• 赖姨的日常工作与专业形象

    在洛杉矶阿凯迪亚的一栋温馨公寓内，月嫂赖姨的忙碌日常开始了。赖姨从清洗婴儿衣物到准备早餐，展示出她在日常照料中的细心与专业。清晨的阳光轻柔地洒落，她便开始细心地收拾婴儿换下的脏衣物，用手轻轻搓洗后，再放入洗衣机烘干。当洗衣机开始工作时，赖姨便转身开始准备早餐。她熟练地切着红薯丝，熬煮小米粥，同时打开煤气灶的小火，慢慢熬煮。随后，她煎了一个金黄的荷包蛋，炒了一盘鲜嫩的茼蒿，并切了一盘新鲜的水果。最后，她精心搭配了一碟橄榄菜和豆腐乳。

    Aunt Lai's Daily Routine and Professional Image

    In a cozy apartment in Arcadia, Los Angeles, the busy daily routine of Aunt Lai, a postpartum caregiver, begins. From washing baby clothes to preparing breakfast, Aunt Lai demonstrates her meticulousness and professionalism in her daily caregiving. As the morning sunlight gently streams in, she carefully gathers the baby's soiled clothes, gently hand-washes them, and then puts them in the washing machine to dry. While the washing machine is running, Aunt Lai turns to prepare breakfast. She skillfully slices sweet potatoes, cooks millet porridge, and simultaneously turns on the gas stove to simmer the porridge slowly. Then, she fries a golden-brown fried egg, stir-fries a plate of tender chrysanthemum greens, and cuts up a plate of fresh fruit. Finally, she carefully arranges a dish of pickled olives and fermented tofu.

    ❒ 早餐准备与宝妈的照顾

    赖姨介绍说：“早餐对于宝妈来说非常重要，要确保营养均衡且易于消化。最初，我们会保持少油无盐的饮食，以确保宝妈的身体健康。随着时间的推移，我们会根据宝妈的口味逐渐增加盐分，同时还会注意调配盐量，避免过咸。此外，我们还会准备一些去湿肿的药膳，以确保宝妈在坐月子期间能够得到全面的照顾。”

    接着，赖姨稳稳地端着早餐托盘，走进了宝妈阿枫的房间。阿枫一家来自中国的温州，他们在8月1日抵达洛杉矶，那时阿枫已经怀有24周的身孕。由于他们只办理了半年的旅游签证，所以选择在阿凯迪亚的繁华中心区域租了一套设施齐全的公寓，这样他们的生活起居就都安排妥当了。

    ❒ Breakfast Preparation and Care for the New Mother
    Aunt Lai explained, "Breakfast is very important for new mothers; it needs to be nutritious and easy to digest. Initially, we maintain a low-oil, salt-free diet to ensure the mother's health.  Over time, we gradually increase the salt content according to the mother's taste, while also carefully adjusting the amount to avoid excessive saltiness. In addition, we prepare some medicinal dishes to help reduce swelling and dampness, ensuring the mother receives comprehensive care during her postpartum recovery."

    Then, Aunt Lai steadily carried the breakfast tray into the room of the new mother, Afeng. Afeng and her family are from Wenzhou, China, and they arrived in Los Angeles on August 1st, when Afeng was 24 weeks pregnant. Because they only had a six-month tourist visa, they chose to rent a fully furnished apartment in the bustling center of Arcadia, ensuring their daily life was well-arranged.

    02从餐馆老板到月嫂的经历

    ❒ 餐馆辉煌与投资失利

    1984年，赖姨因亲属移民至美国，并在洛杉矶开始了她的餐饮事业。经过十余年的辛勤耕耘，她成功开设了六家连锁餐馆，并注册了商标，生意兴隆，员工人数多达五十余人。拥有豪宅与名车的她，在财务自由后决定关闭餐馆，步入退休生活。

    然而，随着大陆投资热潮的兴起，许多台商纷纷在内地开设工厂。赖姨的娘家人也在广东中山创办了一家磨砂工厂，并鼓励她参与投资。然而，她未曾预料到，一场严重的经济危机正悄然逼近。“起初，我并未意识到投资的巨大风险。最终工厂倒闭，我只得从基金中提取资金来挽救局面。短短几年内，我半生的积蓄几乎全部投入其中，几乎倾家荡产。”

    02 From Restaurant Owner to Nanny: A Life Story

    ❒ Restaurant Success and Investment Failure
    In 1984, Aunt Lai immigrated to the United States with her relatives and started her restaurant business in Los Angeles. After more than ten years of hard work, she successfully opened six chain restaurants and registered a trademark. Her business thrived, employing over fifty people. Having achieved financial freedom, she owned a luxurious house and expensive cars, and decided to close her restaurants and retire.

