Mom has identified "source countries" for nannies, and they are Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar and the likes.vlescaut wrote:hello we are moving to Singapore and would like to know if it is legal to recruit an au pair from our home country? or from another country? we are currently in the uae and it is not possible to sponsor the visa for an au pair in the uae. however i would like to understand if this would be an option in Singapore and i dont seem to find the answer on the internet... thanks
I am not that well read like you, but from what I thought I knew, WHP only applies to professional placement- i.e. office jobs.BBCWatcher wrote:MoM offers a Work Holiday Program that can allow an au pair (with one of the designated nationalities, and no older than age 25, and with the required university background) to continue working for you in Singapore for up to 6 months
No. Quoting MoM, "You are not restricted to specific types of work."ecureilx wrote:I am not that well read like you, but from what I thought I knew, WHP only applies to professional placement- i.e. office jobs.
Half (if not more) of the young waiter/waitresses of the Caucasian flavour down in the clubs/restaurants on the quays are here on WHPs. Definitely NOT office types jobs.ecureilx wrote: I am not that well read like you, but from what I thought I knew, WHP only applies to professional placement- i.e. office jobs.
Do you know anybody who got a WHP for an au pair ? Or know any agency who has processed a WHP for an au pair ? I am not saying no, but I never heard of any agency using WHP for a nanny / au pair.
Actually, many of the aupairs coming to work in the USA will fall into that young age category. I think it has a lot to do with their background. If she is already a child educator in her home country, she can make an excellent care giver. I had an opportunity to hire one from northern Europe, when her tenure was up with another employer. And also, it was relatively affordable , around $600 per month. There are restrictions, like 40 hours (??) per week. Would be difficult if both parents are working full time since full time job means at least 40 hours at work and then you got to factor in the commute time.x9200 wrote:Hard to imagine any parent who really wants the best for their kids would like to see an au pair changing every few months. Also, most of the parents prefer somebody more experience than what sub-25yo range can offer.
I believe the only viable alternative, if FDW route is not available, is to hire a professional nanny. When we were looking around 4y plus ago to have a trained professional nanny for our kid, some agencies offered to bring over such a nanny from the UK. Of course it would cost two arms and 3 legs, but the option was there.
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