getting a helper here who has finished her contract

Posted by mixeymum (93 days ago)

As it's my first time looking for a helper, I'm really clueless as to what the procedures and obligations are. I know I want to find someone who has been here a while and hopefully we will be getting someone whose finished her contract, or maybe someone who wants to get out of their contract. What do I have to do? Do I just sign a contract saying we will be employing her and therefore she doesn't need to leave HK or how? thanks for any help, sorry to be so ignorant but I am quite worried about this as I don't know the first thing about this!

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Posted by axptguy38 (93 days ago)

In your situation (and we've all been there, I guess) my suggestion would be to get a good agency to help. Whether they find the candidates or if you find her yourself through a recommendation a good agency can do all the paperwork, arrange medical stuff, and go to immigration as required. All you should have to do is interview, select, pay and sign the paperwork.

You don't want to miss some crucially important minor detail and end up not having your helper start. Totally worth the comparatively low fee. Quite frankly even with some experience I would still do it this way. It's just easier.

I have sent you a PM with details of a good agency.

Posted by Peggie Wong (93 days ago)

When you hire the DH and if you want her right away, you must write a separate letter together with the contract & send them to the Immigration Department indicating your urgent need of her service then she doesn't have to go back to her country of origin and she can start working for you immediately.

Posted by axptguy38 (92 days ago)

Just one note. She doesn't need to go back to the country of origin. She just needs to leave HK except for the case noted by Peggie Wong.

Posted by kiki13 (92 days ago)

axptguy38,

May I also have the name of the agency you'd recommend?
Thank you

Posted by elodienyc (92 days ago)

Hello,

I am new in HK and looking for a helper too. I would love to get the name of a good agency. Can you PM it to me?

Thanks in advance!

Posted by axptguy38 (92 days ago)

kiki13 and elodienyc. Sent you PMs

Posted by so be it (91 days ago)

axptguy38,
My friend needs a good agency to hire a DH too. Would appreciate the agency details too so that she can get in touch with them.
Thanks.

Posted by mixeymum (91 days ago)

thanks for all the input. I've got in contact with an agency now. I've some more questions.. 1. Is $3,500 the average going price for an agency to find you a provide you with a helper that is in HK already? Do they usually include the medical exam or is that additional? I've some friends who are locals are paid a lot less...they think because I asked in English it was more! Is this a common occurance or it is just difference between agencies?

Posted by kymcarcon (83 days ago)

Dear Mixeymum, I am returning to Australia in August and am trying to find a ne employer for our lovely helper. Please send me a message and I can give you more details.

Lesley