I'm a new-money millionaire and these are the 'rules' I have for my personal assistant

A 'new-money millionaire' has revealed the controversial rules she has for her jet-setting personal assistant.

But businesswoman Polina Nioly Pushkareva's list of five rules have people divided - with some accusing her of patronising 'the help'.

Polina 'grew up poor' in Russia before going on to become a wealthy, influential entrepreneur.

She owns five businesses and describes herself as a Hollywood movie producer on Instagram.

The young woman claims one of her four personal assistants is 'always with her' and the job comes with a mix of perks and responsibilities.

The first is her 'per-diem' allowance of $500 - this covers her business clothes, food, taxis and internet when she is on the road.

The second rule is about her staff accommodation - she puts them up in the same five-star hotels, just in a lower-grade room.

The third rule is about flying: she only buys her staff economy tickets.

If they wish to sit with her in business they can upgrade 'using their salary'.

The fourth trip reflects 'good results'.

If the business trip has been a success then the PA receives a 'luxury gift' as a token of Polina's gratitude.

The fifth rule revolves around working hours.

Polina Nioly Pushkareva 'grew up poor' in Russia before becoming a millionaire - now she is being called out for 'patronising the help'

'When travelling she works four hours in the morning and four in the evening,' she said.

'The rest of the time is her free time.'

She added that she 'became friends' with her PAs, so she usually ends up hanging out with them anyway.

Thousands of people applauded the young mogul for her work perks - but others criticised her.

'Ew. This has big, big "look how nice I am to the help" energy and it is gross!' one woman said.

'Same energy as the people who film being nice to the homeless,' another agreed.

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'Did you try to flex by telling us that you purposely downgrade all of her accommodations? And she's your "friend"?' said another.

Others couldn't believe the businesswoman was being slammed.

'She's literally getting everything paid for - why are people complaining?' one person questioned.

'People will complain about anything,' added another.

One PA chimed in to say that the assistant should be given a business flight - especially if they are required to work a day either side or during the flight.