My experience is that many of us, single or married could use help. I've done something that I'd like to share with you, since when I mentioned it to my clients, they said they'd like a personal assistant, too.

Hire teenagers!

I've been able to get a personal assistant this way. Two years ago a teen answered an ad I placed on index cards and posted in the local health food store. She wanted the job mowing my lawn. I asked if she saw the ad for cloths ironer, which she hadn't. And she didn't know how to iron cloths. I told her if things worked out with the mowing, I'd teach her.

She was very greatful for the job as she didn't want to work as a cashier and really only wanted a very part-time job -- a little extra cash during the month - so she can do well in school. Well she worked for me during the school year and summer, too. A few hours a week. Did whatever needed doing in the house, garden and office. I did a lot of training, but then again, I paid her a little above minimum wage, but must less than it would have cost me for a cleaning person, or gardener or even an virtual assistant. And we had lots of fun.

Two years later, she's starting her own business as a personal assistant in another state.

So this week, I hired another teenager... and life moves on. I highly recommend it. Even the extra things to do with taxes, payroll, etc. make it worth it.

Best thing is that while she's working for me... I'm working and making my usual hourly rate. So it's not costing me near what it would if I did these things myself!

I wish you all a personal assistant!