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Reply to contract due on Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:49:45 GMT

Zhuge — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:49:45 GMT

For renewal, is there still a need to pay the agency any form of fees?

Reply to contract due on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:32:30 GMT

beanstalk — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:32:30 GMT

She might not be happy but she has returned home to see her family more times than many others.

I just wanted to find out if she is ‘further’ entitled to the 15 days, as in she can turn around and accuse us of not fulfilling our part of the contract.

Thanks.

Reply to contract due on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:40:13 GMT

jtoh — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:40:13 GMT

beanstalk:
My helper has gone home a few times (airfare and salary paid for) during her two year contract.

Does anyone know if the leave she has already taken can be regarded as in-lieu payment for the end-of-contract home leave? In our contract, it says 15 days paid leave if we wish to recontract.

Her contract expires at a time inconvenient for us to give her 15 days leave.

Thanks.

Did you tell her when she went back previously that it was part of her end of contract home leave? If not, then she may not be happy if you tell her now, although you've been really generous to her by letting her go back several times at your expense. Maybe if you explain to her that her several trips back were over and above her entitlement, and the two of you work out something for the end of contract leave?

Reply to contract due on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:24:41 GMT

nms1 — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:24:41 GMT

beanstalk:
My helper has gone home a few times (airfare and salary paid for) during her two year contract.

Does anyone know if the leave she has already taken can be regarded as in-lieu payment for the end-of-contract home leave? In our contract, it says 15 days paid leave if we wish to recontract.

Her contract expires at a time inconvenient for us to give her 15 days leave.

Thanks.

It's another grey area as strictly speaking they aren't entitled to leave until the 2 years is up. I would suggest that you talk to her and see how she feels; has she confirmed that she wants to renew?

If she wants to go back maybe you can negotiate to go at a different time. One of our previous maids requested to delay for nearly 5 months so that she could go back at Christmas as her daughter's birthday was on Boxing Day.

Reply to contract due on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:58:40 GMT

beanstalk — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:58:40 GMT

My helper has gone home a few times (airfare and salary paid for) during her two year contract.

Does anyone know if the leave she has already taken can be regarded as in-lieu payment for the end-of-contract home leave? In our contract, it says 15 days paid leave if we wish to recontract.

Her contract expires at a time inconvenient for us to give her 15 days leave.

Thanks.

Reply to contract due on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:01:14 GMT

nms1 — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:01:14 GMT

Giggler1:
How much incr to give if we want to renew them?

Where can I find gd lobang for air tic to Manila as my helper would like to go back for 2 wk home leave?

TIA!

Any increment is down to negotiation between you & the maid. There is no fixed rule.

If you still have a lot of time try the budget airlines but be careful as some of them (Tiger for example) fly into Clark not the main Manila airport; some maids prefer it as they can avoid central Manila but it depends on there they live.

Reply to contract due on Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:49:23 GMT

Giggler1 — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:49:23 GMT

How much incr to give if we want to renew them?

Where can I find gd lobang for air tic to Manila as my helper would like to go back for 2 wk home leave?

TIA!

Reply to contract due on Mon, 23 May 2011 09:57:41 GMT

KoalaMummy — Mon, 23 May 2011 09:57:41 GMT

my maid’s contract is due end of the year. must go and find out which month, as she’s a transfer maid. basically, she’s good - housework, cooking, looking after my kids. what i can’t stand about her is she’s very vain. she likes to wear sleeveless, or even tube during her off days (as i don’t allow her to wear it at home). also she has handphone and laptop (and has facebook account - that’s where i saw her vain photos). tho i told her she can only use computer after she finished all her work. but as she’s quite efficient and finishes her work early, she will go and use her computer. that’s where i m not happy about. also, i’m not really convince that she’s ‘totally honest’, as we’ve lost some things along the way. however, i also can’t say that she stole them as we do not have prove. anyway, those things are not real valuable or expensive so we just close one eye.

not sure if i should transfer as i really can’t guarantee that she’s really good. what do you all think?

