For many years, the demand for household help out-paced the supply of workers willing to take domestic jobs. This isn't expected to change during the next decade as more families require both parents to work outside of the home and need help running their households. Demand for companions and personal attendants is also expected to rise due to the projected rapid growth of the elderly population. Many jobs will be available for those interested in these occupations.
However, despite the large number of available positions, many steer clear of the field because the work is physically demanding and usually offers low pay, no fringe benefits, and limited advancement potential. In addition, some people feel that this work carries with it a low social status.
The general economic conditions also affect employment of household workers. During times of recession, household workers will find fewer employment opportunities.
- Animal Caretakers
- Animal Trainers
- App Services Workers
- Arborists
- Cleaning Service Owners
- Digital Identity Managers
- Dry Cleaning and Laundry Workers
- Funeral Home Workers
- Genealogical Researchers
- Grounds Managers
- Home Health Care Aides
- Hospital-at-Home Managers
- Housekeepers and Maids
- Landscapers
- Lawn and Gardening Service Owners
- Life Coaches
- Mortuary Cosmetologists
- Nail Technicians
- Painters and Paperhangers
- Personal Care Aides
- Personal Shoppers
- Pest Control Workers
- Pet Sitters
- Professional Organizers
- Spa Managers
- Swimming Pool Servicers
- Tattoo Artists
- Taxidermists