Advice on Myanmar Maid
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Hi Supermum,
Thanks for the advise. Her contract actually ended last Dec but we extended her insurance and WP till this Sep as her PP expires in Oct. We are due to extend her WP and PP soon. We alr told her that we are not going to pay for her PP renewal as it's very ex and told her not to send $$ back and save up for it. She's ok with it.
Last week, we almost wanted to go down to the agency to look thru the bio-data. But I discussed with my hubby and decided to extend her for one year and see how.
I can still tolerate her absent-mindedness and mood swings. She's quite scared of my hubby. He recently told her off about her hp thingy and told her not to do things behind our backs else we can send her back anytime. She told us she want to continue working for us. So we told her to behave herself and not to use her hp during working hours. These few days after the lecture, she is quite well-behaved and not so forgetful.
Think on and off we need to lecture her. She's not afraid of me cos I never scold her before, just tell her off casually. That's why she took advantage of me.
Generally she is quite patient with my girl and know her temperament well. After my bb arrive, I need someone to pay more attention to my girl, so I can't afford to change maid as my girl is alr quite used to the current one.
So was thinking will renew her PP (her own $$ and last 3 years) and extend her WP for 1 more year. If she behave during this year, will consider extending some more.
Thanks for the advise. Her contract actually ended last Dec but we extended her insurance and WP till this Sep as her PP expires in Oct. We are due to extend her WP and PP soon. We alr told her that we are not going to pay for her PP renewal as it's very ex and told her not to send $$ back and save up for it. She's ok with it.
Last week, we almost wanted to go down to the agency to look thru the bio-data. But I discussed with my hubby and decided to extend her for one year and see how.
I can still tolerate her absent-mindedness and mood swings. She's quite scared of my hubby. He recently told her off about her hp thingy and told her not to do things behind our backs else we can send her back anytime. She told us she want to continue working for us. So we told her to behave herself and not to use her hp during working hours. These few days after the lecture, she is quite well-behaved and not so forgetful.
Think on and off we need to lecture her. She's not afraid of me cos I never scold her before, just tell her off casually. That's why she took advantage of me.
Generally she is quite patient with my girl and know her temperament well. After my bb arrive, I need someone to pay more attention to my girl, so I can't afford to change maid as my girl is alr quite used to the current one.
So was thinking will renew her PP (her own $$ and last 3 years) and extend her WP for 1 more year. If she behave during this year, will consider extending some more.
superhappymum
New Member
Evangelyn,
Yes. All Myanmar citizen needs to pay tax at Myanmar Embassy in Singapore BEFORE they go back to Myanmar. Else, there is no guarantee that they can leave their country when they want to come back. They can also pay in Myanmar after going back but the progress take weeks. So, normal my Myanmar collegue paid their tax before going back.
Yes. All Myanmar citizen needs to pay tax at Myanmar Embassy in Singapore BEFORE they go back to Myanmar. Else, there is no guarantee that they can leave their country when they want to come back. They can also pay in Myanmar after going back but the progress take weeks. So, normal my Myanmar collegue paid their tax before going back.
superhappymum
New Member
My new maid will be here next week. Hope she is here for work
Thanks, SuperHappyMum, told my maid she need to paid tax, she seems like not happy,look like we want to eat her money, She have been work for us for one year, now attitude problem,think not renew her contract,she look like came for enjoy life not came for work.She give us black face when need her to help. So angry abt her.
gummi_bear
Member
Hi mummies,
wld like to know how do we renew myanmar maid's passport? have to send them back to myanmar or can renew in singapore?
TIA!
wld like to know how do we renew myanmar maid's passport? have to send them back to myanmar or can renew in singapore?
TIA!
superhappymum
New Member
Evangelyn,
In you case, if you are sending her back (not coming back anymore) then maybe she will not need to pay the tax. However, she will have problem going out for next job again if she doesn't want to pay tax now.
My new maid just come. English ok. Have boyfriend in Myanmar studying in University 3rd year. Keep my finger cross.
In you case, if you are sending her back (not coming back anymore) then maybe she will not need to pay the tax. However, she will have problem going out for next job again if she doesn't want to pay tax now.
My new maid just come. English ok. Have boyfriend in Myanmar studying in University 3rd year. Keep my finger cross.