Reply to contract due on Sat, 14 May 2011 09:23:11 GMT

godiva — Sat, 14 May 2011 09:23:11 GMT

Hi may I know why you are not renewing? If she is an ok maid, I am actually looking for one. Prefer by recommendation than get an unknown quality from agency. My Indo maid of 7 years wants to go home to get married. So I am looking for one to start in July.

Do let me know - no babies/toddlers, no elderly. Just general cleaning and cooking and laundry. Do email me at juliejulie88@gmail.com if you know of any transfer maid.

Sorry to hijack the thread! :siam:

Reply to contract due on Fri, 13 May 2011 12:29:04 GMT

hazekoh — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:29:04 GMT

Anyone have good maid to transfer? I am in my 37weeks and urgently looking for a maid to help me take care of baby. You may contact me at 96815028

Reply to contract due on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:09:37 GMT

nms1 — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:09:37 GMT

I think it depends on your reason for not renewing. If you have just decided that you no longer need or want a maid and she has generally been a good worker then it is only fair to give her a few months to find a new employer if she wants to stay in Singapore. If you send her back home she will have to start all over again.

If you are willing to pay you can always send her back to stay with the agent during that time if you would prefer not to have her in the house.

Reply to contract due on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:05:03 GMT

peapot — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:05:03 GMT

I agree that 1 month is reasonable but if she gives problem at the last leg of work stint, then you are better off without giving any notice. Protect your family first before anything else.

Reply to contract due on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:50:13 GMT

hubbyofeast — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:50:13 GMT

better don’t take the risk, if you don’t want time and money to be wasted. i understand that even you cancel the work permit the maid have not depart sg, you still responsible for her.

Reply to contract due on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:44:01 GMT

jtoh — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:44:01 GMT

LOLMum:
gumiho:
[quote=\"jtoh\"]
But there have been cases where the maid created a scene at the airport and lodged a complaint against the employer. They have to keep her here to investigate the complaint.
:!: :!: I can only say this type of maid are super childish. So what if they lodge a complain, doesn't mean they can stay in SG forever.

yes, it doesnt mean they can stay in sg forever but at least they can make your life hell.[/quote]exactly. They have nothing to lose. But the employer has his reputation, time etc to lose. Especially if the accusation is rape etc.

Reply to contract due on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:12:37 GMT

BeContented — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:12:37 GMT

rydy:
Good ones, talk to them, ask them whether they want to come back to work or not, etc, etc. Back home got no job, have to come out again, new loan, etc. Increase their salary blah, blah.

New maid, you are subject to uncertainty. As long as everyone in the family is well, it is worthwhile considering extending the contract.

Well, human is a complicated lot...so different people have different experiences and expectation. Nobody is perfect.

As for bad ones, one suggestion is to inform the agency in advance your action if you planning to send her back early. Let them pick her up from your place to the airport.

In both scenarios, they themselves know the contract expiry date since they acknowledge payment (salary) every month. Some of them are smarter than we think.

There are too many stories, good and bad ones.

For example, even if the maid is a little slow, but if she took care of your children or old folks properly and with respect...what else you want more?

Just my opinion.

Can't agree more Set your priorities, what are the most important to you. As long as those are met, the rest can blink here and there 8). Now you see, now you dun.

Reply to contract due on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:01:39 GMT

rydy — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:01:39 GMT

Good ones, talk to them, ask them whether they want to come back to work or not, etc, etc. Back home got no job, have to come out again, new loan, etc. Increase their salary blah, blah.

New maid, you are subject to uncertainty. As long as everyone in the family is well, it is worthwhile considering extending the contract.

Well, human is a complicated lot…so different people have different experiences and expectation. Nobody is perfect.

As for bad ones, one suggestion is to inform the agency in advance your action if you planning to send her back early. Let them pick her up from your place to the airport.

In both scenarios, they themselves know the contract expiry date since they acknowledge payment (salary) every month. Some of them are smarter than we think.

There are too many stories, good and bad ones.

For example, even if the maid is a little slow, but if she took care of your children or old folks properly and with respect…what else you want more?

Just my opinion.

Reply to contract due on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:31:20 GMT

LOLMum — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:31:20 GMT

gumiho:
jtoh:
[quote=\"gumiho\"]
According to my helper, MOM had briefed them that once Employer had cancelled their WP they are not suppose to stay in Singapore and even their own embassy cannot interfere.

