Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner on what it means to work as their personal assistant

Lack of sleep, multitasking, discretion, and unwavering loyalty

Is working as a personal assistant for a famous person a dream or a nightmare? It varies. Yes, you have the chance to see different countries, mingle with famous people, and possibly become famous. But it’s important not to undervalue the drawbacks: There are no set schedules, no such thing as free time or a private life, you have to indulge your vices and whims, deal with all types of issues, provide emotional stimulation, abide by strong confidentiality agreements, and frequently the money is completely insufficient for the amount of work required. Just ask any former employee of the Kardashian-Jenner family who has worked for them. The anger of momager Kris is the reason why no one has persevered for more than a few years, yet despite the fact that the employment has ended, there are few who publicly protest. The most clever of the VIP mothers makes it obvious right away that she has no qualms about suing you if you agree to work for her but then breach her trust by disclosing confidential information to the press or making disparaging remarks. not even if you have no assets or a negative balance in your bank account.

 As Ms Jenner herself stated a few years ago, the zero tolerance policy applies “when something needs to be protected and somebody else doesn’t understand the importance of that”, adding later, “I don’t care how much money somebody might have – if they have nothing. Some people think, “Oh, I don’t have any money, and they’re not going to sue me.” Well, we’ll take payments.” 

In the same interview, Kris explained what other requirements, besides absolute confidentiality and dedication, are needed to join the family team… The first two: No schedules and multitasking are key. “It’s really nonstop, 24/7 brainstorming and creativity and just trying to get organized and really pack a lot into a day – being there nonstop with all engines blazing.” There needs to be one individual who is available 24/7, prepared to work quickly, and has “a very high level of scheduling” due to the specific demands and obligations of each member of the Kardashian-Jenner family. She’ll contact me at 2 a.m., says Victoria Villarroel, who worked as Kylie Jenner’s assistant for five years up until 2029. I’ll respond. I truly don’t have any set hours. Generally speaking, whenever duty demands.

Stephanie Shepherd, Kim’s assistant since 2013, who rose to the position of COO of Kardashian West Brands before the two parted ways in 2018, claimed to have done everything for the founder of SKIMS, including organizing Kim’s schedule, doing laundry, booking trips, putting together a stroller, going on walks, and cleaning up pet waste, as well as managing Kim’s entire team, working on the launch of Kimoji, and comforting Kim following the 2016 Paris robbery. A celebrity PA has a simple schedule.

But Shepherd found it to be a positive encounter. Most importantly, he is friendly, competent, and constantly available. the benefit? She told Refinery29 that the Kardashian family’s employees, including assistants, makeup artists, housekeepers, and security, are becoming a part of “a big extended family” and are considered to be a “little tribe.” We exchange Christmas gifts with one another and care for all the children as if they were our own.

You’ll endure their temper tantrums, work multiple jobs, deal with their sleepless nights, conceal pregnancies, conceal the identity of a surrogate, handle damage control after tweetstorms, offer support during crises and scandals, and possibly end up in the background of some Instagram photos, right behind Kourtney and Travis, in exchange for a ticket into the Kardashians’ world. Will the pay at the very least be fair? Well, rumors have it that’s not true. Although it is known exactly how much a personal assistant makes, some of the Kardashians’ previous employees have voiced their displeasure. For instance, there were rumors in 2017 that Kim Kardashian and Stephanie Shepherd had a professional falling out over money. Kim gave Stephanie a yearly salary of $65,000. Shepherd requested an additional $20,000, according to a source who spoke to Life & Style. “She had worked for Kim for three years without a raise and knew it was time to ask for it,” the source claimed. Does the game merit the candle, then?

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