Hi fyi,
U can renew the myanmar maid passport at their embassy. But 1st of all, they have to pay their "income tax" which is 10% of their total salary, eg: (if their salary is $320 per mth) $32 x 24mths = $768/-
BUT salary can be said as lower than the actual so that they need not have to pay the exact amt.
For First Time Payment of Income Tax
Requirements
(1) Company letter stating employees' monthly basic salary.
(2) Application Letter addressed to the Ambassador, Embassy of the Union of Myanmar.
(3) Original and One copy of the E/P or W/P Card
(4) One Photograph
(5) Personal History Form ( C.V. form )
the passport renewal fee is S$300/- which is paid by the maid.
(a) Renewal of Passport
Requirements
(1) Passport original and photo copy
(2) Up to date receipt of income tax
(3) Renewal fees S$ 300 ( Cash only ) Note : Myanmar Passport holders are required to renew their Passports before the date of expiry. A fine will be levied if the Passport is not renewed in time
Pls note that you have to go to the embassy early cos was told by the people that they only take in 80 application per day. Some people even go there at 6am to q. All applicants have to q outside the embassy and got to write down the name on a piece of paper outside the embassy. They will take that as the q sequence.
For more info u can check out from: http://www.mesingapore.org.sg/consular.htm
U can renew the myanmar maid passport at their embassy. But 1st of all, they have to pay their "income tax" which is 10% of their total salary, eg: (if their salary is $320 per mth) $32 x 24mths = $768/-
BUT salary can be said as lower than the actual so that they need not have to pay the exact amt.
For First Time Payment of Income Tax
Requirements
(1) Company letter stating employees' monthly basic salary.
(2) Application Letter addressed to the Ambassador, Embassy of the Union of Myanmar.
(3) Original and One copy of the E/P or W/P Card
(4) One Photograph
(5) Personal History Form ( C.V. form )
the passport renewal fee is S$300/- which is paid by the maid.
(a) Renewal of Passport
Requirements
(1) Passport original and photo copy
(2) Up to date receipt of income tax
(3) Renewal fees S$ 300 ( Cash only ) Note : Myanmar Passport holders are required to renew their Passports before the date of expiry. A fine will be levied if the Passport is not renewed in time
Pls note that you have to go to the embassy early cos was told by the people that they only take in 80 application per day. Some people even go there at 6am to q. All applicants have to q outside the embassy and got to write down the name on a piece of paper outside the embassy. They will take that as the q sequence.
For more info u can check out from: http://www.mesingapore.org.sg/consular.htm
Hi, for the benefits of those who intend to renew their Myanmese maids' passport. The following is the details of our experience last Friday:
- Went down to the embassy at around 6.30am and was given queue no. 24
- Waited till about 8.30am when the embassy open
- Waited only about 10plus then is our turn to submit the application.
- Maid wanted to declare $250 as her monthly salary but the staff there know that it's not possible. So in the end quoted $300 (her actual salary is $320). Maid negotiated with them to pay for only 6 months tax, saying she got no money to send back home. Was told can pay either 6, 8 months or 1 year. No fixed rate. Depending on your negotiation skill.
- Waited till around 11.30am and so far only the first 8 in the queue collected their passports and no indication of when is our turn.
- Decided to go off for lunch as they close at 12-2pm.
- Went back at around 3.30pm and was able to collect the passport immediately.
Total cost: $300 renewal fee + $180 tax = $480
Docs to prepare: 1 Photocopy each of PP and WP.
Docs to bring: Original PP and WP.
No letter or photo required.
My advise is if your queue no. is more than 10, submit your docs and go back after lunch to collect the PP. No point waiting there cos you will be so fed up with their slowness.
It's also better for the employer to be there. The staff there are more polite when the employer is there. All the Myanmese there dare not ask them anything for fear of offending them.
The overall process is not so bad afterall.
Fyi, the Malaysian High Commission is not much better also though they are supposed to be a much more advanced country. At least the Myanmese staff there are still polite and apologetic when we complained.
Just my 2 cents worth comments.
Hope the above helps.
- Went down to the embassy at around 6.30am and was given queue no. 24
- Waited till about 8.30am when the embassy open
- Waited only about 10plus then is our turn to submit the application.
- Maid wanted to declare $250 as her monthly salary but the staff there know that it's not possible. So in the end quoted $300 (her actual salary is $320). Maid negotiated with them to pay for only 6 months tax, saying she got no money to send back home. Was told can pay either 6, 8 months or 1 year. No fixed rate. Depending on your negotiation skill.
