CEO of the House you ask? Realizing I hold this title is a bit of a shock. It shouldn’t be….I’ve done the job since I moved out on my own. What’s made the difference is that I’ve got people to manage. Not staff but more people. 3 to be exact. We joke about the title and a friend mentioned their title for the role is CDO (Chief Domestic Officer) – as opposed to Chief Executive Officer. I prefer CEO because it is a job requiring a comprehensive skill set.

Yes, the job description includes meals, laundry and toilets but it also includes nutrition, chef, medical officer, psychologist, expert negotiator (you say ‘we’re leaving in 2 minutes’ and your 2 year old will not skip a beat in saying ‘5 minutes’), chief human resources, social coordinator, career coach, craftsperson/artisan, procurement, inventory management, logistics and distribution. Not to mention CFO (Chief Financial Officer).

This is where I come in. Beginning next week, regular posts will be dedicated to the CEO of the House. Whether it’s a household of 1 or a household of 6 that you’re running…being able to manage the money is a big part of the job. I hope to make this element of the role a little easier for you.