Posted by
Susie1
16 yrs ago
I was a little astounded today when my helper only two and a half months into her contract informed me she had met our new next door neighbours, and offered to work for them every Saturday afternoon! she knows we do not agree about any part time works what-so ever, she has been told on two occasions in the past that it is illegal, and hold serious consequences for her and us. She has been in Hong Kong for 24 years so is not "green under the gills". I told her again no! but I amm absolutely shocked at her announcement, as she is paid hk 5000/month, and has all her meals with us (including best steaks), and is supplied with lots of extra foods for snacks. She is often allowed to finish work earlier- by luchtime on a Saturday giving her a longer time off. Do you think we are being too soft? I am a bit worried we go on holiday in a weeks time and leave her in total charge of our house, dog and cat, is she going to take advantage again? I think I may ask my neighbours either side to keep and eye on her in case she has her friends staying, as she keeps aking what times our flights are etc.
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well you need to let her know that what she's doing is illegal. She can not work part time else where. She works for YOU!
Sounds like to me you're being taken advantage of. if I were you, she'll be gone tomorrow!
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mchew
16 yrs ago
I agree with AngieC. If you are unable to trust your helper, then, she should be gone. She's not really helping, but creating nightmares for you.
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Agree with the previous posts, this is not someone I'd keep around.
In your new search, try to find someone who is finishing contracts with a Chinese family (usually has better work ethics) and stay away from anyone that "prefers western families" (those usually want minimum work but maximum perks). You may need to train them a bit on western cooking, which is quite easy to do in my opinion, but it will be worth the effort.
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I'm not going to say what the above posters have already said. I just hope you decide what you think is best for you.
"Do you think we are being too soft?"
-- Yes, you are being too soft. You have to inform her that you don't tolerate this and that it made you really disappointed. I can understand if your helper is only minimum wage but with the salary you're giving she should be happy working for you and you alone.
Good luck.
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susie, i think you are very wise to ask your neighbours to keep an eye out on your helper, and i think she is taking advantage of you. she makes a very good salary and especially the beginning of a contract when there is so much good talent on the market should be concentrating on her full time employers instead of trolling around looking for more work and more money that distracts from a very well paying job.
sorry.
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You can also warn her that if she does do any other part time work, then you'll have no alternative but to report her to the Immigration Dept.
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My husband had another chat with her yesterday on above subject, told her again we wouldn't tolerate this, she said sorry and wouldn't do this again, only time will tell, If she does this again or anything else blatantly out of order or illegal i will let Immigration know. My husband is actually the employer and a lot more tolerant than me, but then he is not here all the time, I just see a DH who is treated very well, gets a lot of rest, paid well, and my god does it make me angry when she does not appreciate what she has here, ny veiw is that if she is so bored then she should find a job else where, where she will be kept till evening on a Saturday and work hard the rest of the time like a lot of others do. Well we will just have to see what happens in the future, and when we are on leave and she is in sole charege of our house, cat and dog.
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