Domestic Helpers - Just Parenthings Episode 10

Domestic Helpers - How do we choose? What's fair and what's not? Are curfews needed? Watch as the cast discuss their experience!
00:00 - 01:31 - Introductions
01:31 - 13:44 - How Do You Start Looking?
13:45 - 15:55 - Curfews For Helpers
15:56 - 19:53 - Basic Priviledge For Helpers
19:54 - 23:10 - Interview Tips & Tricks
23:11 - 27:51 - Mothers Are A Plus!
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[@luvinouterspace]

Great topic! I think another impt factor besides luck is that we as employers also need to treat our helpers well - the same way we want to be treated as employees. I’m sure this has contributed to these women’s positive experiences with their helpers as well, so kudos to them. I suspect that those with recurring issues with ‘bad’ helpers aren’t just unlucky. Of course there will always be errant helpers who don’t meet you halfway, just like how there will always be errant employees in the workplace. But for the most part, if you treat your helper well, they too will be more motivated to work hard and enjoy working for your household. I feel like things will improve drastically if we just put ourselves in their shoes more often (or rather, see them the same way we see any other employee). Eg Find it ridiculous when employers don’t allow them to use their phones. Don’t we also use our phones at work? The key is to use it within reason

[@michalphang]

Practical advices given, especially kay kay ❤ well summarized too. Would love to have more helpers story-sharing. In this generation, I think everyone is about 'treating your helpers like family'. Personal opinion is , they are here to work, so treat them like an employee. But, most importantly, have empathy and treat them with respect like how we should with everyone.

[@markjohn3461]

Such an overlooked but important topic🙏🙏

[@checksoverstripes4268]

Every month the helper got 4 off days.. So basically 1 day per week is their off days. But under the MOM ruling, helper need and a must to take atleast 1 day off day per month if they want to work more. So if the helper want to have only 1 off day per month it is ok the remaining 3 days you need to pay them by per day salary. 1 day they only require to work 12hours. If they work more than that you need to pay them hourly rate.

[@miqaayil]

most important thing you guys missed out , no local relationship dramas and Mobile phone usage. During interview find out why they coming to work , the motivating factor ...thats where the secret to tolerance is.

[@ohmytego]

At the end of the day its really about luck 😮‍💨

[@user-hb4mk9xk5e]

Im from western Europe and here we only have housekeeping for a few hours a week. I think i would feel really bad that someone has to work for me but is it really that common in asia? Are they seen as equals or just as workers?

[@jamesmadison3108]

It's common in Singapore. It's a win win for both employers and helpers. The helpers earn a higher salary than working in their own countries and the employers get full time help and it's not too expensive to afford it.