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by Iskandar
Sun, 15 Jun 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: how much would a part-time maid cost?
Replies: 39
Views: 44303

so what moderator ??? to err is human. I mixed up sq meter and sq feet. Kill me for this ??? :? :? The thing is that workers who do their job well should be commended. What's your role here ??? At times I wonder if you are here to advertise yourself or truely be a moderator. You have comercial inter...
by Iskandar
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:32 am
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: how much would a part-time maid cost?
Replies: 39
Views: 44303

I pay 300 for 4 visists a month for a group of 5 ladies. My place is a 3 room apartment, 1,200 sq ft. Leave everything to them and they finish everything. I cannot fault them at all as I cannot find any reason. Once I had to change one of my face basic tap and they did that for me, changing me only ...
by Iskandar
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Maids - Housekeeper - New to Singapore need help
Replies: 4
Views: 3854

I heard of stories of maids using their employer's baby to beg in the streets . I didn't believe it till I personnaly come across one at commwealth Ave on 10th June 2008 4pm.

Carefull guys, screen your maids thoroughly before you emply them.
by Iskandar
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:23 am
Forum: Domestic Helper & Babysitter Issues
Topic: A good maid
Replies: 21
Views: 17257

Iskandar, Just keen to know what do you pay per hour for a non live-in maid? Also do you have to give them a certain number of hours work per week or can you hire them casually? I pay 300 for my 3 bedroom apartments. they come 4 times a month, group of 5 ladies. They do not go by hour but I had an ...
by Iskandar
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Lizards in the home?
Replies: 41
Views: 21452

get a cat :lol: :lol: it is fun watching how excited the cat gets whenever it see a lizard :lol: :lol:
by Iskandar
Sun, 08 Jun 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Maids - Housekeeper - New to Singapore need help
Replies: 4
Views: 3854

Try those who can give you a package rather than going by hour. Most who go by hour will drag their feet, or work when you are looking. Afterall, how much energy can a person work without rest ?? I used to be forced by my wife to do housework, and 2 hours is the most that I can endure :oops: Afterwh...
by Iskandar
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 9:16 am
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Part-time maid agencies
Replies: 16
Views: 14938

it is better to get one who is well trained and insured. Afterall, you pay to improve your lifestyle better and not to wretch it :lol: :lol: On a serious note, I do want good lifestyle and the part time helper is always a headache. I have tried 13 and so far the present stays with me the longest. Am...
by Iskandar
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 9:09 am
Forum: Domestic Helper & Babysitter Issues
Topic: A good maid
Replies: 21
Views: 17257

Re: A good Helper

I wish somehow we have a way or a system to weed out these helpers who are constantly shopping for empolyers at their current employer's expense. :( or moonlighting at your expense :evil: At times it is better to use non live in maids. At least they are the companies' problem and not mine. I use Cl...
by Iskandar
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 8:49 am
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Hiring/Cost of Maids
Replies: 7
Views: 5936

I pay S$250 to a group of 5 ladies to take care of my 800sq apartment 4 times per month . I need not worry of things that I need to buy as they provide everything, seriously, including my aircon, plumbing etc. They do not like me to tell them how to do their work and trully respect them. Afterall , ...
by Iskandar
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 8:40 am
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: bereavement leave for domestic helpers
Replies: 3
Views: 6109

Not too sure of that but in Singaporeans, it is one day and it is called compassionate leave and it is only applicable for immediate family, that is Parents, siblings and spouse. But of course, some companies give mare than that. As a guide, two days for flight to and from home, 3 days to settle thi...
by Iskandar
Thu, 29 May 2008 4:29 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Beware of Illegal Part-Time Maids!
Replies: 10
Views: 7311

MOM requires that the maid you get from the agency, with a proper work permit only work in the address that is stated in the document. If your maid moonlight, or work in another address, like your mother-in-law etc etc, all parties will be penalised heavyly if caught, including a jail terms. This ha...
by Iskandar
Thu, 29 May 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: how much would a part-time maid cost?
Replies: 39
Views: 44303

Try this company www.XXXXXXXhousekeeping.com They provide excellent service and their rates are the most competitive in the market - they actually provide a guarantee that if you can find anyone else who provides such a service at lower cost, they will refund you the difference. You own the company...
by Iskandar
Thu, 29 May 2008 4:05 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: how much would a part-time maid cost?
Replies: 39
Views: 44303

Carefull about employing part time maids who are not locals or looking for jobs for your maids under employment pass. All will be fined very heavyly.... we are talking of thousands of dollars. Your leave in maids foriegn maids are to work only for one single address, not even for your parent's home ...

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