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HOLIDAY 2 · 09 June 2018

Looking for a Good Renovation Contractor

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Home Improvement 83 replies 434 views last reply by Shaun Cres · 6 days ago
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liqingjijonah · 18 June 2026

i am a virtual assistant and mandarin tutor

i am a single.mom, 39yo. bachelor degree in.physics, i graduated long time ago, always working as personal assistant in shanghai and other cities, but after i had my daughter, i have to stay home...

General 6 replies 497 views last reply by faw · 20 days ago
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HappyBlueSky · 03 May 2017

Helper in Philippine can we hire her without Angency?

Hi everyone this is the first time I hire a helper. We found one helper who seems suitable but she has already been back to Philippine. Can i do all the paper work by myself without an angency?Ive...

Domestic Helper 4 replies 173 views last reply by tylor · 8 days ago
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Nathan Yau · 02 July 2026

British-born HK Permanent Resident | Recently returned from the UK & Europe | Fluent English & Cantonese | Clean HK License (Classes 1 & 2) | Zero accidents | Newborn to teens | No visa sponsorship needed | CNCC + SCRC available

I am a trained childcare professional first, and a driver second. After several years working with families across the UK and Europe, I have returned to Hong Kong to bring my combined expertise to...

General Lifestyle 3 replies 624 views last reply by Elite Childcare Consulting · 3 days ago
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Alex Greene · 03 November 2026

Working remotely from HK for a US employer - how do people handle it?

I moved to Hong Kong this year and my US employer wants me to keep working remotely from here full time. For anyone who has done this - did your company put you on a local contract, or did you sort...

General 1 replies 18 views last reply by Alex Greene · about 5 hours ago
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M L Wong · 12 May 2026

Seeking Personal Assistant

I am interested in the thread titled "Seeking Personal Assistant" from 3 May 26. I am a Hong Konger, planning to retire. I want to see if anything I can do to keep myself up to date. I am new to...

General 4 replies 539 views last reply by liqingjijonah · 5 months ago
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liqingjijonah · 02 September 2026

online personal assistant

i am a personal assistant , graduated in 2012 in physics,i worked as personal assistant since 2012, not office job,but freelanc personal assistant. i am chinese woman, i can offer mandarin class...

General 4 replies 342 views last reply by NikolasJarvi · about 2 months ago
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Luke · 04 August 2026

Looking for a tutor

I am a parent looking for a qualified English tutor for my child who can provide in-person tutoring. If you are interested, please contact me at 852 5362 0518

General Lifestyle 3 replies 423 views last reply by Luke · about 1 month ago
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Tom Wood · 18 August 2026

Second hand appliance buyers

Just wondering if anyone knows a place that will buy second hand appliances, namely a fridge. Are there second hand shops around that will buy? Thanks in advance

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TITUS Law · 25 June 2026

What to Do When Your Landlord Won't Return Your Deposit in Hong Kong ?

What to Do When Your Landlord Won't Return Your Deposit in Hong Kong You've handed back the keys, the flat is empty, and a month later your two months' deposit still hasn't reached your account....

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jonah li · 19 October 2026

anyone need chinese tutor or online assistant

i am from mainland china, not in hongkong now,i have bachelor degree in physics, but now i am a full time mom,i need part time remote job.you can email me for details

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Luke · 04 August 2026

Looking for a tutor

I am a parent looking for a qualified English tutor for my child who can provide in-person tutoring. If you are interested, please contact me at 852 5362 0518

General Lifestyle 3 replies 423 views last reply by Luke · about 1 month ago
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Viraj M · 18 June 2026

Looking for a personal assistant

We are looking to hire a reliable and experienced Personal Assistant to support an UHNW family. Key responsibilities include: Calendar and schedule management Handling personal expenses, petty...

General Lifestyle 2 replies 365 views last reply by liqingjijonah · 5 months ago
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Calvin · 26 July 2026

Montessori Music Learning App for Children Aged 2-10

Hi there - My wife and I recently launched MontiMusic (www.montimusic.com), a Montessori-inspired music app designed for children aged 2-10. As parents of a 3-year-old, we first discovered the...

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daffyhk · 12 May 2016

Helper turned off all my cameras!

I just came back from vacation and realized all my house cameras power was turned off. I was having trouble seeing the cameras abroad but thought it was Internet connection problem. One of the...

Domestic Helper 54 replies 352 views last reply by asiaXdreamy · almost 10 years ago
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sweetyemily · 18 May 2017

Helper Stealing Money

I recently found out my helper stealing from me…..over 10K this month.I had two young babies so I can't fire her right away….what should I do?

Domestic Helper 47 replies 413 views last reply by neenib · over 9 years ago
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Topcat · 08 May 2007

Do all helpers know their statutory holidays?

We have a helper who has been great. She's been with us for about 10 months and has been working in HK for over 15 years. She doesn't ask for anything and works reasonably hard.A few days ago I...

Domestic Helper 30 replies 292 views last reply by ritad · 6 months ago
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mmpishere · 22 January 2005

CIS parents, please advise...

We were thinking of applying to Cinese International School for our child, but have been constantly hearing that the students are mainly from Chinese rich families, stories about having the child's...

Education 27 replies 487 views last reply by mojo12 · over 14 years ago
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Slammy · 08 March 2011

Victoria Shanghai Academy v. ESF

My daughter has just started K1 at an ESF kindergarten. I really really miss sending her to Victoria Kindergarten (where she went for one year, for pre-nursery). I thought Victoria was brilliant....

Education 12 replies 387 views last reply by Amu_HK · over 15 years ago
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afoley · 01 August 2010

English speaking, full-time live out help

My family recently moved to Hong Kong and will be moving to Stanley in a few weeks. Most of the domestic helper resources are for live-in help. What is the best way to find full-time, live-out...

Education Lifestyle Domestic Helper 5 replies 303 views last reply by Susie1 · about 16 years ago
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