All About Full-Time Maids

[peapot]

Aiyo! Mummies, my maid just told me she wants to go off tomorrow because her future S-pass employer wants to see her. So many requests!! She begged me this is the last time for such request. I thought of course right, you already found a job why would there be anymore future requests.


I told her tommorrow is Friday, Off on Friday? There was once I asked to go off on Friday because my daughter was in a school camp, she said no because got no friends to meet. Now got valid reason enough for her to go off on Friday because of job. That’s why people say cannot give maid off day. Give them one inch they want one yard. I asked her to go off she don’t want to listen but now she wants off, I have to listen. I m pissed! Not allowing her also mean my daughter may be in danger because I m at work. Sigh!!

Why I have to face such maid??

[peapot]

Btw, I have paid $300 for my maid passport for 2 years but I let her renew only for 1 year due to also her request. Now I regretted. Because I don’t understand why I have adhere to her every request.


So, mummies learn from my experience!! Don’t be too lenient like me. Tomorrow I m actually leaving for Hongkong. She tell me only just now. Can you imagine? When we apply leave, unless its urgent like medical reasons do you think our boss will let us go on leave last minute inorder to attend an interview?

[Andaiz]

peapot:

So, mummies learn from my experience!! Don't be too lenient like me. Tomorrow I m actually leaving for Hongkong. She tell me only just now. Can you imagine? When we apply leave, unless its urgent like medical reasons do you think our boss will let us go on leave last minute inorder to attend an interview?

peapot dear, you just gave a new definition to the \"sandwich generation\"... :love: we're sandwiched between our employers and our maids. Whilst we try and use the same yardstick, it seems clearly NOT :x

seriously, if it's an interview, wait till YOUR schedule permits lah. She still has her obligation to the job she has now! :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:

[workingmom]

Hi - need some advice.


My current helper has been with us for 8 years, since my elder daughter was born. Now she wants to leave to go home, she has given us ample notice (6 mths).

Is it a good idea to get in our new helper early so that she can be trained by our current helper ? I have heard mixed views on this. My mom is dead set against it. My hubby and I dont see any issues as my current helper is not leaving on a sour note…she has been taking care of my 2 kids for so long and she knows the routine.

I am FTWM so if there is no overlap I will definitely have to take leave or go on part-time/no pay, stop work for a while when the new help comes in.

Would be glad to hear your views on this !

[pineapple tarts]

workingmom:

Hi - need some advice.


My current helper has been with us for 8 years, since my elder daughter was born. Now she wants to leave to go home, she has given us ample notice (6 mths).

Is it a good idea to get in our new helper early so that she can be trained by our current helper ? I have heard mixed views on this. My mom is dead set against it. My hubby and I dont see any issues as my current helper is not leaving on a sour note...she has been taking care of my 2 kids for so long and she knows the routine.

I am FTWM so if there is no overlap I will definitely have to take leave or go on part-time/no pay, stop work for a while when the new help comes in.

Would be glad to hear your views on this !

I don see any big problem for the new maid to be trained by the current one. Its easier for new maid to adapt, esp. when there is language barrier. HOWEVER, you have to be prepared that she learns all possible \"short cuts\" which most maids do. If u are working full time & can't really take leave (at least 1 week), then I think just let her train while u fine tune the details from time to time.

[kiasimom]

workingmom:

Hi - need some advice.


My current helper has been with us for 8 years, since my elder daughter was born. Now she wants to leave to go home, she has given us ample notice (6 mths).

Is it a good idea to get in our new helper early so that she can be trained by our current helper ? I have heard mixed views on this. My mom is dead set against it. My hubby and I dont see any issues as my current helper is not leaving on a sour note...she has been taking care of my 2 kids for so long and she knows the routine.

I am FTWM so if there is no overlap I will definitely have to take leave or go on part-time/no pay, stop work for a while when the new help comes in.

Would be glad to hear your views on this !

Hi.
My experience tells me that NEVER let your two maids have any interactions.

Your old maid might instill some wrong thinkings in your new maid.

I will agree with your mom.
When the new maid comes, it is best that you or your mom train her.

New maid means new style and teachings.
Your old miad probably has some styles that you felt can be improved.
This is a good time as you can train your new maid to your required standards.

Also, no point paying for 2 maids.

I believe you or your mom can do a bettr job

[mummy of 2]

I also prefer not to have the two maids meet. Who knows what they tell each other?


When my previous maid left, I sent her to the airport in the morning, and picked up new maid from agency that same afternoon.

[kiasimom]

Yes, I also practice one in one out :celebrate:

[Andaiz]

workingmom:

Hi - need some advice.


My current helper has been with us for 8 years, since my elder daughter was born. Now she wants to leave to go home, she has given us ample notice (6 mths).

Is it a good idea to get in our new helper early so that she can be trained by our current helper ? I have heard mixed views on this. My mom is dead set against it. My hubby and I dont see any issues as my current helper is not leaving on a sour note...she has been taking care of my 2 kids for so long and she knows the routine.

I am FTWM so if there is no overlap I will definitely have to take leave or go on part-time/no pay, stop work for a while when the new help comes in.

Would be glad to hear your views on this !

Never the twain shall meet...workingmom.

I'm a FTWM like you and I'd \"maximize\" time by sending one off and picking my new helper the same afternoon. Your current helper may leave on a good note, and you MAY just do away with the laborious training. But having been 8 years with you, I'm sure she has also picked up some undesirable habits that you'd rather NOT have. She also knows your family schedule and habits inside out...

Let the new helper be a new start. It may be painful but I believe its beneficial to the family in the long run.

[kiasimom]

Congrats Andaiz dear on your brown belt!


Always can count on you for maid's advices :celebrate: