Amidst juggling work, family, household chores, and social life in Singapore, hiring a domestic helper is becoming a necessity, especially with Singapore’s dual-income couple culture, and a rapidly aging population. If you are overwhelmed with caring for the children and elderly, the endless piling of house chores on top of your demanding job, a domestic…
Your maid’s work permit is about to expire, and as you’ve been happy about her contribution to your household, you wish to renew it. The good news is that much of the process can be done online from the comfort of home. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to renew your helper’s work permit.…
Before welcoming a domestic helper into your home, you will need to ensure that you have taken all possible measures to ensure she can perform her duties safely. Taking out a maid insurance policy is one way to ensure that your helper is protected. If this is the first time you are hiring a domestic…
Domestic helpers are the unsung heroes of Singapore. Thanks to their help, families are able to juggle childrearing and looking after elderly parents while succeeding in demanding careers. They also help working adults find the time to pursue their own interests and spend time with their loved ones. Despite the major role domestic helpers play…
There comes a time in the lives of many Singapore households when the question of whether or not to hire a foreign domestic helper is raised. Some households swear by their helpers, without whom they would not be able to cope with the demands of childrearing or eldercare while juggling stressful careers at the same…
One challenge with picking a maid is finding the right person. Even a casual search reveals more than 500 maid agencies operating in Singapore, which gives you several thousand prospective employees to choose from. It’s best to keep things simple, and focus on a few background issues to help you make the best choice: 1.…
It’s doubtful any of us will forget a picture from 2011, which shows an NS man having his maid carry his field pack for him. While that’s an extreme example though, it’s sometimes hard to tell if our maids are dependent on us, or we’re the ones dependent on them. Here are some ways our…