<![CDATA[Need advice! Should I accept this maid?]]>My former maid was said to have some lung issue when she came for the review, like cannot expand fully, but still pass overall. I decided to take her in, as she said she was sick because of the changes in weather. So I brought her to the GP and did not let her look after my 3 month old for a week. However, she remained weak, and had to see a GP every month for cough and flu. Apart from medical expenses incurred, I still had to take over looking after my baby. My older kid caught the germs from her and fell sick often, missing school for weeks, wasting lots of money on pd and sch.


So, I suggest not taking her because her immunity level would be very low.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/59710/need-advice-should-i-accept-this-maidRSS for NodeFri, 15 May 2026 16:06:11 GMTSat, 03 Aug 2013 13:45:30 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Need advice! Should I accept this maid? on Sat, 03 Aug 2013 09:46:54 GMT]]>If u are urgently in need of a helper, it will be better to select another, cos it could also mean her health is weak and u run a risk of having a helper who can’t carry out her duties.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1059689https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1059689Sat, 03 Aug 2013 09:46:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need advice! Should I accept this maid? on Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:37:35 GMT]]>Actually you also need to see if she passed the overall medical cos if she passes then according to MOM she is fit to work,so her Agency will process her thumb printing…If you are not comfortable then you should ask for an exchange,


I took my maid from Comfort and when I saw her in the office,she is not coughing but when I brought her home, she was continously coughing for almost 8 months, i kept bringing her to different doctors and even when for xray but it was clear and she was having some dust allergy. But I was worried i thought she have TB cos i also got younger kids at home, but since all clear, then we just got used to her coughing .

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1058946https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1058946Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:37:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need advice! Should I accept this maid? on Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:40:17 GMT]]>Exposure to TB can also cause latent TB. The treatment for this condition is medication for X months with regular visits for check-ups and testing. This happened to my DS when he was infected many years back. I cannot remember the full details of the treatment except the daily medication and frequent visits on weekend to the TB centre (cannot remember the name) at Moulmein Road.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1057443https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1057443Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:40:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need advice! Should I accept this maid? on Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:41:37 GMT]]>Agree with Jennifer, should report to MOM, the maid mostly will be repatriated.... TB is highly contagious :nailbite:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1055145https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1055145Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:41:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need advice! Should I accept this maid? on Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:55:38 GMT]]>I would return the maid to the agent and make a report to MOM with the evidence that the maid failed the x-ray test in order to make sure the agent does not pass this maid to some other persons. The agent is so irresponsible.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1055077https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1055077Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:55:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need advice! Should I accept this maid? on Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:20:04 GMT]]>I think it’s esp terrible for young ones to have to take these strong drugs at such a young age. You don’t know the side effects.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1054187https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1054187Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:20:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need advice! Should I accept this maid? on Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:18:52 GMT]]>:salute: Thank you for all your prompt and helpful reply, much appreciated!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1054185https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1054185Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:18:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need advice! Should I accept this maid? on Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:12:01 GMT]]>agree. once you sign over, the maid is YOUR responsibility. Agent can verbally say she will be responsible for her medical costs but the law says YOU as the employer are liable.


Money aside, pls be careful for your family’s sake. My mum’s friend (grandma status) and grandkid had to endure 6 months of drugs and monitoring at TTSH TB centre becos their maid contracted TB when she was in SG (she passed the review but somehow her TB flared whilst under employment) and the two were deemed to be susceptible - the other family members were cleared. I can’t imagine having to pump so much drugs into a young body.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1054171https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1054171Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:12:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need advice! Should I accept this maid? on Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:08:48 GMT]]>We were definitely seek 2nd opinion when we get her medical report. But for her prior visit who should foot the bill, us or the agent?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1054167https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1054167Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:08:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need advice! Should I accept this maid? on Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:04:09 GMT]]>If you have young children at home, please do not take the risk. It seems that more people are getting TB although the numbers are still small.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1054158https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1054158Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:04:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need advice! Should I accept this maid? on Wed, 31 Jul 2013 01:58:41 GMT]]>There have been cases of maids coming in with TB. I would err on the side of caution.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1054147https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1054147Wed, 31 Jul 2013 01:58:41 GMT