Wanted: Toddler's Personal Assistant

Stephanie Kiser’s Wanted: Toddler's Personal Assistant offers a candid and insightful look into the lives of America's elite through the eyes of their most trusted caregiver.

After moving to New York City with dreams of a writing career, Stephanie Kiser finds herself struggling under the weight of student loan debt and the high cost of living. Desperate for financial stability, she takes a job nannying for the city's wealthiest families, a role that provides a lucrative salary but also entangles her in a world of opulence and privilege she never imagined.

Initially, the job seems like a perfect solution: it pays well, and Stephanie is unexpectedly charmed by the children she cares for. However, as she spends twelve-hour days managing luxury lifestyles and navigating the intricacies of high-society expectations, the job begins to wear on her. The glamour of designer baby clothes and exorbitant preschools fades as Stephanie confronts the reality behind closed doors in million-dollar apartments. She becomes increasingly aware that money and privilege do not equate to happiness or fulfillment.

As Stephanie balances her growing attachment to the children with the limitations of her own life and career aspirations, she faces a crucial decision: continue in a role that is both rewarding and confining, or pursue a different path that might offer a more balanced and authentic life.

Wanted: Toddler's Personal Assistant is both poignant and humorous, exploring themes of social class, personal sacrifice, and the search for meaning in a world where the line between wealth and worth is often blurred. It’s a revealing and thought-provoking memoir about the intersection of caregiving and ambition amidst the backdrop of extreme affluence.