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    • doodbugD Offline
      doodbug
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      starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2108011\" time=\"1683605552\" user_id=\"14025:

      I went to a few agencies in Beauty World. The fee ranges from $350 to $400 ๐Ÿ˜ž
      Some of the agent fees include the OWWA/POEA fees, which are not free either lol ๐Ÿ™‚

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      • starlight1968sgS Offline
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        doodbug\" post_id=\"2108001\" time=\"1683600353\" user_id=\"13281:

        I used Dan Services, Lucky Plaza.
        I called; quite a pleasant conversation ๐Ÿ™‚

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        • starlight1968sgS Offline
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          For families with a Filipino helper, I doubt anybody has DIY for her home leave (ie return to Philippines for 2 wks then back to Spore to continue working) bec the process seems too much to handle.


          Today I went to some maid agencies opposite Beauty World MRT. I was quoted a range of cost from $330 to $480.

          A kind mum suggested an agency which quoted me $260 though location a bit far as I live in the west.

          I still hv some time to search for lower quotes (am I crazy to spend time on such when I can spend on watching kdrama or cdrama etc ) as helper will be returning in late Sep.

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          • zac's mumZ Offline
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            manorway\" post_id=\"2107315\" time=\"1683080605\" user_id=\"9303:

            Thank you Starlight and Zac's mom. Will check out the places.
            Hi manorway, for your info.

            https://ntuchealth.sg/elderly-care/locations/senior-day-care-heartbeat-bedok

            Today when I was having lunch at Heartbeat@Bedok with my friend who lives nearby, she told me there is a similar eldercare centre there which takes in dementia patients, with optional shuttle bus too. First time i heard of this chain. They have many other branches too. Website above.

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            • manorwayM Offline
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              zac's mum\" post_id=\"2110070\" time=\"1685617156\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2110070 time=1685617156 user_id=53606]
              Hi manorway, for your info.

              https://ntuchealth.sg/elderly-care/locations/senior-day-care-heartbeat-bedok

              Today when I was having lunch at Heartbeat@Bedok with my friend who lives nearby, she told me there is a similar eldercare centre there which takes in dementia patients, with optional shuttle bus too. First time i heard of this chain. They have many other branches too. Website above.[/quote]
              Thanks so much Zac's mum! Will check it out.

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              • manorwayM Offline
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                Do you pay for your maidโ€™s data plan and/or give her the home WIFI password?


                Some say should pay for maidโ€™s data plan so maid can be contactable on off days and when take kids/elderly out without employer. At home, so give WIFI password so maid can update employer with handphone.

                But others say if we pay for data/give WIFI access, maid will be using phone more than normal. Hard to control. If maid is looking at phone a lot, how to watch young kids and elderly?

                Please share your thoughts and experience. Thanks in advance.

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                • starlight1968sgS Offline
                  starlight1968sg
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                  I donโ€™t pay for her hp and usage.

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                  • starlight1968sgS Offline
                    starlight1968sg
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                    From 1 Jul 2023, MOM requires helper's insurance coverage of 60k per year

                    https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker/eligibility-and-requirements/insurance-requirements

                    This translates to a huge increase in premiums payable.

                    Which insurer did you buy for your maid's medical insurance plan?

                    Thank you.

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                    • J Offline
                      JacindaAgent
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                      Dear employer,


                      I have a transfer Indonesian helper looking for new employer. She already in Singapore can be interview anytime.

                      She had experience of take care children and elderly.

                      Please do drop me a message to 88250908 for more detail and i can share with you her biodata as well.

                      Thank you.

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                      • Mich_wongM Offline
                        Mich_wong
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                        Fettuccine\" post_id=\"6627\" time=\"1219936059\" user_id=\"1022:

                        After visiting this site, I got a bit scared. I'm new and just got the cert to hire one. I thought generally Fillipinos are ok, as I heard from friends. Thought they are more compassionate and less violent then the rest...

                        Has anyone got any maids from Signature Employment? As far as I know, the agency is accredited with Casetrust, and their service seems friendly. As for the maids, I have absolutely no idea.

                        Anyone has any good recommendations for Fillipino maids or any other recommendations for good employment agency around East Coast/Katong area?

                        I just need help mainly with household chores, cooking and taking care of my other 2 kids (age 4 and 6) ๐Ÿ˜„
                        You can try Best Helper, contact Mr Phng - 87876674. I got mine from them. I got 2 kids too around your kids age. So far so good.

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