S7 E10 - Patricia Levinson: Your Career Doesn't Have to Be Linear | Returning to Private Staffing

<p>What if leaving private staffing was the very thing that made you better at it?</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Recruitment Diaries: Life in Private Staffing</strong>, Philippa is joined by <strong>Patricia Levinson</strong>, a House Manager and Executive Assistant based in Manhattan, whose career has taken anything but a traditional path. </p><p>From owning and running a hotel in Costa Rica to managing private properties, raising a family, working in financial services and eventually returning to private service, Patricia shares how every stage of her journey has shaped the professional she is today.</p><p>Together, Philippa and Patricia discuss why transferable skills matter, the realities of stepping away from the industry, and how perseverance helped Patricia secure the role she&#39;d always hoped for.</p><p><strong>In this episode, Philippa and Patricia cover:</strong></p><p>✨ Breaking into private staffing unexpectedly<br>🏡 Running a hotel and managing luxury private properties in Costa Rica<br>👨‍👩‍👧 Taking a career break to raise a family<br>💼 Returning to private service after years outside the industry<br>📈 Why transferable skills create stronger House Managers and Executive Assistants<br>🤝 Leadership, team management and seeing the bigger picture<br>🌍 Building a career across Costa Rica, Connecticut and New York<br>💡 Why perseverance is one of the most valuable qualities in private staffing</p><p>Whether you&#39;re an aspiring <strong>House Manager</strong>, <strong>Estate Manager</strong>, <strong>Executive Assistant</strong>, <strong>Personal Assistant</strong>, or already working within <strong>UHNW private households</strong>, this episode is packed with practical advice, honest reflections and career inspiration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources &amp; Links</strong></p><p>🌐 Visit: <a href="http://www.silverswanrecruitment.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.silverswanrecruitment.com</a><br>🎧 Follow <em>Recruitment Diaries: Life in Private Staffing</em> on Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts<br>📱 Follow us on Instagram: <strong>@silverswanrecruitment</strong> &amp; <strong>@silverswanpodcast</strong><br>💬 Join one of our global private staffing communities: <a href="" rel="noopener">enquiries@silverswanrecruitment.com</a></p>