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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Canadian International School
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Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm
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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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Last post by Pal
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
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Last post by joop
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Pay helper when she is on vacation
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maralg » Thu, 18 Jul 2013 8:56 pm
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Need advise,
We were recently back home in Europe for three weeks. And during that period I offered our helper to go home. But she said no and sayed...
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I'm going to take a very different tack here. Apologies in advance if I ruffle your feathers but this is the truth as I see it.
Since you agreed to...
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Last post by Grumpy77
Fri, 19 Jul 2013 3:00 pm
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how to find a live in helper quickly?
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ccangel » Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:48 am
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I have two kids (8 months and 5 year old), and we are planning to move to Singpaore in the middle of the year. But as both me and my husband will...
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For finding a transfer maid - a good spot to look is on the old fashioned message boards at the various expat clubs around town. If you aren't a...
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Last post by movingtospore
Mon, 08 Jul 2013 4:39 pm
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FDW's Work Permit cancelled due to delay in GIRO initiation
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ramprosoft » Sat, 29 Jun 2013 1:54 am
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Last April, I recruited a maid. Today, I got a letter from MOM stating my FDW/Maid's Work Permit has been revoked due to failure in arrangement of...
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OP, I used to pay my levy via the Internet Foreign Worker Levy Billing System (iFWLBS - till I got my GIRO Arrangement in place.
You need to...
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Last post by maidsrch
Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:43 pm
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NEED URGENT ADVICE - MISTREATED HELPER
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quasarddr » Mon, 03 Jun 2013 9:00 am
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Hi all - We took a helper in last night who was locked out of her employer's condo. This is just another one of those shameful stories! The lady has...
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Thanks for the PM much appreciated unfortunately I could not reply for some reason, restricted from replying to PM's!
or too many pms in your box...
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Last post by ecureilx
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:12 am
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Average helpers wage in Singapore
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orangeskies » Sat, 18 May 2013 11:26 am
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I am moving from HK to Singapore in the summer and wondered what an average wage is for a live in helper in Singapore? I heard that it is less than...
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Seymour, QRM can post it on the board with no problem. We like recommendations from satisfied customers. We just don't like advertisers/solicitors....
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 8:28 pm
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Helpers looking to transfer b/c families are leaving Singapo
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natalietarno » Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:17 pm
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Hello!
We're a family that is about to move to Singapore, and we'd love to employ a terrific nanny / helper who is currently working for an expat...
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ps. expats seem to be leaving in droves these days so you'll find one. If you are able to arrange for one of you to have have several weeks off to...
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Last post by movingtospore
Sun, 09 Jun 2013 8:26 pm
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Bringing our maid from HK to Singapore. How long?
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Mjsl » Wed, 27 Feb 2013 5:05 pm
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Hello there,
We are moving to Singapore soon to take up employment. We have children and our helper has agreed to come with us. We know she cannot be...
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I think you'd have to allow two months. You need to do the course, the paperwork, have all the documents and then she also requires paperwork of her...
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Last post by ecureilx
Wed, 22 May 2013 9:22 am
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Renewing my maid's passport - information needed
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maidsrch » Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:36 am
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Has anybody renewed their Philippino maid's passport recently?
How cumbersome is the process? I read on the internet that I'll have to go through an...
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Confirmed that one needs to go through agent for Filipino passport renewal, if she's employed with you for less than 2 years. Sucks though.
I've paid...
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Last post by maidsrch
Wed, 08 May 2013 5:40 pm
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Leaving Singapore? looking for helper who lives off site
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LisaRMC » Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:55 am
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If you are leaving Singapore or know of someone who is & they would like to place or recommend their helper, please send me a message.
We are a...
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I've always thought that rule a little ridiculous... I mean a maid is a slave right?
Please be advised that they will have to be either...
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Last post by offshoreoildude
Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:03 am
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Indian cook
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Anuja3 » Mon, 08 Apr 2013 4:17 pm
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Hi, I'm moving to Singapore this week and looking for an Indian cook (with PR) who can come cook for us 4 -5 times a week. Any suggestions with...
