’re currently helping with their staffing needs.” Thank god for e-mail and texting. Also my dedicated and great staff, who have worked from home late into the nite and have been doing what ever it takes to avoid disappointing any one. Sometimes it’s difficult under normal circumstances to keep up with all the activity which includes fielding “job seeker’s” reply’s and contact, “employer’s” inquiries and setting up interviews so their needs are met. There’s references to be checked, background history reports to request, obtain, digest and send over and always helping with problems between an Employer and their Staff…… which is always a priority. I could go on and on………
I’m sincerely grateful for the many years of hard work by so many, which has given Greenhouse it’s un-matched “reputation” as the “go to firm” for Domestic/Household Staffing & Recruitment. I can see how the
“name recognition” we enjoy has played a huge role in helping Greenhouse get through this tough time.
Earlier today I was informed by Verizon the date for restoration of all service has been pushed back to August 17th. This is sad. I can only wonder how the other 140 or so Verizon customers also affected are managing. I’m quite sure most of us are small businesses dependent on phone service for everyday operations. If it would do any good? I would be angry at the fact all Verizon will do is credit my phone bill for the time service has been interrupted. It appears Verizon is not concerned if a company goes out of business as a result of this episode. For some businesses this could be a reality.
I am happy to say Greenhouse is set to switch to Time Warner for Voice and Data. This is scheduled to be in affect, with the change over scheduled for later today, Friday, August 10th.
I’m confident, come Monday, Greenhouse will be operating with all it’s resources. We will be working even harder to meet the needs and expectations of the many good people who have came to depend on Greenhouse for their Staffing Requirements and those who seek us out for that great employment situation.
Again, my heartfelt thanks to all of Greenhouse’s clients who have truly shown their trust in us during these tenuous past two weeks.
Glenn Scott Greenhouse
PHONE CONTACT WITH “GREENHOUSE” MAY BE DIFFICULT. THIS IS DUE TO A “VERIZON ISSUE” BEYOND OUR CONTROL. WE ARE DOING OUR BEST TO REPLY TO ALL VOICE MAIL MESSAGES. PLEASE USE E-MAIL WHENEVER POSSIBLE ALONG WITH MESSAGES ON OUR COMMENTS PAGE. WE ARE ABLE TO RESPOND TO EVERY E-MAIL & COMMENT! WE SINCERELY APPOLIGISE FOR THIS INCONVENIENCE AND ARE HOPPING THIS TECHNICAL PROBLEM IS CORRECTED WITH IN A FEW DAYS. YOUR BEARING WITH US DURING THIS TIME IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!
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Awww, my position with a family on Saturday nights just ended. I was really lucky to find a pretty good Saturday job. I mean it was alot of work, but fun. Now I don’t know if I will find another for Saturdays. The kids are 7,5 and almost 3. They lived in Tenafly and are moving for company relocation. If anyone from the agency knows another family around Fort Lee, Tenafly, Alpine looking for Saturday help; please let me know. I also have a reference letter from this family
Thank you
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Thank you for the positive reply.
WHEN COMING INTO GREENHOUSE AGCY. IN SEARCH FOR A POSITION. WE TELL YOU ABOUT THE JOBS WE HAVE AVAILABLE,
AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION.. THEY ARE EXPLAINED TO THE APPLICANT CLEARLY. DAYS OFF, SALARY,
TRAVEL AND HOW IMPORTANT IT IS FOR CERTAIN CLIENTS TO HIRE SOMEONE WHO IS FLEXIBLE. WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT THE CLIENT WHO HAS TO BE FLEXIBLE, WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THE APPLICANT. WE EXPLAIN CLEARLY WHAT THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB ENTAILS, SOME CANDIDATES AGREE TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET THE JOB. ONCE ON THE
TRIAL THEY TRY TO CHANGE WHAT THEY WERE TOLD WAS EXPECTED OF THEM. THIS IS NOT GOOD FOR THE CLIENT, APPLICANT OR GREENHOUSE. PLEASE BE HONEST TO WHAT YOU REALLY WANT AND ARE WILLING TO DO. THIS ONLY
HURTS EVERYONE. TRUST AND HONESTY IS A VERY IMPORTANT QUALITY. GREENHOUSE HAS THAT! WE WANT APPLICANTS WHO ALSO HAVE THESE QUALITIES. IT ONLY HURTS BOTH PARTIES THINKING ONCE THE CLIENT MEETS YOU
THEY WILL LIKE YOU SO MUCH THE DESCRIPTION WILL CHANGE……..IT WILL NOT. WE UNDERSTAND OUR APPLICANTS
ALSO HAVE CERTAIN THINGS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THEM. TELL US UP FRONT WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO FIND
A POSITION BEST SUITED FOR YOU. IF WE DO THIS BOTH APPLICANT AND CLIENT WILL GET WHAT THEY NEED.
SO HONESTY IS ALWAYS BEST.