    However, with the rise of the investment boom in mainland China, many Taiwanese businesspeople opened factories there. Aunt Lai's family also established a grinding factory in Zhongshan, Guangdong, and encouraged her to invest. However, she did not foresee that a serious economic crisis was quietly approaching. "Initially, I didn't realize the huge risks of the investment.  Ultimately, the factory went bankrupt, and I had to withdraw funds from my savings to salvage the situation. In just a few years, almost all of my life savings were invested in it, leaving me almost penniless."

    ❒ 初入月嫂行业的挑战

    2006年，赖姨已经变卖家产，仅剩一栋住房。她向亲戚朋友求助，却遭遇了冷漠与拒绝。两个月后，家中水电瓦斯费用都成了问题，而孩子还在念大学，也无法申请退休金。面对困境，她急需找到一份工作。就在赖姨陷入绝望之际，她遇到了生命中的第一位“贵人”。这位贵人告诉她，做月嫂的工作虽然比餐馆更为辛苦，但为了还清债务，值得尝试。

    赖姨来到中介介绍的第一位宝妈家中，发现这是一位常来她餐馆吃饭的熟客。在沟通中，她坦白了目前的困境，而宝妈对她表示理解并热情邀请她加入家庭。凭借聪明才智和勤劳努力，赖姨在月嫂行业迅速崭露头角。

    Challenges of Entering the Nanny Industry for the First Time
    In 2006, Aunt Lai had sold off all her assets, leaving her with only one house. She sought help from relatives and friends, but was met with indifference and rejection. Two months later, she was struggling to pay for utilities, and her child was still in college, making her ineligible for a pension. Faced with this predicament, she desperately needed to find a job. Just as Aunt Lai was sinking into despair, she met the first "benefactor" in her life. This benefactor told her that although working as a nanny was harder than working in a restaurant, it was worth trying in order to pay off her debts.

    Aunt Lai went to the home of the first new mother introduced by the agency and discovered that she was a regular customer at her restaurant. During their conversation, she confided in the mother about her current difficulties, and the mother expressed understanding and warmly invited her to join her family. With her intelligence and hard work, Aunt Lai quickly made a name for herself in the nanny industry.

    月子中心管理服務章則

    月嫂须知：

    1、負責早餐及清洗擦乾月子客人的月子餐盒，台理使用厨房用品，水池粉碎機不得倒入骨頭、果殼 中藥渣等垃圾。

    2、做飯時請穿著圍裙.處理異味食物請戴手套。不能開著大門，盡量减少煎炸烤煮等餐飲 

    3、盡量控制桶裝水的用量，淨水僅限于飲用。

    4、盡量控制厨房纸、抽纸的用量，厨房纸僅限于厨房使用。

    5、用水小聲.餐盤輕聲刷洗，說話輕聲不要大聲談笑.影響他人休息。

    6、懷抱嬰兒時不要打電話，不玩手機電玩

    7、保持房間整潔 床褥鋪好，垃圾果皮不可亂丟，用過的尿布濕要捲起来放垃圾桶。

    8、公司配備寶寶衣物.洗衣液大概可以使用50次，各位月嫂請勿浪費使用。室外均不得晾曠衣物。

    9、努力提高自己的服務態度，認真落實照顧好每一位寶寶和月子媽媽.盡量穿著工作制服展現專業能力。

    10、盡量不要建議客人食用中心不配送的食品，如果一定要建議，請聲明要客人自行購買。

    11、請月嫂站在公司立場.盡量為公司考慮.堅守節約原則，不浪費折損公物。

    12、下工時只能帶走私人物品，公司物品如食品、沐浴用品、厨纸、厕纸、抽纸、餐盒等一律不得私自拿走。為提高中心服務品質.保持微笑.親切問候。謝謝各位！

    ❒ 职业生涯中的重要转变

    从餐馆到月嫂，赖姨经历了职业角色的重要转变，她用努力重新定义职场价值。虽然她是初次涉足这个领域，但很多技能一点就通。

    Postpartum Care Center Management Service Rules

    Postpartum Caregiver Instructions:

    1. Responsible for preparing breakfast and washing and drying the postpartum meal boxes for clients. Properly use kitchen utensils. Do not put bones, fruit peels, or medicinal residue into the sink or food processor.

    2. Wear an apron when cooking. Wear gloves when handling food with strong odors. Do not leave the main door open. Minimize frying, grilling, and boiling.

