Odds of Getting In
If you know how to clean, get things ship-shape in a hurry, and are the kind of person people trust to come into their homes, you'll have no trouble starting a career as a housekeeper. All you need are a few tools of the trade and a willingness to meet and exceed your customers' expectations.
If you work for yourself as a housekeeper, it may take a short while to build up your client list so that you have enough work to do. But, if you're really good, it won't take long. Just whistle while you work—we hear that helps.