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I sorted it out a long time ago. I married one. She stills cooks after 30 years! Cost me a whole lot more than the levies and such, but the fringe...
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Last post by gonzales
Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:17 am
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Maid wants night outs!
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SAHM » Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:06 pm
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I have engaged a maid for the past 6months & am generally happy with her. She is good with my baby & knows her work.
I pay her more than the market...
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Just wanted to clarify this:
She cannot work anywhere else except yuor house. UNLESS, she is caring for and cleaning up after your children at...
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Last post by strokeheard
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:06 pm
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renewal of passport
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zoeclarke » Mon, 11 Mar 2013 8:33 pm
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Hi I need to renew my daughters British passport does anyone know how I go about this or do i have to do it in the uk?
many thanks :)
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You do it via your nearest embassy.
Check their website and/or explore further here
It used to be the case, but now if you call/vist the local...
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Last post by QRM
Tue, 12 Mar 2013 2:30 pm
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Self-employed, part-time maid?
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BedokAmerican » Wed, 13 Feb 2013 5:58 pm
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Here's our situation:
We hired a Filipina who appears to be in her 40s who works for herself to clean a few hours once a week and we pay her cash....
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Since she does not have the proper pass to work part time.
You might want to highlight to your husband's co-workers because IF she got caught. Those...
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Last post by therat
Wed, 20 Feb 2013 9:45 am
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Hiring a maid without NoA as my income certificate
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busyloop » Sat, 19 Jan 2013 1:49 am
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It's been five months since I moved to Singapore, and now I'm planning to hire a maid at my condo. MoM's WP Online states that I need NoA (Notice of...
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Hi all, thank you very much for your helpful informatioin. I'll ask my boss to write a letter confirming my salary. Didn't know it could be so simple
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Last post by busyloop
Sun, 20 Jan 2013 9:42 pm
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Employing Filipina directly
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fatmouse76 » Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:15 pm
Hi all, I need some information on how to employ a ex singapore filipina maid here.Currently ,the helper is in PHP. I called the embassy and they...
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Last post by fatmouse76
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:15 pm
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Emigrating to Canada - Taking Helper?
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pupsiecola » Sun, 06 Jan 2013 3:35 pm
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Hi everyone,
Just wondered if anyone knows how easy it would be to take our Filipino helper to Canada with us permanently? Wouldn't be for 18 months...
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That's really helpful. Thanks very much. We should have about a year's notice I reckon so looks like it's do-able :D
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Last post by pupsiecola
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 7:26 pm
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Looking for a Helper
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MummyNicholson » Wed, 09 Jan 2013 5:53 pm
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I've been in Singapore for 2.5 years but am only now looking to get a live in helper with 2nd baby on the way (due in 4 weeks). I've been looking...
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Most helpers are available on Sundays. You can walk in to Lucky Plaza on a sunday & conduct interviews. Do let them know in advance things which you...
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Last post by SAHM
Mon, 14 Jan 2013 2:39 am
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VISA TO TURKEY
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trixcy0709* » Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:03 am
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Hello every one
I need some advise who knows about ...getting visa
i am planning to go turkey..im filipina ...my question is do i need to get visa...
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:) :) thank your for your advise sir
if ever everything done id surely thnks lot from ur advise
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Last post by trixcy0709*
Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:46 am
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Maid's income tax
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Steve1960 » Thu, 27 Dec 2012 4:04 pm
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Just wanted to clarify as we are thinking of employing a maid soon. I have seen in several posts references to 50% plus tax on a maids income.
Is...
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Not a problem. :wink:
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 5:06 pm
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Getting a Maid Out of a Bad Situation
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Strong Eagle » Sat, 03 Nov 2012 10:43 am
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A while back I posted a thread about a maid next door who is being verbally abused, and who has now come to us multiple times asking if we can do...
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Just to clarify
Lots of pinoy prefer to call themselves as tutors, instructors, educators instead of maids and helpers, because of the unfortunate...
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Wed, 21 Nov 2012 2:32 pm
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