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Own apartment/room for our Helper	therat	Sun, 30 May 2021 8:09 pm	2 times in total	Domestic Helper & Babysitter Issues
FDW called MOM and complaint	x9200	Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:32 pm	Once this year	Domestic Helper & Babysitter Issues

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Global Indian International School (GIIS)

Last post by nick.giis « Tue, 16 Nov 2021 1:06 pm
Posted in Parenting, Family & Schools
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by Pal » Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:24 am » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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Global Indian International School (GIIS) is a leading international school headquartered in Singapore since 2002. The K-12 school...

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Hi Fredscuttle!

I'm Nick, a representative from GIIS Singapore and glad to provide you with the answers you seek!
For student transportation, you...

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Australian International School Singapore

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by Pal » Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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AIS has a long history of delivering a holistic, rounded education. What makes us truly unique is that we offer a...

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Canadian International School

Last post by Pal « Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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by Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...

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Bump for this thread 8-)

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Stamford American International School

Last post by Pal « Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
Posted in Staying, Living in Singapore
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by Pal » Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:34 pm » in Staying, Living in Singapore

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Stamford American International Singapore offers an holistic education for students from 2 months to 18 years of age, being the first and only school...

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SAIS International School .

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Maids, helpers and employers, please use Classifieds

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Mon, 04 Apr 2011 8:49 pm
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by jpatokal » Wed, 21 Jan 2009 1:54 am

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The Classifieds section of this site has a busy Maids and Helpers section:

Maids and Helpers

The Classifieds are free and much better suited to...

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Might be time to put this on the first page and not just as a sticky. These forums are not a job board for domestic workers. The only exception to...

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Mon, 04 Apr 2011 8:49 pm
Bringing my domestic worker to US for vacation

Last post by Lisafuller « Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:25 am
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by wendy.yew » Mon, 28 Mar 2022 2:07 pm

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Hello everyone, my family and I are planning to go to the USA for vacation and would like to bring our Filipino helper in Singapore along. I have...

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Here is an excellent article by NatGeo on the US and Filipino nurses and backgrounds. There are over 500 nursing schools in the Philippines. There...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:25 am
Returning domestic helpers flight back

Last post by Lisafuller « Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:50 pm
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by abbby » Tue, 22 Feb 2022 5:23 pm

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Is there a need to do PCR test etc prior to flight back to Indonesia for domestic helpers? Anyone experience this process, kindly advise..

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Must test negative on PCR test within 48h of departure from SG.

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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:50 pm
Pre-requisite for Covid19 for incoming domestic helper

Last post by PNGMK « Mon, 10 Jan 2022 4:11 pm
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by abbby » Mon, 10 Jan 2022 4:03 pm

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Anyone just went thru the process of hiring a helper from overseas? What are the requirements for covid19 test/checks/papers/quarantines when they...

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MOM should have it up om their website Abby?

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Mon, 10 Jan 2022 4:11 pm
FDW called MOM and complaint

Last post by Lisafuller « Fri, 26 Nov 2021 2:00 am
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by Northstar82 » Sun, 21 Nov 2021 2:25 am
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Need guidance
My FDW called MOM and complaint for not giving her bank account ( however salary been paid timely and all necessary support if she...

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You are guilty of maid abuse.

Why didn't you give her a bank account. You are not permitting her to manage her own financial affairs, and MoM...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 2:00 am
Helper sending money home - options

Last post by Lisafuller « Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:49 am
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by JohnnyK85 » Sat, 30 Oct 2021 12:14 pm

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Hi everyone. Nice to meet y’all new joiner here.

Wanted to get some opinions and help for my helper - said she wanted to transfer back to an e...

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Hi everyone. Nice to meet y’all new joiner here.

Wanted to get some opinions and help for my helper - said she wanted to transfer back to an e...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:49 am
Agency to do Work Pass for Helper

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:28 pm
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by kat.l » Sun, 05 Sep 2021 4:13 pm

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Hi everyone,

We are relocating soon and we are bringing our helper with us. I was told to apply for a work pass for her online but does anyone know...

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But a word to the wise. They probably will not do anything that could probably set a precedent that could come back to bite them in the butt....

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Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:28 pm
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Thu, 09 Sep 2021 1:10 pm
Pilot project for FDW?

Last post by Grayee « Mon, 23 Aug 2021 7:18 am
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by Mintygreen » Thu, 08 Jul 2021 9:26 am

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Hi all

I am in the midst of hiring FDW from Philippines and was told yesterday that there’s a MOM Pilot
Project which is only offered to Sporean...

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Not sure if u found out more details about this already. I just got in touch w the agency that i’m using regarding this and was given a shocker. This...

