"How many Butlers are there in the USA?" I often get asked this question, and I really couldn't say, but I have met quite a lot of them, though not nearly all of them, I'm sure. I could try to get an idea from how many contacts I have that define their position as a Butler, but that doesn't work as many perform the same (or nearly the same) duties but prefer to use the title of Estate Manager, House Manager, Head of Household, Head Housekeeper, Houseman, Major Domo, or Valet. Many of my contacts live outside the USA, so an overall headcount wouldn't work either. As a formal and informal Butler, my duties included many that traditionally were expected to be performed by a Housekeeper, Houseman, Gardener, Chauffeur, or Valet. It was expected that I would do these tasks even though they were "someone else's job." I'm glad I did them as this gave me valuable insight into what goes into other staff members' duties and offered experience in how long these tasks would take, which was helpful when I began managing others. I did what needed to be done, regardless of my title. That helped me improve my value to my employer and broaden my experience. Do you do the work of a Butler but have another title? Any ideas on how to answer the question, "How many Butlers are there in the USA?"
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8moWay to go, Christina. She's also a big help to partner attractions!