- Waited till around 11.30am and so far only the first 8 in the queue collected their passports and no indication of when is our turn.
- Decided to go off for lunch as they close at 12-2pm.
- Went back at around 3.30pm and was able to collect the passport immediately.
Total cost: $300 renewal fee + $180 tax = $480
Docs to prepare: 1 Photocopy each of PP and WP.
Docs to bring: Original PP and WP.
No letter or photo required.
My advise is if your queue no. is more than 10, submit your docs and go back after lunch to collect the PP. No point waiting there cos you will be so fed up with their slowness.
It's also better for the employer to be there. The staff there are more polite when the employer is there. All the Myanmese there dare not ask them anything for fear of offending them.
The overall process is not so bad afterall.
Fyi, the Malaysian High Commission is not much better also though they are supposed to be a much more advanced country. At least the Myanmese staff there are still polite and apologetic when we complained.
Just my 2 cents worth comments.
Hope the above helps.
superhappymum
New Member
I have found out that my new Yangon Myanmar maid keep my hair in the plastic bag in her drawer. The plastic bag has been there for a few days but I didn't check. Today, once I check I found hair in the bag. Asked her, she says its my hair when she clean master bedroom and want to show me the amount of my hair loss. Don't know how true is it. Start to feel fishy......Am I worry too much ?
superhappymum
New Member
So again. My 1 month old maid burnt by pant on Monday and a top today all because she is using the hottest function of my iron.
Don't really understand why they always want to act smart.
Don't really understand why they always want to act smart.
sharon_ang
Member
sometimes, i think they didn't mean it or they don't know
mypinkitsch
New Member
i agree with superhappymum that myannmar maid always like to act smart.
my maid's with us for a few months and we've tolerated her endless excuses of not doing chores cos not feeling well or busy looking after my toddler when everyone's at home...i mean does she need to stand around watching my baby eat/sleep/poo when everyone's around?
i just can't stand it when i told her not to carry my baby too often as she's getting very lazy and always wanted to be carried...she just looked at my girl and tell her to say in my face, "let her carry for 5mins?"
they are not good in their chores but definitely very good in talking back...now just planning to send her back to the agency...can someone tell me how to break it to her?
She told me that she cursed her previous employer (yes she's a transferee...really regretted getting one) for lying to her and sending her back to the agency without telling her and told me she wished "them die"...OMG!
my maid's with us for a few months and we've tolerated her endless excuses of not doing chores cos not feeling well or busy looking after my toddler when everyone's at home...i mean does she need to stand around watching my baby eat/sleep/poo when everyone's around?
i just can't stand it when i told her not to carry my baby too often as she's getting very lazy and always wanted to be carried...she just looked at my girl and tell her to say in my face, "let her carry for 5mins?"
they are not good in their chores but definitely very good in talking back...now just planning to send her back to the agency...can someone tell me how to break it to her?
She told me that she cursed her previous employer (yes she's a transferee...really regretted getting one) for lying to her and sending her back to the agency without telling her and told me she wished "them die"...OMG!
i have a myanmese kayin helper and she has been with me for about 3 years. She is the first helper i ever employed. I really don't know what I would have done without her. She is hardworking and has a lot of initiatives. She has more patience with my children than i have with them. I have about 4 or 5 friends who have kayin helpers and all are quite happy with their helpers. Kayins tend to be more soft spoken, obedient and honest.
I think for kayins, they tend to "geh kiang" so sometimes she would decide how to do certain things before asking me. But those are small flaws which I can live with. They tend not to be too fast in doing things too but as long as things get done, I am ok with it.
I like how she would pray over my children and how we believe in the same God. She told me when she was about to head out to Singapore, she was really scared and prayed really hard. I told her I prayed really hard too to get a good helper. I guess this was what made the difference.
I think for kayins, they tend to "geh kiang" so sometimes she would decide how to do certain things before asking me. But those are small flaws which I can live with. They tend not to be too fast in doing things too but as long as things get done, I am ok with it.
I like how she would pray over my children and how we believe in the same God. She told me when she was about to head out to Singapore, she was really scared and prayed really hard. I told her I prayed really hard too to get a good helper. I guess this was what made the difference.
Hi
My maid is from Kachin, not sure is it the same as kayin.
She is polite and hardworking but absent-minded and slow . She cannot take care of children properly even though she tries too..I told her many times children r my priority but she still makes many mistakes...endless ...long story to mention all here
My maid is from Kachin, not sure is it the same as kayin.