    3. Minimize the use of bottled water. Water should only be used for drinking.

    4. Minimize the use of kitchen paper and tissues. Kitchen paper is for kitchen use only.

    5. Use water quietly. Wash dishes quietly. Speak softly and avoid loud talking or laughing to prevent disturbing others' rest.

    6. Do not make phone calls or play video games while holding the baby.

    7. Keep the room clean. Make the bed properly. Do not litter. Roll up used diapers and dispose of them in the trash can.

    8. The company provides baby clothes. Laundry detergent can be used approximately 50 times. Please do not waste it. Clothes must not be hung out to dry outdoors.

    9. Strive to improve your service attitude and diligently care for every baby and postpartum mother. Wear your work uniform to showcase your professionalism.

    10. Try not to suggest that guests consume food not provided by the center. If you must suggest it, please state that the guest should purchase it themselves.

    11. Postpartum caregivers should consider the company's interests and adhere to the principle of thrift, avoiding waste or damage to company property.

    12. When leaving work, only personal belongings may be taken. Company property such as food, toiletries, kitchen paper, toilet paper, facial tissues, and meal boxes must not be taken without permission. To improve the center's service quality, maintain a smile and offer friendly greetings. Thank you!

    ❒ A Significant Career Transition From restaurant to postpartum caregiver, Aunt Lai experienced a significant career role transition, redefining her professional value through hard work. Although she was new to this field, she quickly mastered many skills.

    03月嫂行业中的专业与挑战

    ❒ 对行业的理解和要求

    月嫂需要具备身体与心理素质，以保证为顾客提供高质量服务。赖姨深知，仅以赚钱为目的进入这个行业是远远不够的，必须怀有对行业的敬畏之心，才能不断进步。她自学了大量育婴知识，通过观看视频资料和自学，掌握了各种带宝宝的技巧。

    “当月嫂，身体素质是首要条件。工作量极大，需要24小时连轴转，尤其是熬夜，对身体的伤害极大。新生儿每隔一个半小时就需要喂奶，这意味着你必须随时待命。”

    03 Professionalism and Challenges in the Postpartum Care Industry

    ❒ Understanding and Requirements of the Industry
    Postpartum caregivers need to possess both physical and mental resilience to ensure they provide high-quality services to their clients. Aunt Lai understands that simply entering this industry for the sake of making money is far from enough; one must have respect for the profession to continuously improve. She has self-studied a large amount of infant care knowledge, mastering various baby care techniques through watching videos and self-learning.

    "For a postpartum caregiver, physical fitness is the primary requirement. The workload is immense, requiring 24/7 work, especially staying up all night, which is extremely harmful to the body. Newborns need to be fed every one and a half hours, which means you must be on call at all times."

    ❒ 异国他乡的服务与月子中心

    近年来，赖姨以细致入微的服务，迎合不同文化背景顾客的需求。她的客户群体以大陆来美待产的妈妈为主，提供如家般的照顾。在异国他乡生宝宝，她们渴望得到安全感与家的温暖。

    赖姨在西柯汶纳半山腰购置了一座独栋house，开始了她的月子中心的业务。她深入了解相关法律法规，以Airbnb的模式来进行合规经营。这种经营方式使得她能够为客户提供安全、舒适的入住环境。

    ❒ Services and Maternity Centers in a Foreign Land
    In recent years, Aunt Lai has catered to the needs of customers from diverse cultural backgrounds with her meticulous service. Her clientele primarily consists of mothers from mainland China who come to the United States to give birth, and she provides them with care that feels like home. Giving birth in a foreign country, these mothers long for a sense of security and the warmth of home.

    Aunt Lai purchased a detached house on a hillside in West Covina and began operating her maternity center. She thoroughly familiarized herself with relevant laws and regulations, operating in compliance with regulations using an Airbnb-like model. This business model allows her to provide her clients with a safe and comfortable living environment.

    ❒ 成功的满月宴与个人梦想

    满月宴上，赖姨展示了她奋斗的成果，继续追求个人事业的梦想。在西柯汶纳的庭院里，赖姨忙碌的身影穿梭于宾客之间，精心准备了一场特别的满月宴。她邀请了阿芳在洛杉矶的亲朋好友，共同见证这个特殊时刻的到来。这场盛宴不仅是对客户的款待，更是对自己辛勤工作的肯定。

    ❒ A Successful Full Moon Celebration and Personal Dreams At the full moon celebration, Aunt Lai showcased the fruits of her labor and continued to pursue her personal career dreams. In the courtyard of her home in West Covina, Aunt Lai bustled among the guests, meticulously preparing a special full moon celebration. She invited A Fang's relatives and friends in Los Angeles to witness this special occasion. This grand feast was not only a treat for her clients but also an affirmation of her hard work.