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Last post by Grayee
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 7:18 am
Hiring a french nanny

Last post by abbby « Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:56 am
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by mom_1903 » Fri, 16 Jul 2021 7:11 pm

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I wanted to hire a nanny part-time, just to take care of our 12month old, playing, engaging, speaking, and singing, our lovely helper would take care...

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Never heard of it. Most people here just hire domestic helpers from Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar.

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Last post by abbby
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:56 am
Own apartment/room for our Helper

Last post by sp786 « Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:56 am
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by Petrix » Sun, 30 May 2021 7:34 pm

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My wife and our newborn child will soon relocate from Hong Kong to Singapore and we will bring our domestic helper with us.

We are having 2 options...

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You could find a 2 bedroom condo with a room called utility or maid room which is relatively small with attached bathroom.

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Last post by sp786
Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:56 am
BYO Helper

Last post by Lisafuller « Mon, 21 Jun 2021 2:05 am
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by Jomah » Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:51 am

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Hi all.

I’m moving to Singapore from London and have a 15 month old.

we were previously in Istanbul where we had a Russian speaking helper...

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I talked to my business partner about how he managed to get his Swedish au pair into the country on a maid pass. Bear in mind that this is many years...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 2:05 am
FDW Direct Transfer application if rented unit is shared, but with separate bedroom and bathroom for maid

Last post by Lisafuller « Thu, 10 Jun 2021 1:11 am
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by dvr12350 » Tue, 08 Jun 2021 7:03 pm

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Hi All,

I have applied for the transfer helper / FDW (first time employer). We are expecting a baby in July, hence we are rushing with our...

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Exactly. Don’t bother trying to look for loopholes, you wont have any luck.

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Last post by Lisafuller
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 1:11 am
Helper asking for a few thousand dollars

Last post by Lisafuller « Sat, 10 Apr 2021 7:40 pm
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by abbby » Thu, 08 Apr 2021 6:14 pm

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I am lil worried.. Could helper be involved in some scam? Asking a few thousand from me is no small sum...has anyone encountered such situations from...

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Yes, as much as I want to trust my helper, there is always a chance that thousands will disappear as a result, and that’s not a risk I’m very...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 7:40 pm
Re-entry of FDW back from home leave

Last post by Haybao « Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:55 pm
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by Sunrise123 » Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:05 am

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Hello everyone,

We have recently sent our maid back to Indonesia for a family reason, and she's now ready to return. We have submitted application...

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Reviving this thread. Please do share your precious knowledge and experience if you have gone through this process!

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Last post by Haybao
Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:55 pm
Sending helper for home leave, can she come back?

Last post by Haybao « Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:53 pm
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by abbsedu » Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:16 pm

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If one sends the helper back for home leave, is she able to return back from Philippines Or Indo?

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Hi, did you go through with this? My helper would also like to take her home leave this year after deferring it in 2020. Keen to know if it’s easy to...

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Last post by Haybao
Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:53 pm
Aircon or fan for maids ?

Last post by Lisafuller « Fri, 19 Mar 2021 2:53 pm
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by tina1980 » Mon, 18 Apr 2011 5:16 pm
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My Maid sleeps in our guest room since the other room has been converted into an office for my Work from home hubby ..
Last time I checked my maid...

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The title of this thread, Aircon or fan for maids? reminded me of a story shortly after I moved to Singapore. We had just moved into our semi-D, and...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 2:53 pm
Domestic helpers working in close family members' home

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:38 am
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by abbby » Fri, 18 Sep 2020 9:16 am

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It's hard to draw the line, but it is always good to clarify the work requirements from the start of employment and compensate the helper fairly for...

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This straight from my email this morning from the MOM should help to clarify. Posting it in it's entirety.

Dear Sir/Madam

As an employer, you must...

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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:38 am
Sending items overseas

Last post by Lisafuller « Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:18 pm
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by abbby » Wed, 28 Oct 2020 4:13 pm

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What courier service company do you use to help your helpers ship their items back home? ie: phil and Indonesia.

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Look into easyparcel. They offer rate comparison so you will be able to find a pretty good deal there. For individual couriers I tend to just use DHL...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:18 pm
Missed homeleave / holiday payment

Last post by malcontent « Tue, 02 Feb 2021 3:26 pm
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by ProvenPracticalFlexible » Fri, 29 Jan 2021 6:26 pm

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Now that traveling is kind of challenging to all of us, and sending your helper back for home leave would practically mean that she won't be able to...

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I’d say it’s a judgement call, considering the overall situation, past, present & future. Not just leave, but the whole comp & ben picture. If it...

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Tue, 02 Feb 2021 3:26 pm

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