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Australian International School Singapore

Last post by Pal « Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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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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Stamford American International School

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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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Stamford American International School seems like an excellent choice for expat families in Singapore. I like that it offers multiple internationally...

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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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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 04 Apr 2011 8:49 pm
Request for 2nd helper rejected - appeal process

Last post by bro75 « Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:22 pm
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by yummytums123 » Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:26 pm

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Hi, just want to check if anyone else had a similar experience in appealing for a second helper -

we're a family of 3 - SAH mom, FT working dad, 13...

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I am not sure how to appeal this. How large is the house or apartment you are staying in?

Maybe you can hire a cleaning service to lighten...

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Last post by bro75
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:22 pm
My helper looking for new employer

Last post by gloria.khoo « Thu, 12 Jun 2025 2:42 pm

by gloria.khoo » Thu, 12 Jun 2025 2:42 pm

Would anyone like to take over my Filipino helper? She is 47yo. She has been a personal friend for the last 19 years & recently employed as my...

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Last post by gloria.khoo
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 2:42 pm
What should I know before hiring a maid?

Last post by LeonardNg « Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:12 pm
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by raptor_from_vietnam » Fri, 21 Feb 2025 8:22 pm

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Dear all,

My wife and I are planning to hire a domestic helper. We are both EP holders in Singapore. May I ask what I should know before hiring a...

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Let me address the rest of the questions

2. Anything I need to be aware of with regards to the different nationalities of the helpers?

If you want...

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Last post by LeonardNg
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:12 pm
Any reliable and honest Maid agency

Last post by LeonardNg « Fri, 11 Apr 2025 5:13 pm
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by Zhou Anqi » Mon, 25 May 2020 8:56 pm

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Anyone can help to input. Thanks in advance!

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We’ve also had mixed experiences with transfer helpers, so I can relate. One thing that helped recently was browsing profiles directly on platforms...

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Last post by LeonardNg
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 5:13 pm
Hiring FDW process

Last post by YeyintAung « Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:13 am
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by YeyintAung » Sun, 22 Sep 2024 6:05 pm

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Hello,
Is anyone familiar with the hiring process for foreign domestic workers (FDWs)? I understand that employment agencies (EAs) impose service...

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Thanks Pal, that sounds reasonable!

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Last post by YeyintAung
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:13 am
Helpers moonlighting

Last post by abbby « Sat, 06 Jul 2024 10:21 am
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by abbby » Sat, 06 Jul 2024 10:12 am

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I've seen people in other platforms asking openly for domestic helpers who can help in cleaning their houses during their off days? Isn't that...

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I am surprised people asking openly for helpers to help out during off days..omg. I thought they would have known too it's illegal. Couldn;t they...

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Sat, 06 Jul 2024 10:21 am
Bank account for domestic helpers

Last post by abbby « Sat, 11 May 2024 10:54 am
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by abbby » Thu, 09 May 2024 5:20 pm

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Does anyone's helper have a local bank account ...? ie: DBS, OCBC, UOB? Would think it's easier to transfer salary every month. What's needed?

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malcontent yes my ex indonesian helper was also always asking for lump sum salary to pay for childrens' education..I'll personally prefer to pay...

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Sat, 11 May 2024 10:54 am
FDW Direct Transfer application if rented unit is shared, but with separate bedroom and bathroom for maid

Last post by basilmpaul « Mon, 22 Apr 2024 1:41 pm
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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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Hi Bro , Just curious about the outcome of the appeal . I am facing the same issue

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Last post by basilmpaul
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 1:41 pm
Limits on helper solo overseas travel?

Last post by naresh.negi.kr « Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:57 pm
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by TheRitz » Sat, 03 Jun 2023 7:12 pm

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Is there some limit on where helpers can travel overseas? I know solo travel (not with their employer) to their home country and Johor is okay.

But...

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Right but that would apply to everyone, not just helpers.

Yes, that is right.

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Last post by naresh.negi.kr
Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:57 pm
Domestic Helper needs insurance to go to Philippines for vacation?

Last post by abbby « Fri, 19 Jan 2024 6:10 pm
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by musical box » Mon, 08 Jan 2024 1:44 pm

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is it mandatory for Filipina?

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Better to buy for them. Can try NTUC travel insurance.

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Last post by abbby
Fri, 19 Jan 2024 6:10 pm
Hiring FDW without agency

Last post by Lisafuller « Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:46 am
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by dilbert » Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:42 pm

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Hi guys, I am planning to rehire a maid who’s worked for my family in the past. She is now in Myanmar.

Have any of you hired directly without an...

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One of the steps would require the employer to take the helper to MOM (bendemeer rd) to scan her fingerprint, thereafter the work permit would be...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:46 am
Neighbour's helper bringing foreign worker home

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Sun, 03 Jul 2022 1:54 pm
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by abbby » Fri, 24 Jun 2022 9:28 am
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I do not know the neighbour, but if you were me, would you tell your neighbour about their helper bringing a foreign worker home when they were...

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:lol: Says the guy who lives in the de facto oil capital of the US. :lol:
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 1:54 pm
DP Application for the Work Pass Holder Dependent (Company Sponsorship)

Last post by Nitsuj18 « Thu, 23 Jun 2022 2:37 pm

by Nitsuj18 » Thu, 23 Jun 2022 2:37 pm

I would like to ask if anyone here was able to get DP approved of their dependents even though your salary is below 6K. I know some of my friend of...

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Last post by Nitsuj18
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 2:37 pm
Best website: Domestic Helper looking for job (no agencies)

Last post by musical box « Thu, 09 Jun 2022 1:56 pm

by musical box » Thu, 09 Jun 2022 1:56 pm

private ad. Not agency.

(GUMTREE no more!)

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Last post by musical box
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 1:56 pm
Dormitory/Hostel for Lady; urgent

Last post by musical box « Fri, 03 Jun 2022 2:57 pm

by musical box » Fri, 03 Jun 2022 2:57 pm

tight budget.

Can you recommend suitable place, central or East.

(Domestic worker from Saudi temporary stuck here).

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Last post by musical box
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 2:57 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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Last post by PNGMK
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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Fri, 26 Nov 2021 2:00 am

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