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Log in to postPart time cook for Indian cuisine needed
I am looking for a part time cook for us (couple) who can make Indian food. I'm flexible about the days and timing. If you know any one who is reasonable and neat & clean, please PM me or leave a...
Domestic Helper insurance recommendation
Hi, any recommendation for domestic helper insurance?Thanks :)
salary increment of helper contract renewal
I am thinking to consider to renew the cotract with current helper and tell her hkd 5660 , which is 160 increment from current salary ( hkd 5500).Her reaction seems disappointed and said “only 160...
CALLING ALL EMPLOYERS: SUNDAY INTERVIEWS WITH HELPERS
Come to our office every Sunday (1pm-5pm) for face-to-face interviews with finished contract candidates.In just one day, you will get to meet and interview multiple helpers, and our agency will...
Domestic Helper fired after seeking chemotherapy
For the past four months, Noelyn Patricio Arzaga’s bedroom has been bigger than any provided by a previous employer – not that square metres are a consolation. The 40-year-old is staying at a...
Taking domestic helper to Australia Salary
My family and I are relocating to Australia and would like to take our auntie to help our while we are setting up the house as we have 2 children. I noticed the salary in Aus is more than in HK,...
HK Domestic Helpers Target of Online Loan Scams
’m so scared’: Domestic workers in Hong Kong recount the painful cost of falling prey to online loan ‘scams’ Domestic workers who fell victim to unlicensed online lenders describe extortionate...
Mandarin speaking helper
Hello,Anyone have an idea on how to find a mandarin speaking full time helper? Our family has a grandma who only speaks mandarin, and since my wife and I are often out of town, finding a mandarin...
Trafficked domestic workers in Hong Kong
Research carried out by Justice Centre Hong Kong in 2016 found that 17 per cent of the migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong were in forced labour, and 14 per cent of those had been trafficked....
Expats get more perks while domestic workers lose their homes
Maria was just about to start a new job as a domestic worker in Hong Kong last month when she found out she had Covid-19. She immediately told her employer, who urged her to get to a hospital. But...
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Hi can i ask im domestic helper here in hongkong is okay i will break my contract before my husband apply for dependant visa is it possible to get a extension of stay? After finished my other 2...
Hired new helper, what happens to current?
We hired a new helper from overseas and will be working for us in 3 weeks (after quarantine).We are breaking the contract with our current helper.Question:When does the "timer" start for our old...
Best cleaning company in Hong Kong?
Hi all,Can anyone recommend a very good cleaning company in HK (or specific cleaner/maid/helper)?I've had some very very poor experiences over the last 1.5 years.Thank you so muchDimitrios
New Helper Resigned
HiI've read through some other posts on a similar topic but couldn't find a specific answer to my questions so hope someone can help.We found a new helper who started working for us from 6th...
Bringing Helper from Singapore to HKG
Hi there. Need some advice.We r planning to bring our Indonesian helper over to Hong Kong in Nov from Singapore.Any advice on the procedure please.Thank u in advance!
Questions regarding hiring new helper!
Hi,I have just found a helper in Hong Kong (finished contract). This is my first time hiring a helper and I have a few questions. I would be grateful to get some answers on these:)- Helpers with a...
Moving DH from HK to Singapore
Hi knowledgeable readers,Considering the current restrictions with international travel and relocation, does anyone have experience on how to take a current DH from HK to relocate to Singapore? I'm...
Expectations for Domestic Helper w/ Child?
For the past couple of weeks I’ve been observing how our helper is with my 20 month old daughter I’m off at work. My wife is stay at home, but our daughter is an early riser and we do ask the...
The Best Domestic Helper Cooking Classes in HK
Too tired to cook dinner when you come home from work? Want to host stellar dinner parties but without all the work involved cooking the dinner? The solution is at hand. Enroll your DH in cooking...
Should I keep this helper?
Hello, before I start rambling about my helper, may I know if they have access to this section? As these ramblings might give them ideas.
Indian home cook required (part-time)
Looking for a part time helper who can cook Indian food and can work for few hours daily.
Helper in Hong Kong
What's the best place to find a helper in Hong Kong without going through an agency? For example any websites, apps, etc, etc..Thanks
How Much Pay Rise Per Year?
My helper has been working for me for 1 year, and she is doing ok.Yesterday she asked for pay rise for next yearI wonder how much of a rise is normal? Thanks
Domestic Helper Leaving Hong Kong
Hi, i'm a domestic helper and my contract will end this Dec.14 and i will not renew anymore. I informed my boss about it. Then she asked me to give her a resignation letter before Nov.14. Do i...
Helper early termination
Hi,Can terminating a helper with the reason that I want to "save money" qualify as a financial reason for terminating the domestic helper? Will it impact my chances of hiring another helper if I...
Looking for personal assistant in HK
Hello I am a single lady but super busy - all ways on the fly - executive. As just work schedule is too demanding, I am actively looking for advice on how to find a good part-time personal...
Can I tell DH she will have to defer her annual leave?
Sorry to hear that. And that you paid for extra flight, pay etc. for your helper when she had problems and it is not reciprocated. However, she also might have made the family commitments too. So...
Not good for kids to spend so much time for helper
I been hands on mom for 4 years then come point of hiring helper cause me wanting to go back work. I though I’m lucky to get a helper with 14 years experience working in local family but find out...
Domestic Helper Visa Questions
Good day! I went to immigration today to transfer my visa to my new passport. I am just confused now because i will travel on June 2019.However,the information told me that there’s no need to...
Helper is pregnant and we want to support
Our helper has just recently announced that she is pregnant. She has been with us for 4 years and has really been great, so we have decided to support her if she decides to have the baby (she has...