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Maid of all work, butler, valet, private secretary. These jobs, often practiced for want of being able to do something else, imply a very particular way of life and state of mind. Housed, fed, part of the family, the condition is complex; these domestic staff are part of the daily life of those who employ them. They observe their employers and sometimes cannot help but imitate their manners, to the point of resembling them. It is said that there is no good servant without a good master. There are now nine hundred thousand private employers in France. This figure has increased by 20% since 1992. Despite appearances, things have not changed much... Love, hate, humiliation, affection.