I am just so destined not to have a maid. Ever since I started work, I have had a turnover of so many maids and lost money that I’ve lost counting. But the truth is, every time a maid leaves, we are all SO happy. We work together as a family (gotong-royong) to keep the house clean and tidy. This time round, again my maid has left.
I got an Indonesian maid and she lasted all of 2 weeks after which her husband wanted her home.
*BIG SIGH*
So I hire my little maids……..
T2 is very good at cleaning the floor and wiping surfaces.
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T1 is good at washing dishes and washing, peeling and cutting vegetables; and even making sandwiches and lots of other chores……
I should really do without one, huh? If only I could, I would. But unfortunately, working full time leaves me very little time to cook so I really need a maid to lift this hassle off my plate. And before you suggest the caterer, I have already looked into this and absolutely NOBODY wants to deliver food to my place. I promise you, if someone could just deliver healthy, nutritious meals over, I would be sorted.
*BIG SIGH*
And all my maids are paid above market rate as well. Maybe that’s why.
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Sorry to hear about what had happened. Hope things will get better soon. I do ask my little girl to help me out sometimes too, it makes a some differences, and at least it keep her occupied, and sometimes I think it bonds us together. But on a bad days, I will leave the chores unattended for a while, and focus on just taking care of her, leaving chores during sleeping time or naptime, as my previous attempts left me feeling very stressful. So, I avoid them.
Best of luck, Patsy. Hope you’ll have great Monday, tc!
there’s something abt you and maids lah.. maybe u need to consult some feng shui master. I can reason out why w good employer like you cannot find a reasonable maid to stay.
try locals.. those chinese confinement amahs.. since you’re willing to pay above market rate.. perhaps they’ll stay.. for at least a month ??