Myanmar maids

[hquek]

Mine told me that she was like the first to actually call back home. Previously those who left the village mysteriously dropped out of sight - no money, no calls home.


FYI, on remittance. We went to some minimart (think it’s at 3rd floor) at Peninsula plaza - they do remittance services. They accept the money (service charge S$3), print out some receipt (MUST double check the name spell correct). One week later, the person whose name is shown will have to go to some place to collect the money.

My maid was so worried when her family didn’t get the money on the appointed day (exactly 1 week later), but the next day, when she call back, they did receive it (probably kancheong, so go too early). Whew!

[cher_06]

I am very happy with my burmese maid that I employed! The only downside is that she may not renew after her contract is up!

[hquek]

cher_06:

I am very happy with my burmese maid that I employed! The only downside is that she may not renew after her contract is up!

keep her happy also? If she has a reason to come out to work (eg young siblings/old parents), you can quietly point out to her pros of continuing.

I did broach the topic with mine even though she's not finished a year. She said that if she had to go home (for holidays), she likely won't want to come back becos the journey from airport/village is simply too long and she'll miss her family and friends. Will cross the bridge when I get there.

[cher_06]

the problem with mine is that her family is relatively ok. They are easily contented, so she feel not much of a need for the money.


Of course, I am still trying to talk to her about how she cannot depend on her parents forever and with more money she can start business etc.

headache!!!

[Angelight]

Cher, you're lucky to get a maid you're happy with. Most of us here either have maids with communication or attitude problems or BOTH.

cher_06:

I am very happy with my burmese maid that I employed! The only downside is that she may not renew after her contract is up!

[cher_06]

Hey Angelight,


I think for them, we just have to be extremely patient. I think attitude is more important than communication. For mine, I think she really wants to study. Every night I see her reading her visual english and burmese dictionary.

Sometimes when I do reading with the kids, she wants to read too… haha. So I teach her as well…

[Angelight]

How old is your maid? maybe the younger ones are more adaptable and willing to learn. The older ones tend to be stubborn and less willing to change or learn new things.

[cher_06]

Yes, based on all my experience with 5 maids over 17years, both my mom and I agree that the younger is better. And look for those who are single and family is very simple.

[moonee]

agree totally with cher 06, tried and tested, my family had over errr… 30 maids the last 24 yrs and its the younger ones that work out with the exception of 1or 2 filipinas in their 30s that had no family commitment.

[Angelight]

Hi mummies, just wanna check - do you hand over all the money (maid’s pay) to your maid, or you give her some and keep the balance for her in the bank?