She is polite and hardworking but absent-minded and slow . She cannot take care of children properly even though she tries too..I told her many times children r my priority but she still makes many mistakes...endless ...long story to mention all here
Hi I have a myanmar maid too. She is still with me (now 2 years 7months). She has off every month and we give her a hp to use. In the beginning it was really tough! I almost vomit blood. She finally able to stand on her feet after 8 months. Now, she can bake and cook. She don't dare to argue back when I scold her. I believe its because I m very strict with her. I have a SOP for her and wants my house to be run in the way I want. All these must be made clear to her right from the start. If you treat her too nice in the beginning, you are gonna find it very hard to control the maid. However there are some things which I close my eyes to. For example, she broke alot of things in my house. This is typical behaviour of most maids. Her work permit is expiring soon and I am asking her to go back next month. Not because I want to but she wants to be a nurse in Singapore nursing home. This is also another thing you will encounter if you hire myanmar maid. They like to be nurse.
To be honest, if you have babies I think Myanmar maids are not suitable. Try Filipino. They are more able to handle babies. Once your kids are older then you can switch to myanmar maids. Myanmar maids tend to be slower and not that "capable" but they are very hardworking. My girl was already 5 when she came, so I don't really worry. Also, I never believe in transferred myanmar maids.
I m looking for a new maid now. Hoping to find one soon.
To be honest, if you have babies I think Myanmar maids are not suitable. Try Filipino. They are more able to handle babies. Once your kids are older then you can switch to myanmar maids. Myanmar maids tend to be slower and not that "capable" but they are very hardworking. My girl was already 5 when she came, so I don't really worry. Also, I never believe in transferred myanmar maids.
I m looking for a new maid now. Hoping to find one soon.
Hi all of our forum friends,
Please let us know, everyone who want to hire myanmar maid. We are employment agency specialize in myanmar. Our boss is from myanmar so that we can counsel between employer and maid and also provide all kind of related service with myanmar embassy such as extend passport, paying tax to government and escort service from yangon to Singapore and other necessary documents before they come to Singapore. We also help our customer to transfer old maid to other employer. We don’t charge agency fees. Currently we have promotion that someone recommend to our agency, he/she will get 100 S$ voucher for fresh/new maid upon successful all payments made. If you need maid urgently, please don’t hesitate to contact to us. Our email is [email protected] and our contact number is ohmmar 98007434/ Sebastian 92344372. our website is http://gre.netmaid.com.sg
Thanks for your time to read.
Best Regards,
Sebastian
Please let us know, everyone who want to hire myanmar maid. We are employment agency specialize in myanmar. Our boss is from myanmar so that we can counsel between employer and maid and also provide all kind of related service with myanmar embassy such as extend passport, paying tax to government and escort service from yangon to Singapore and other necessary documents before they come to Singapore. We also help our customer to transfer old maid to other employer. We don’t charge agency fees. Currently we have promotion that someone recommend to our agency, he/she will get 100 S$ voucher for fresh/new maid upon successful all payments made. If you need maid urgently, please don’t hesitate to contact to us. Our email is [email protected] and our contact number is ohmmar 98007434/ Sebastian 92344372. our website is http://gre.netmaid.com.sg
Thanks for your time to read.
Best Regards,
Sebastian
Hi Hi, can someone give me some advice here...
my myanmar maid's contract wif me ending in may 2010... we have reached an agreement to transfer her to my sibling from feb 2010 onwards and we told her that we will let her go bac for her home leave in early feb.
her passport will onli expire in feb 2011 so if i let her go bac in feb 2010, does she still need to extend passport n pay income tax? or can she choose to extend n pay income tax onli wen her passport is expiring? I heard that if she goes bac in feb, she may have problem coming bac if she have not paid her income tax...
wat shud i do???
my myanmar maid's contract wif me ending in may 2010... we have reached an agreement to transfer her to my sibling from feb 2010 onwards and we told her that we will let her go bac for her home leave in early feb.
her passport will onli expire in feb 2011 so if i let her go bac in feb 2010, does she still need to extend passport n pay income tax? or can she choose to extend n pay income tax onli wen her passport is expiring? I heard that if she goes bac in feb, she may have problem coming bac if she have not paid her income tax...
wat shud i do???
superhappymum
New Member
Lim Leng,
If I were you, I will get here settle everything....meaning renew her passport and pay income tax before letting her go. The agreement between you and her is verbal. Many maids will just go back without coming back anymore. Also don't let her claim any advance salary unless you are prepared to give her the amount as bonus.
