All About Full-Time Maids
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peapot:
hi mummies!
Do you guys knows what happen if agency don't cancel the work permit even after you have paid the 21 days levy for your maid that was transferred out? Can employer go and cancel it themselves? I am aware some agency make you pay for the air-ticket for the maid if you cancel the work permit yourself.
As an employer you are entitled to cancel the WP of your FDW yourself, or you can check the status of the cancellation (by the agent) via this weblink : http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/work_pass/foreign_domestic_workers/e-services_and_forms/WP_Online_for_Employers_of_Foreign_Domestic_Workers.html
All you would need is a Singpass and the FDW's work permit number. Once you log in using your Singpass, look on the left hand column for what you wish to do. -
Really fuming mad with my maid this time.
As usual, i took out kids’ school uniform for tomorrow.
Realized that she burnt my DD’s school tie, and she did not tell me earlier in the day! :x
My DS track pants got weird linear marks on it cos she used too high heat.
Why can’t she have told me earlier!
Luckily the tie was not for important occasion, but usual prefect duty. -
Sigh, eversince this maid came, my parquet flooring got so many scratches, my dvd, starhb set up box all in haphazard position after she cleans them, my alarm clock rings as she turned it on after cleaning it. Worst of all is that she rearranges my stuff when she cleans them!
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lovekidsverymuch:
Its gonna be about the missing angpow and the soapy water my dd found in her rinsing mug. Ive kept the water in a container. I really dont like to go thru all this hasstle but my mum is still moaning abt the missing angpow and still hoping that d maid will take it out. My 2nd maid is approved and shes still in my house till next week.moonee:
Im going to make a police report after she leaves and after replacement comes in next week. :x
what are you planning to write in the police complaint?
Iwill tell the cops that money was missing during her employment with us and this has never happened b4. I do hope that I can get a copy of the report to bring to MOM after that. My mum is positive about the missing angpow and the coins in the drawer.
What do u think, should I proceed ? I dont know whether the cops will cal her out for questioning as she will not be in the 4th house and name transfered. -
peapot:
I would have loved to cancel my maids w/p and happily pay her airfare back but problem is if I do tht Im liable to pay the maids loan as per the agents contract.hi mummies!
Do you guys knows what happen if agency don't cancel the work permit even after you have paid the 21 days levy for your maid that was transferred out? Can employer go and cancel it themselves? I am aware some agency make you pay for the air-ticket for the maid if you cancel the work permit yourself. -
carebear:
Sigh, eversince this maid came, my parquet flooring got so many scratches, my dvd, starhb set up box all in haphazard position after she cleans them, my alarm clock rings as she turned it on after cleaning it. Worst of all is that she rearranges my stuff when she cleans them!
Hi carebare,
I totally understand your frustrations. I can't stand these kind of careless maids. They are either clueless or just don't care. You might have to sit down with her and list down all your requirements in details. I've learned that you can't assume the they'll do everything the way we like it to be. What we consider common sense may not apply to them.
I was very pissed off with mine too when she first arrived. It was so frustrating that I had to tell her everything. Like which scrub/sponge to use to wash which type of pots & pans. The problem was exacerbated by her inability to communicate. She rarely asked us questions although we kept asking her to let us know if she's not sure of something. I've in fact drafted and kept updating a list of household tips describing in details how to handle various type of housework. So it will make my life easier when a new maid comes. -
Moonee, that’s the same thing as my contract. Hence, I raise that question of whether I m still liable after 21 days of paying the levy when the maid is tranferred out.
Carebear, maids with no experience is like that. They all display typical maid characteristics. My current Indo maid is a gem. She is only with me for 2 weeks but all my relatives already commented that my gal has put on weight. This maid is a ex-singapore. She has worked in Singapore for 4 years for 2 employers. I was hesitate to get her because she is very "old bird", thought would be hard to control but what the heck, I just went with it. Maybe next time you may want to consider getting ex-Singapore maid. I don’t have to train and say much to her. She can understand and speak chinese and a little hokkien. I hope she will remain like this for 2 years. keeping my fingers crosse!
At least now my blood pressure is normal. My previous Myanmar maid drove my blood pressure up the roof! -
moonee, btw regarding your maid’s case. Although its good to make sure she is not transferred to the next employer, you still need evidence to prove that she is the culprit. Do you have any spy camera at home? if there’s no prove then it may just be a waste of time on your side.
That’s why I feel that employers should write to MOM to limit the no. of transfer for maids. That’s the "REAL" solution to end problems like that. The more employers write in, the more MOM will look into it.
Think about it, girls! -
Hi minnie2004, thanks for the advice.
I have told her countless times, but it remains in status quo.
If i just overlook it and arrange it myself, at least i won't get angry. However, i can't take it when she misplaces something cos she arrange things her style, or disconnects the computer while i am downloading something which can take a few hours.
Hi peapot, i am glad you finally found a good helper. Btw my maid has 4 years experience in Malaysia, where she worked in a landed property for a family for 4 children. Dunno why still so blur?! -
carebear:
Btw my maid has 4 years experience in Malaysia, where she worked in a landed property for a family for 4 children. Dunno why still so blur?!
My answer: Act blur.
Always feel that some of them are much smarter than they look.
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