December 12, 2024

PERSONAL FINANCE

Santa for the Super-Rich Three of them tell us about the bizarre, over-the-top gifting rituals of their wealthy bosses.

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If you have a lot of money, the gifting stakes are high — but chances are you’re paying someone else to do the grunt work for you. “The holidays are notoriously hell for personal assistants — they’re basically running Santa’s workshop on top of their normal job,” says one former PA. “People used to refer to my desk as the North Pole, but it really wasn’t funny.” Here, three personal assistants (both current and former) recall the spreadsheets, hyperspecific wrapping paper, and over-the-top requests they’d manage during the holiday season.

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The Personal Assistants Playing Santa for the Super-Rich

Santa for the Super-Rich Three of them tell us about the bizarre, over-the-top gifting rituals of their wealthy bosses.

In Other News ...

After a monthlong search, Chanel has found its next artistic director: Matthieu Blazy formerly the creative director of Kering’s Bottega Veneta.

“I had helped deliver dozens of babies, but there was something about this one.” A NICU nurse shares the story of how she adopted one of her patients.

From bleeding through a dress while on a date to not being able to orgasm anymore, women share their horror stories about perimenopause.

With two young kids at home, Eater's editor-in-chief, Stephanie Wu, isn't not eating out at trendy new restaurants every night. Here’s how it actually is.

Your Daily Horoscope by Madame Clairevoyant: December 12, 2024 Venus makes everyone a little more fiery today as the planet faces off with Leo and Mars.

The Mini Cut Shop

33 Best Sneakers for Women in Every Single Style

There’s no one sneaker trend for fall, and that makes it all the more fun.

Gift of the Day: Douse Yourself in Golden Oil

A Chanel present that won’t break the bank.

The Longest-Lasting Nail Polishes, According to a Manicure Obsessive

Starting at $8.

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