If I were you, I will get here settle everything....meaning renew her passport and pay income tax before letting her go. The agreement between you and her is verbal. Many maids will just go back without coming back anymore. Also don't let her claim any advance salary unless you are prepared to give her the amount as bonus.
Thanks Superhappymum! When she 1st started, other than deduction for the agent fees, there is a savings as well. I was told this savings is to be given to her only when the contract expires. So i am thinking, she might be 'eyeing' to advance the savings. not so much of asking for advance salary...
superhappymum
New Member
Lim Leng,
My experience of maid going home also bad. Come back with change of attitude. Found her lying on sofa when we are out and our 2 girls are playing by themselves. I am so surprise to see that. She had been with us for almost 2 years, we never caught that before. Besides, she lies to me for continue working for me after come back but secretly send out resume. She was thinking to get transfer from my house to another by another agent so that she doesn't have to pay agent fee again.
Thus, none of my maid is allow for home leave. Can go home for goods but I will never want them anymore.
My experience of maid going home also bad. Come back with change of attitude. Found her lying on sofa when we are out and our 2 girls are playing by themselves. I am so surprise to see that. She had been with us for almost 2 years, we never caught that before. Besides, she lies to me for continue working for me after come back but secretly send out resume. She was thinking to get transfer from my house to another by another agent so that she doesn't have to pay agent fee again.
Thus, none of my maid is allow for home leave. Can go home for goods but I will never want them anymore.
tunapuff77
Active Member
hi
i just send my myanmar maid back to agency on her 4th working day.
The reason why I chose to get myanmanese is bcos I thought they are honest, hardworking, conservative & humble.
But to my surprise, this maid tells lies, sleep during work time, steals and wear low-cut blouses
Very disappointed. Wasted money getting her.
i just send my myanmar maid back to agency on her 4th working day.
The reason why I chose to get myanmanese is bcos I thought they are honest, hardworking, conservative & humble.
But to my surprise, this maid tells lies, sleep during work time, steals and wear low-cut blouses
Very disappointed. Wasted money getting her.
superhappymum
New Member
Lilian,
That's very disappointed. I am surprised to know only on 4th working day that she dare to steal.
My 2nd maid also. She is a Catholic. Thus, she keeps praying (although I allow for a few minutes) from 9.30pm till 11.30pm. Then the next day she sleeps for 3 hours. Letting my MIL to take care of my 2 children.
Which part of Myanmar is your bad maid from ?
That's very disappointed. I am surprised to know only on 4th working day that she dare to steal.
My 2nd maid also. She is a Catholic. Thus, she keeps praying (although I allow for a few minutes) from 9.30pm till 11.30pm. Then the next day she sleeps for 3 hours. Letting my MIL to take care of my 2 children.
Which part of Myanmar is your bad maid from ?
tunapuff77
Active Member
SuperHappyMum,
she is from north-west of myanmar.. Nearer to India border. Can't rem the exact name of the state.
she is christian.
Is buddhist better i wonder?
she is from north-west of myanmar.. Nearer to India border. Can't rem the exact name of the state.
she is christian.
Is buddhist better i wonder?
superhappymum
New Member
Lilian,
I am not sure if Buddhist is confirmed better. So far my 1st and 3rd are Buddhists and they are ok.
I am not sure if Buddhist is confirmed better. So far my 1st and 3rd are Buddhists and they are ok.
pinky_bear
New Member
Hi, I am looking for an ex-sin Myanmar maid. Told by agent that ex-sin now request for off day. If don't give, they do not want the job. Anyone here give your Myanmar maid off day? Is it true that they just go church or temple during off day and do not give problem?
superhappymum
New Member
BB,
No guarantee of what kind of maid she will change after going out with friends. Ex-sin doesn't mean good. If you are lucky enough to take my ex. Hahah....then I will say good luck to you.
My aunt comments on my current maid as compared to ex is current one very good (no experience, never work in Myanmar before) as compared to my ex (was working in hospital as assistant nurse).
No guarantee of what kind of maid she will change after going out with friends. Ex-sin doesn't mean good. If you are lucky enough to take my ex. Hahah....then I will say good luck to you.
