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S6 E9: Rien Thoma - From Butler School to House Manager: Rien;s Decade Inside UHNW Homes
From training at the world-renowned International Butler Academy to running households for aristocratic and UHNW families across the UK, Rhian Thoma’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, professionalism, and the evolving reality of private service.
With ten years’ experience across stately homes, formal estates, and high-expectation principals, Rhian shares the truth behind the job — the pressure, the unpredictability, the burnout, and the moments that make it all worth it.
He opens up about managing understaffed homes, navigating employer expectations, building strong household teams…
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