Finding a FT Helper, urgent help needed pls

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Eve12

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I'm looking to hire a FT hire -July 1 (first baby is due mid July). And have looked at previous threads (very confusing process) and ASia Expat and Geo website. However, it seems that most helpers that are available are breaking their contract it seems...i.e,"worked with current employer 6 months" or "1 year". I thought all contracts were 2 - years agreements.

I need help on where I should start my search? If I'm looking for the helper to start July 1, how long does the process take if I start the interviewing process now. Does anyone have a list of questions I can follow.

ANY help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks alot!!!!

Piper
 
start with asiaexpat.....u need to pay some nominal fee and thats the best resource for the search,,,,,if u want someone in july then even helpers with broken contracts should do since their processing time is 2 -3 months....for finished contract it is one month.....look for employer references as they r the most important.....go to the HK immigration website for the helpers section on more details.......let me know if u need any further help
 
Hi Mushi,

Thanks for your help. Im a bit confused re: the broken contracts and the finished contracts.

Are the broken contract from Asia Expat and Geo the ones that say"orked with current employer 6 months" or "1 year"" or some says shorter times.

If someone is finished with their contract, do they have to go back for 6 weeks and wait on the visa? Sorry, that was a bit confusing.

Thanks alot again for all your help.

Piper
 
A contract is 2 years, so if they've worked for less than 2 than yes its a broken contract. You need to ask why they were terminated. If it was for financial reasons or if the employer has left HK, then they don't need to return to the Philippines and can stay in HK while their papers are being processed.

Finished contracts do not have to go back either. Immigration gives them 2 one year visas, which means they have to go back anytime within the 1st year of working for you.
 
At the moment, alot of people are leaving HK or simply cannot afford a helper anymore. Some helpers are homesick and wish to leave on their own as well. There are many reasons for broken contracts so don't let that put you off. 2 years is a long time and alot can change very quickly here in HK. Best of luck finding a helper soon. The process usually does take some time though so do not be disheartend if it all doesn't move along as quickly as you had hoped. You may also have to interview several people too.
 
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in addition to asiaexpat.com, have you asked any friends who do have helpers if they know of anyone? word travels very fast that someone needs a helper. we had helpers ringing up our door once word got out in our building.

we brought our helper in from the philippines and it took about 8 weeks through an agency.
 
Hi Southside852 + January,

Thanks for the info.

We are relatively new to HK, so do not know that many people. Do you remember the name of the agency that you used?

I spoke to a agency today and was told that I should look at the terminate contracts because sometimes the helpers with finish contracts can be very picky and sometimes even if you choose them and start a contract sometimes they would pick someone else. But, with the terminate K, they have to leave HK to wait for their visas, so at least that's a bit safer.

Its all so overwhelming. I would definitely love if I can find someone that's recommended. That would def be great

Thanks again for your help.
Piper
 
if the helper ha sbeen terminated because of a relocation or financial problem or death of the person she was emplyed to look after,then she is allowed to stay in Hk to process her papers
This info was given to me by immigration dept
 
piper said:
Hi Southside852 + January,


I spoke to a agency today and was told that I should look at the terminate contracts because sometimes the helpers with finish contracts can be very picky and sometimes even if you choose them and start a contract sometimes they would pick someone else. But, with the terminate K, they have to leave HK to wait for their visas, so at least that's a bit safer.
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With so many people leaving, I don't think helpers can be picky. I would interview finished contract helpers, as well as terminated.

Good luck!
 
guess that is what I thought too ,that with the economy being as it is ,I would have no problem finding someone
but its been a month and still no luck
 
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