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Germgerm, I'm actually pretty happy with her house work in general and how she cares for my kids. But my priority is not the house work so in that area, my expectation is not high. So in terms of taking care of the kids, she is quite on the ball and quite patient. That is why when things I don't...

Hi pinkcream, these are based on my experiences. I guess there's no hard and fast rule, depends on how you want to do it. 1) I bought the ezlink card for her with an initial value of $20 but subsequently, she tops up herself. 2) Similarly, I bought a few variety for her (panty liners, day pads...

Hi Ordolla, I'm in two minds. Will see how long this bad attitude last. Her contract expires end July so I'm assessing her performance these 4 months. Her saving grace is that she's pretty good to the kids and takes good care of them, plus she's not the lazy/greedy type. That's why I close one...

Hi germgerm, yes I told her I am not able to give her 4 months advance as that's too much to ask for and there is no guarantee that she will return. So now, shes saying that she will go back later instead. But ever since, she has been showing me "black face" and even when I ask her things...

Thanks Eliza, for the sound advice. Actually, she hasn't even finished her 2 year contract. She only finishes in July and by right, she should only go back in August. But she ask if she can go back early to attend her boy's graducation ceremony and yes, softhearted is the word. Being...

Thank you everyone for sharing your thoughts and advices. They really helped "firm" up my decision. Anyhow I've just had a talk with her and explained to her that I cannot help her because her request is not fair to me. I asked her: "what if you dun come back? There is no guarantee that you will...

Yes, pinkcream. My sentiments exactly. If she wanted to bring her kids on holiday, she should have planned in advance and start saving up for the holiday and not borrow money to "enjoy".

Hi All, sorry I'm re-posting this as a new thread as I do need urgent advice on this coz my maid is going back in 3 weeks time. Re: First time getting maid - need advice!!Hi everyone, hope everyone had a fantastic Lunar New Year. I didnt realised my last posting was ages ago! Time really...

Hi everyone, hope everyone had a fantastic Lunar New Year. I didnt realised my last posting was ages ago! Time really flies and my maid has already been with us for 20 months now. Her contract is expiring in July and I have already told her I would like to renew her contract for another 2...

Hi mommies and daddies, I'm looking for a private golf coach for my 5YO. My husband has a private golf coach whom he says is good with adults but not with kids, so I can't use him. If you know of a golf coach who is good with teaching preschooler kids, appreciate if you could give me his...

Hi godloved, thanks much for your sharing once again. I like how you always answer my queries so detailedly and you never miss anything out. :D I think we r quite similar in our mode of operation. My hubby n I r quite hands-on parents but with 2 kids, we find that we can no longer do without...

Hi bananamama, many thanks for sharing. My apologies if the posting had offended u or some. Yes u r right, guess it all depends of the family's usual practice and maid's preference as well. For me, it's hard to imagine hand washing all the clothes coz I dun do them. Plus my maid has limited time...

My baby is 16 months old and I have another 4YO. But my younger one does have sensitive skin, dunno if it's because of the washing detergent. I use Persil for the washer. Maybe I should ask her to wash baby's clothes separately..... Usually when she does a new task, I will do inspection right...

When I heard that, my jaw dropped too. My maid uses the washing machine for our clothes including e kids'. She only hand wash her own clothes and my delicate ones. I have all sorts of mops for her to use, even magic clean dry mop to reach the high places so she doesn't have to climb. My friends...

Side track a bit... I have a friend who told me that she gets her maid to hand wash ALL the clothes in the family (3 adults + 2 kids) everyday even though she has a washing machine at home. Her reason: washing machine consumes alot of water. Handwash saves water. Another friend said he...