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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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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Maid Agency Fee
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bentobox » Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:50 am
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Hi there,
I have narrowed down on an Indian full-time transfer maid. Her agency (Central Manpowers) is asking for a $1000 one-time agency fee. If I...
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I recently went to survey a few agencies for helpers before deciding whom should I work with. Came across Multindo Asia. They has a reasonable...
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Last post by Alaina
Sun, 11 Mar 2012 1:46 pm
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Anyone got any advice...
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Sarah Boys » Tue, 31 Jan 2012 8:40 pm
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we are about to get a maid. Suffice to say that while we had a cleaner back in London, we've never had a maid. The reason behind it was the long...
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GUys - thanks for the helpful comments. For the unhelpful comments - I kinda wonder if you actually want ex-pats to be part of this forum! Clearly...
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Last post by nutnut
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 9:36 pm
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Helper wants only part of her monthly salary now
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bentobox » Mon, 16 Jan 2012 1:29 pm
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Hi there!
I don't know if this is a common problem... but my helper wants me to give her only part of her monthly salary ($250) now. She wants me to...
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Hi there!
I don't know if this is a common problem... but my helper wants me to give her only part of her monthly salary ($250) now. She wants me to...
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Fri, 02 Mar 2012 7:37 pm
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Last post by Sarah Boys
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:36 am
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Inputs on all-things maid related
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kritikaprakash » Wed, 08 Feb 2012 2:55 pm
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Hi
Please give me your inputs on the following:
1. Cost of hiring a full-time maid: agency fees, salary, extra expenses - what these are and how...
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Your questions are too general and have been asked AND answered numerous times already. Please use the search function to find the relevant threads....
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Last post by nakatago
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 2:59 pm
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Monthly Maid expenses
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starryeyes » Fri, 20 Jan 2012 6:08 pm
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We am hiring a maid for the first time through an agency and would like to know the estimated monthly living expenses to set aside for her.
I...
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Starryeyes,
It will all depend on how 'generous' you are willing to be. Some employers include a phone card allowance each month; trip home once a...
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Last post by PhoenixT
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:11 pm
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part-time maid agency
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Kefei » Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:42 pm
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hi,
we would like to have a maid help us about three times a week. And i checked a few agencies listed on the moderator's links and have to say that...
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Those are the rates for part-time help through agency!
If you want it cheaper, ask around in your neighbourhood - maybe there's an aunty with more...
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Last post by the lynx
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 9:24 am
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Part Time and Live In
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MH2234 » Mon, 12 Dec 2011 4:56 pm
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Hi
My wife and I (no kids) have just moved to Singapore and while we can't justify getting a full time helper, the cost of a part time helper seems...
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i been with Ah mah agency, they also charge us whenever they give us a client..
What is a perfectly reasonable approach.
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Last post by x9200
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 1:22 pm
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Part time maid to help with our newborn twins
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taleske » Fri, 06 Jan 2012 7:30 am
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Hi There
My husband and I are relocating to Singapore from Australia next month for my husbands work. We are expecting twins in june, We would like...
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Hi There
My husband and I are relocating to Singapore from Australia next month for my husbands work. We are expecting twins in june, We would like...
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Last post by wannamove
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:43 am
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Home Leave for Indonesian FDW (?s)
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ExpatMom » Sun, 11 Sep 2011 7:08 pm
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I have an Indonesian Foreign Domestic Worker and will be sending her on Home Leave while we are on our Home Leave next month. I need any advise on...
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what if you are travelling with your FWD from Indonesia to Thailand on holiday? as long as she has her work permit - she should be able to re-enter?...
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Last post by the lynx
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 8:40 am
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Is 'Helper' a euphemism?
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JR8 » Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:10 am
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Back in the 90's we called them maids.
Should they be called servants?
Who is kidding who?
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This is quote-unquote from a letter to the editor in a local paper back in August when a review of domestic helper conditions was underway: My maid...
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Last post by zzm9980
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 4:33 pm
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Maid going back after 2 years
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SAGR » Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:03 pm
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Hi,
My filipino helper is going back home after completing 2 years here.
I had her home leave documents processed through an agency after renewing...
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I think between the two of you, you have just provided everyone here with a clear representation of which company NOT to go to when looking for a...
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Last post by BillyB
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 7:40 pm
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Personal items
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bsharman » Thu, 08 Dec 2011 8:52 pm
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I interviewed a woman for a position as a helper with us today and she asked if we would include personal items (soap, toothpaste, etc) as part of...
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Thanks all - especially for the wonderful images of those nicely-dressed fellas.
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Last post by bsharman
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 9:49 pm
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How to bring in a Burmese domestic worker from Thailand
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TN2010 » Fri, 18 Nov 2011 4:20 pm
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Hi please can somebody either advise or recommend an employment agency - we recently relocated to Singapore from Thailand and wanting to bring in our...
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Will she fit in a suitcase?
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Last post by BillyB
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 4:36 pm
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child minder / au pair
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bv01 » Tue, 11 Oct 2011 3:09 pm
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hi
i was wondering I see the word Maid / domestic worker or helper alot but what about au pairs?
Something less cleaning but helping out with the...
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If you are not from Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines or Sri Lanka, don't bother as they are the only ones who can do it here unless you are already a...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 5:58 pm
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16 Maid Agencies fined
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ksl » Fri, 30 Sep 2011 4:22 pm
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16 Maid Agencies Fined for fixing wages of Indonesian maids
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Looks like there is a big misunderstanding, between what is called price fixing and an agreement in wages.
Price fixing is related to commodities...
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Last post by ksl
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 1:10 am
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Maid in Batam
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fatmouse76 » Sun, 18 Sep 2011 9:22 pm
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If I apply for an IPA for a maid who is supposed to be in Indonesia but she left Singapore to go to Batam, how do I bring her in, from Singapore ?...
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Isn't that exactly what I posted? Just a different source? :???:
FT perchance?
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:22 am
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Beaten Up?
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rukiddingme » Tue, 20 Sep 2011 8:11 am
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The maid came home from her day off, saying that she'd tripped on stairs... Usually, she leaves early in the am, comes home 9 to 10-ish pm. Her face...
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Since when does Some do supplement their incomes with boyfriends Equal all! Maybe you shouldn't be too quick with your remarks, is that fair :wink:...
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Last post by ecureilx
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:50 am
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Maid is 22 - can she join us in spore?
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laicarolyn » Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:32 pm
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Hi can somebody please give me some advice. I will be moving to Singapore very soon and really hoping to bring my maid/nanny with me but i just found...
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It is also family . Far as I can tell, a maid isn't really considered family . I might be wrong though, if MUIS allows the Sir to marry her as well...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Fri, 23 Sep 2011 4:44 pm
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Part Time Maid - Hidden Costs?
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februus » Tue, 01 Jun 2010 5:14 pm
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I was wondering, when you hire a part time maid through an agency, are there any hidden costs to be aware of?
I was thinking of the following:
Who...
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Is there such thing as freelancers here? Hey grandmamalove are you freelancing :P :lol: You little rascal you! (Figure of speach)
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Mon, 12 Sep 2011 3:31 pm
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