Even if they create a scene at the airport, the police will be there to escort them into the transit.
But there have been cases where the maid created a scene at the airport and lodged a complaint against the employer. They have to keep her here to investigate the complaint.

:!: :!: I can only say this type of maid are super childish. So what if they lodge a complain, doesn't mean they can stay in SG forever.[/quote]yes, it doesnt mean they can stay in sg forever but at least they can make your life hell.

Reply to contract due on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:07:09 GMT

gumiho — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:07:09 GMT

jtoh:
gumiho:
[quote=\"LOLMum\"]delaying her packing is a minor thing. i am just afraid she might run away at the airport or make a complaint against the employer at the customs especially if she is determined to stay in singapore or a cunning one.

According to my helper, MOM had briefed them that once Employer had cancelled their WP they are not suppose to stay in Singapore and even their own embassy cannot interfere.

Even if they create a scene at the airport, the police will be there to escort them into the transit.

But there have been cases where the maid created a scene at the airport and lodged a complaint against the employer. They have to keep her here to investigate the complaint.[/quote] :!: :!: I can only say this type of maid are super childish. So what if they lodge a complain, doesn't mean they can stay in SG forever.

Reply to contract due on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:41:20 GMT

jtoh — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:41:20 GMT

gumiho:
LOLMum:
delaying her packing is a minor thing. i am just afraid she might run away at the airport or make a complaint against the employer at the customs especially if she is determined to stay in singapore or a cunning one.

According to my helper, MOM had briefed them that once Employer had cancelled their WP they are not suppose to stay in Singapore and even their own embassy cannot interfere.

Even if they create a scene at the airport, the police will be there to escort them into the transit.

But there have been cases where the maid created a scene at the airport and lodged a complaint against the employer. They have to keep her here to investigate the complaint.

Reply to contract due on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:35:18 GMT

LOLMum — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:35:18 GMT

gumiho:
LOLMum:
delaying her packing is a minor thing. i am just afraid she might run away at the airport or make a complaint against the employer at the customs especially if she is determined to stay in singapore or a cunning one.

According to my helper, MOM had briefed them that once Employer had cancelled their WP they are not suppose to stay in Singapore and even their own embassy cannot interfere.

Even if they create a scene at the airport, the police will be there to escort them into the transit.

but if they complain of abuse, they will have the right to stay regardless of the cancellation of wp. that's when the nightmare for employers begin.

most maids would just go home quietly because they know what :!: things we would find in their rooms.

but most maids i have known are nice.

Reply to contract due on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:16:00 GMT

gumiho — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:16:00 GMT

LOLMum:
delaying her packing is a minor thing. i am just afraid she might run away at the airport or make a complaint against the employer at the customs especially if she is determined to stay in singapore or a cunning one.

According to my helper, MOM had briefed them that once Employer had cancelled their WP they are not suppose to stay in Singapore and even their own embassy cannot interfere.

Even if they create a scene at the airport, the police will be there to escort them into the transit.

Reply to contract due on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:40:24 GMT

LOLMum — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:40:24 GMT

delaying her packing is a minor thing. i am just afraid she might run away at the airport or make a complaint against the employer at the customs especially if she is determined to stay in singapore or a cunning one.

Reply to contract due on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:25:23 GMT

jtoh — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:25:23 GMT

What if she delays packing?

Reply to contract due on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:23:43 GMT

gumiho — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:23:43 GMT

KoalaMummy:
Hi, can i check usually do you give 'advance' notice to your maid if you do not want to renew her contract after 2 years? How many months in advance do you think we should give them? Does it matter whether it's indonesian or philiipo? i mean, does it make any difference?

Irregardless her racial, mostly depend on the circumstances and your own reason.

1) If there is a valid reason and we have no choice not to renew her contract then I will inform her a few month in advance.

2) If the reason is because her performance is lousy and we intend to employ a new maid then I will give her an hr notice. Eg. Airline check in time is 12.00pm then I will only inform her at 10.30am and she must finish packing by 11.30am.

From my past experience, once I break the news to our helper they will start to have the ORD mood. It still depend on you.