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Thanks for the reply. I wanted to list an update after purchasing a ticket for my FDW at Garuda Airlines at United Square. I was having difficulty purchasing ticket online because you have to be traveling on the ticket to use your credit card. I called into Garuda Customer Service and they told me a...

I have an Indonesian Foreign Domestic Worker and will be sending her on Home Leave while we are on our Home Leave next month. I need any advise on what additional documents I need for her. There are many postings on Home Leave procedures for Philipino FDWs but I can't seem to find any for Indonesian...

It is an actual maid's room with a window and separate bathroom. Yes it is small though and a single bed would fit but it would be nice to have the storage underneath. I must say I was shocked when our rental agent showed us places and said the Home Shelter could be used as a maid's room and I said ...

I would like any recommendations on where to buy a bed that has drawers or storage under the bed for the maid's room. I have been to IKEA and most beds are just a low-to-the-ground frame and since the room is very small I would like to get a raised bed so she has space to store her things. Also, whe...

Can anyone recommend a dry cleaner that picks up and drops off at your residence?

Please add to my list if I forgot something : Paperwork Processing Flight to Singapore Monthly Wage Levy Insurance for Medical & Bond Food Toiletries What About : Air Ticket for Home Leave (once a year or once every two years?) Cell Phone Allowance Monthly MRT/Bus Allowance 13th Month Bonus Medicat...

I am starting the process for a Direct Hire and trying to figure out all my costs. Can anyone tell me what is the "Levy" charge, how do you pay it, how often is it paid? Thanks

Thanks for the info. I also tried to PM you but the site says I need more posts before this feature is enabled. How many posts do I need? What company does your recommendation work with or for so I can look them up, or does she work on her own?

I need advice on how to bring over a maid I already know that is currently in her home country of Indonesia. I am moving to Singapore in Jan 2011 and knew this lady when I lived their years ago. She worked for a friend in Singapore and was a transfer maid, went through all the classes, is familiar w...