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spockey

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Hi. We are looking for a new helper. If you know of one that you can recommend us, please send me a PM. Thanks.
 
soft hearted DH available from Philippines

Hi Spockey,

Greetings!

I am the one who sent you a private message, which my intension is to apply for the post of domestic helper, in other website and unfortunately I get banned after sending you a message. I don't know what happened. Anyway, I am still hunting for a domestic helper job. And luckily, i found out that you're also looking for a helper right now.

If you'll allow me, may I apply for the post?

Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,
Witty_han
 
We've not found one ;-( I'm now extremely cautious about helpers these days given that the last one sent my husband a love text (by mistake according to her), mucked up my laundry e.g. whites turned blue, bought wrong groceries, ruined our Bugaboo cover (which costs about HKD$2000 to replace) etc. etc... and we never once docked her salary.
We currently have a short term solution.
Mind you... we are not fussed as employers... we make sure our helper stops work at 8pm everyday and insist that rest is taken during the day. She gets a food allowance even though she eats what we eat and we don't eat cheap. Everything we eat is Australian or organic.
We've been fair employers but i think just very unlucky. I've been advised to try for an Indonesian helper instead of Filipino as they are supposed to be more conscientious. And, to go for a younger DH.
 
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spockey said:
I've been advised to try for an Indonesian helper instead of Filipino as they are supposed to be more conscientious. And, to go for a younger DH.
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I wouldn't. A younger helper will be inexperienced and the Indonesian helpers don't speak good English. You'll probably need to micro-manage her which will be difficult as you're working.

My mom had an Indonesian helper and she adored D but communicating with her was too stressful. My niece spoke Bahasa and would translate for my mom.
 
Thanks Rani! I am only considering them coz I speak Bahasa too. Will have to rethink the younger helper bit for sure.
 
Hi Spockey, our family is hiring an young Indonesian helper coz I can speak bahasa, she work better than our expectation (personally I think young is better coz in my experience, I don't want to take care of her health problem), their bad reputation mostly because of the communication (bad english), but if you speak bahasa, I think you can try to hire them. by the way, the agent is another key factor since they are the initial training provider. :gl:
 
Why don't you go to an agency? There are many DH how are looking for a new employer. They have working experience in Hong Kong. Often there employer just moved back to Europe… I got mine from a working college how moved back to England. He got here from the agency. She was working already for 4 years in Hong Kong. Many DH can’t find an new employer because the hiring from the Philippines is cheaper for an employer.
 
Spockey,
Why did you recommend her before? You only mention that you can't really talk to her, because of her english, and you think she is more suitable with a chinese family.
You didn't mention anything you just said on this post before.
 
SuperMama
This happened after I recommended her. Hence I put a warning out and retracted my recommendation.
 
Hi there Spockey, I know there are many DH agencies in the market, but is hard to judge simply from the magazine ad or website, because they are always show the best side. Sometimes you need a little bit of luck! For me, I only know one agency that I used and recommended by my friends, will PM you. If you speak bahasa, I think indonesia DH is better for you. :gl:
 
Hi Spokey,

I am an ex-domestic helper in HK and I am 23 years old. Young but yet capable of helper's responsibilities. I have already submitted my credentials in an agency in HK and will be okay if I will be hired directly from HK and it will take 4-6weeks, costs less too! I have been in TESDA accredited training center, passed all the practical exams,have good grades and positive feedbacks. I am fluent in English, hardworking, flexible and with good moral character.

If you are interested please let me know. Thank you very much.

Respectfully yours,
Hannah
 
Hi Witty_Han

I have read some of your threads on asiaxpat. And although you claim to be of good moral character, the company you keep is questionable. In an entry, I recall you wrote to seek advise for a friend who was kicked out of HK (for illegally importing goods) and re-entered HK on a fake passport. Unfortunately, given that I am a believer of "you are like the company you keep", I am not willing to risk it by hiring you.

Good Luck.
 
Hi Spockey,

Thanks for that comment though I am not as what my friend is. As we're raised by different family/parents. Just happened that I met this fellow seeking advice and I relay to a forum which I thought that somehow someone can give me constructive information.

I am a law abiding citizen and that character was within me whether i will be destined in USA, HK or Iraq. Why judge me in just a post on a forum?
 
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spockey,
Ok, I see. By the way I had a interview with a Philippines DH last sunday, me and husband was gonna hire her, but after we discuss...we can't hire a DH at the moment because of our financial situation is not too stable.
Her employer is leaving Hk by the end of this month, she is only got 2 weeks left. If you are interesting, let me know.
 
I am into changing my helper, she is from indonesia, i was pregant when we hired her with no choice we had to bear her mistake and error, breaking things, spoiling clothes, now with nails unintentionaly scratching my baby's body sometimes. and leave food gets spoils in the fridge. she is over 38+ years of age and have her own points of views of doing things. I hope if there is any help or advice i can get here?
 
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