All About Full-Time Maids

[minnie2004]

That’s why I suspect there’s a local agent in Philippines to help them go thru the customs.

[NicHei]

If I remember correctly, they have a government body that protects Thr filipinas that go out of their country to worl. They will want to check that they have proper contract etc. Once they cleared them, they can then board the plane out.

[Si Si]

minnie2004:

Hi Si Si,

The one we plan to hire direct used to work with my current maid in the same house in Manila. They were also neighbours back home. So she kind of knows how she is like. Yes there's always a risk if the direct hire is no good and we won't be able to ask the agent to change for another one. However, if we ask the agent to source one for us, we basically have no background info about that person at all, and she doesn't know what it's like to work for us either, which is also risky.

Just wondering if $1900 (which incl $200+ insurance) is fair for direct hire. What's the market price?

$1900 seems to be a bit on a high side. But then again, we are comparing different countries here. I paid in the region of the lower one thousands. May need to check my records again. All the best to you.

[shine_fs]

minnie2004:

Hi shine_fs,

Is it b/c you already applied the work permit and bought airtix yourself? Did you need to pay anything to anyone in the Philippines? I think my agent's fee is on the high end. Although she's good (quite responsible) but not sure if it's worth that much since I found the maid myself. Do you mind PM me your agent's no.? Thanks!

I did all the documentation myself in Singapore. But is difficult for them to come out from Philippines cos most of the officer there take \"coffee $$\"

If you really 1 your previous maid to come back, check other agent charges.

[shine_fs]

Elysdeon:

shine_fs:

I tried to get direct for my mum's ex-maid here from Philippines few years ago. I went on line and booked a ticket for her to fly here. Work permit already approved. But on the actual day, when she checked in the airport at Philippines, she was stop by the officer. At the end, she can't go on board. Then I had to seek for help from Singapore agent to bring her in Singapore. I remember ONLY paid for few hundreds dollars for her services.

But why couldn't she board the plane herself? She has an air ticket right. I am sure their own citizens are allowed to travel.

Is not as easy as what we think....

[eyktay]

eyktay:

Just sharing, if anyone picks up a new helper by the name of Felixia Mogi, pls do not take her. PM me if u wanna know more. Cheers!

hquek:

hi eyktay,

Care to post your comments here? http://singaporemaidcomments.blogspot.com/

I find it's good resource - at least it scares me into ensuring I don't think about relying too much on maids.

I need a Blogspot account to post?
I am so glad I shared!
A mum in this forum actually got this maid & contacted me, sigh....

[hquek]

NicHei:

If I remember correctly, they have a government body that protects Thr filipinas that go out of their country to worl. They will want to check that they have proper contract etc. Once they cleared them, they can then board the plane out.

I'm sorry, but to say 'protect', I wanna laugh very loud. I understand that they hire pp just to stamp on documents....dunno what protection they accord.

[eyktay]

lovekidsverymuch:

When I was coming of MRT, saw 3-4 filipino maids smoking... I got very suspicious.. then saw it wasnt those normal cigrattes but something very thin :x

Maybe they are not maids lei?
We've lots of Filipinos workers in SIN too. :lol:

[eyktay]

lovekidsverymuch:

eyktay:

[quote=\"lovekidsverymuch\"]When I was coming of MRT, saw 3-4 filipino maids smoking... I got very suspicious.. then saw it wasnt those normal cigrattes but something very thin :x

Maybe they are not maids lei?
We've lots of Filipinos workers in SIN too. :lol:

is it? looked like maids but maybe I am mistaken :stupid:[/quote]U think like this, u'll be happier.

[hquek]

this morning I walked past the carpark. An Indo (?) maid was washing her employer car. Strangely she kept staring at me....I dunno why. So I stared back.


No clue where she stay, none at all....why liddat huh? made me feel very uncomfy.