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Last post by Pal
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Stamford American International School
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Pal » Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:34 pm
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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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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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Sat, 13 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
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Last post by joop
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Domestic Helper Living Area?
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CatherineS » Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:11 am
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We just moved here and are considering on getting a domestic helper. We have no kids but we have a dog thats been having some issues adjusting (i.e....
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Do any of you personally have a helper or actually knows someone who does this? Or is this just based on word of mouth?
Not in Singapore, but this...
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Last post by brian_singapore
Sun, 26 Jan 2014 10:46 pm
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FDW serious issue
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Steve1960 » Sun, 19 Jan 2014 11:39 pm
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I tacked this on to the end of another thread which may have been a mistake as I could do with some urgent advice. So posting separately now.
I...
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Steve, do you have a solid support network? Do you need help?
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Last post by Hannieroo
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:06 am
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FWD doing a business
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p_charu12 » Sun, 19 Jan 2014 11:04 pm
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We have recently found out that our Foreign Domestic Worker (FWD) has been dabbling in a business. It's one of those pyramid schemes selling slimming...
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At least Avon is manufacturing something, Herbalife is just scamming out usual vitamins and supplements at astronomical price. I once was at Sentosa...
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Last post by ecureilx
Mon, 20 Jan 2014 4:17 pm
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http://www.anisya.com to source a helper
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Naomi_E » Fri, 19 Apr 2013 4:47 pm
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Hi
Has anyone used this site before to find a helper - I'd love hear some feedback about it and the process
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Hi Naomi,
Im currently looking at them for recruiting maids. Did you have any luck?
It seems to be pretty transparent, although I'm not sure of the...
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Last post by divyakann
Fri, 03 Jan 2014 3:35 pm
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Advice for a newbie
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VeraMM » Thu, 19 Dec 2013 1:39 pm
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We have been in Singapore for a month and a half...and have just moved into our rental condo.
I'm confused about where I should begin looking for a...
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If you have friends who belong to one of the clubs ask them to check the notice boards for you. People will post there when they're leaving and need...
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Last post by movingtospore
Wed, 25 Dec 2013 6:06 am
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Maid quits for higher paid employeer
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abc0707 » Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:44 am
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Hello all,
We engaged an agency at Lucky Plaza, and our first maid did not go well. The agency told us that she can take care of the new born, but...
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A) I mostly agree. We sometimes ask for babysitting, but do as much as possible ourselves. I'm surprised when people seem to delegate the majority of...
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Last post by Beeroclock
Thu, 05 Dec 2013 10:26 pm
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PT or FT maid -- How to decide?
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cmdunn1972 » Mon, 02 Jul 2012 6:25 am
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After having 2 live in domestic helpers in Thailand, my husband and I are contemplating the pros and cons of having less help during our three-year...
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Also having similar dilemma (especially for privacy and reclaiming of bedroom as we also didn't feel comfortable with the shoebox maid rm). So...
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Last post by Beeroclock
Fri, 01 Nov 2013 9:47 pm
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Maid reccomendation in Singapore
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zammo » Thu, 24 Oct 2013 2:39 pm
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Hi there, i wonder if anyone could reccomend a good maid that has experience with young children. We have a 6 month old daughter that we need a...
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Please use classifieds to advertise.
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Last post by rhea tan
Sat, 26 Oct 2013 10:29 am
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Training a maid
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Steve1960 » Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:37 pm
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Is it just me or is training a maid a tough job? Our new maid, who has been working in Singapore for 6 months before joining us, astounds me...
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The FDW is from Myanmar. Her English is surprisingly good. She worked for a Chinese family for 6 months before joining us. That was her first FDW...
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Last post by Steve1960
Wed, 23 Oct 2013 8:18 am
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How to hire a live-in maid? Tips appreciated.
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MissisL » Tue, 22 Oct 2013 6:46 pm
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What is the most hassle free way to find a reliable and competent live-in maid who could also be trusted with a baby? How long will the whole process...
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Its a lottery! The best way is to take a maid on recommendation. Someone who is leaving Singapore and would like to place a well respected maid with...
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Last post by Steve1960
Wed, 23 Oct 2013 8:11 am
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False complaint by filipino worker : URGENT HELP NEEDED
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EricM » Tue, 17 Sep 2013 8:15 pm
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We have been year fir just over a year and have encountered something i never thought i would. My maid was totally useless and would not do her job...
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No comments. I just had my 30th anniversary. :-|
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:22 pm
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Grandparents coming to Singapore
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sicl4015 » Sat, 28 Sep 2013 12:25 am
Our son & wife recently welcomed their first child. When we come for extended stays to care for the little one, we are thinking it would be helpful...
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Last post by sicl4015
Sat, 28 Sep 2013 12:25 am
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Security Bond
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Steve1960 » Wed, 25 Sep 2013 4:02 pm
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I am almost at the point of collecting our new maid from the agency.
Today the agency sent me document WPCM013 for signature. This is the MoM...
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Great thank you
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Last post by Steve1960
Wed, 25 Sep 2013 7:44 pm
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Weekly Cleaner
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pault » Wed, 18 Sep 2013 6:07 pm
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I am looking or a reasonable priced cleaner to come and clean and iron once a week. I was paying about 50 SGD for 4 hours per week before but...
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You will be paying more like $80 now. There are plenty of agencies that will work this out for you.
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Last post by katbh
Sun, 22 Sep 2013 8:33 pm
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Maid once a week
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nicki08 » Thu, 25 Mar 2010 8:56 pm
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Hi,
Does anyone have a maid you can recommend?
I am looking for someone to come in for 2 hours a week for some basic cleaning. I live by myself...
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The rules are there to protect helpers otherwise employers make women work in their businesses and home or make them babysit or clean other people's...
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Last post by Hannieroo
Tue, 17 Sep 2013 4:24 pm
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Part-time cleaners from an agent or company?
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Blue Sapphire » Sun, 05 Dec 2010 11:48 pm
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I'm debating whether to get a part-time cleaner from an agency or company. Any thoughts are to which is better?
From an agent, they provide you with...
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I am so using concerned netizen from now on.
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Last post by Hannieroo
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 3:42 pm
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Part Time Maids (PR or SPR)
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V_B_S » Mon, 25 Mar 2013 7:46 pm
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Helo Friends. Can someone help me to understand if hiring part time maids (holding PR or SPR) legal?
Any related rules?
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Dear all, Here's a VERY IMPORTANT SUMMARISED ADVICE TO ALL.
If you employ a foreign part-time maid, domestic helper, they must either be
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Last post by importantmum2012
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 4:17 am
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Part Time Maid - Is this legal?
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whoisit » Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:27 am
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Lately there is a lot of talk on the forum on what is legal and not legal when it comes to hiring a part time maid. We have a part time maid who...
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We would like to add more important information for those considering 'part-time maids', if there are any such legal term for them at all.
If you...
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Last post by importantmum2012
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 3:14 am
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Male FDW?
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Hannieroo » Sun, 18 Aug 2013 8:28 pm
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Do you ever get male maids here?
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It sounds like a commonsense solution.
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Last post by PNGMK
Sun, 25 Aug 2013 10:04 am
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Part Time Maid Needed- East Coast. Please Recommend
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Katd9152 » Fri, 23 Aug 2013 6:55 pm
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We are living on East Coast and looking for a good, road tested maid who can come in for a few hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Hi - I am about to use a cleaning company recommended by one of colleagues at work. It is more expensive but he said they do a fantastic job and also...
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Sat, 24 Aug 2013 3:47 pm
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