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I have been a sahm mum and only recently started going back to work. And having been away from work for merely 1.5 years, I find it extremely hard to catchup. My peers have all received a promotion and drawing higher salary while I start all over from the bottom. I have to work double hard to...

Thanks everyone for their suggestions and comments. I've been trying very hard on my part and perhaps like what some of you have suggested, the root of the problem may have started elsewhere. But my husband either doesn't realize it or he doesn't want to talk about it. We are in a state where we...

I don't think it's compulsory. If she prefers to stay at home then it's her choice. But you don't need to feel obliged to pay extra if u made it clear at the start that she can take every Sunday off.

Thanks bbabyblue.

Hi everyone. It's been a long time and I just thought to update you on the latest progress. Hubby and I decided to take a break from the kids and we went for a holiday leaving the children with my maid. For once, we agree to try and work it out and my hubby agreed that my mother will come and...

I was in a similar situation. Wanted to quit my job then realized I was pregnant with my 2nd baby. So I stayed on but just cruise along everyday. Do my part but not too overly stressed. When I delivered my baby, I enjoyed my maternity then went back to work for another 2 months before i quit...

I'm looking for a new maid and went through a few agencies. I am fearful of those that are very pushy. And then there are some that is quite Bo-chap and don't follow up and don't care. It's really hard to find a agent who understands your need, and ethical enough to tell you which maid is good...

Any mummies has experience with hiring a lesbian maid? I've interviewed one and she seems quite decent and hard working. Should I be concerned? Would appreciate if anyone has ever worked with one and share their experience.

Any reliable maid agencies/agent to recommend? My maid is intending to go home and I am looking for her replacement. Went to a few agencies and find that many don't really QC. Often they sound like pushy sales man trying to clinch a deal by overselling the maid profiles.

Hi mummies, My maid has worked in my family for 3.5 years and primarily took care of my kids (3 yrs and 1yrs). She joined my household just 3 days before my first child was born and was very close to both my kids. She looks after my youngest at night also. Both my kids are also very attached...

Thanks everyone for their suggestions and comments. Sorry it has taken a while for me to respond. Anyway, my husband admits that he is being a prick. He told me that he know I am stuck and he hates to put me in this position but he just cannot 'tahan' my mother now. He says that even the sight...

Where is your maid from? How old? Any prior experience. I suggest that you should change her since you are v frustrated already. Perhaps a transfer maid that has working exp in sg will suit you better. Good luck.

Thanks furbee I agree happy environment = happy family. My MIL comes every Sunday, same problem, also speak with broken English and my husband will 'scold' her. So he expects me to do the same with my mom. But me and my mother have a different relationship then he and his mum. Anyways, why...

Thanks both for your comments. I actually try to speak to my kids in mandarin and my mum is ok when I'm around. My husband says that the moment I leave the house, my mum goes back to her broken English. And it annoys him more when she and the maid all speak bad English together in front of our...

Help! My father has been a gambler for decades, and my mother has decided to separate (though not divorced) from him many years ago. In her late 60s, she remains active and try to increase her social circle. However, she has only a handful of close friends who also has busy schedule. As her...