My aunt comments on my current maid as compared to ex is current one very good (no experience, never work in Myanmar before) as compared to my ex (was working in hospital as assistant nurse).
Yes I also agree, I think ex-sin myanmar maid will not be so obedient and also depend on your luck.
My maid is without any experience and she is ok so far but slow and can be quite stubborn if I am not strict with her.
My previous maid requested for off day and she changed afte going out, secretly had a hp and then always on hp.
My maid is without any experience and she is ok so far but slow and can be quite stubborn if I am not strict with her.
My previous maid requested for off day and she changed afte going out, secretly had a hp and then always on hp.
irenetan79
New Member
Hi
Anyone has any advice on which state of myanmar maid to get? I have tried 4 Indo maids, 2 are ex-sin, can speak good English, but 1 always lie, steal, & the other always lie & eat snake. The other 2 came, but are really "blur", can't even help me in my children, only do housework. But can't even finish housework, really blur, greedy & dirty!
I'm hoping to find "hope" in mynmar maid, but after reading this thread, I may need to think twice. But afterall, it depends on luck.
Anyone has any advice on which state of myanmar maid to get? I have tried 4 Indo maids, 2 are ex-sin, can speak good English, but 1 always lie, steal, & the other always lie & eat snake. The other 2 came, but are really "blur", can't even help me in my children, only do housework. But can't even finish housework, really blur, greedy & dirty!
I'm hoping to find "hope" in mynmar maid, but after reading this thread, I may need to think twice. But afterall, it depends on luck.
I realise ex-sin maid seem to have more problem, altot they pick up faster.
My sis's maid (fr Myanmar) about to finish her contract. She told my mum she may want to look for new employer and ask for higher pay (as high as S$400 compare to now S$320)
the other day when my mum goes to my sis's plc, the maid actually ask my mum to heat up the leftover food in the fridge for lunch and she will take instant noodle and the kids just drink milk. My mum was so angry as she felt more like the maid since the maid dare to ask her to heat up the leftover food in the fridge and refuse to cook porridge which my mum requested so that my nieces can eat too...
But my sister as a working mother, still think she very good as she is a good actress infront of the true employer (e.g. my sis and BIL)...
My sis's maid (fr Myanmar) about to finish her contract. She told my mum she may want to look for new employer and ask for higher pay (as high as S$400 compare to now S$320)
the other day when my mum goes to my sis's plc, the maid actually ask my mum to heat up the leftover food in the fridge for lunch and she will take instant noodle and the kids just drink milk. My mum was so angry as she felt more like the maid since the maid dare to ask her to heat up the leftover food in the fridge and refuse to cook porridge which my mum requested so that my nieces can eat too...
But my sister as a working mother, still think she very good as she is a good actress infront of the true employer (e.g. my sis and BIL)...
Hi,
I need advice on renewing my maid's work permit. Her permit is due for renewal this month. But her passport expires in May 2011. This mean that her new work permit is only valid for 9 months. Is there a possibility to extend her existing work permit?
Or should I get her to renew her passport first?
Thanks
I need advice on renewing my maid's work permit. Her permit is due for renewal this month. But her passport expires in May 2011. This mean that her new work permit is only valid for 9 months. Is there a possibility to extend her existing work permit?
Or should I get her to renew her passport first?
Thanks
hello, i hve a myanmar maid for the past 2 months and she has been making my life stressful and miserable. she comes from the agency that 'recommended itself' on this very thread( scroll up you'd know which one).
Her bio data says she has experience looking after babies and young kids in Myanmar. But it's not true she does not even know how to put on my toddler's diapers or bathe my toddlers. When i called the agency to complain, they disavowed responsibility and said 'The maid herself said she could lookafter kids and we take her word for it'. I was not happy because even if diapering is foreign to the Myanmese, surely as an agency if you say 'the maid has experience' and you r bringing her to work in SG, they agency must train the maid to be at least able to put on diapers for children right?
For the past 2months that she has been with my family, i am not exxagerating tt every time i asked my maid to play with my 1.5 yr old gal, within 15mins my gal will be screaming, crying or have fallen down. In the beginning we scolded the maid for not being vigilant, but lately i just realised tt themaid just doesn't seem to be apologetic that her negligence has caused the child needless accidents. Again when i brought the matter up with the agency boss, she spoke to the maid. The maid herself admitted that she 'blank out' when the baby cries loudly ( If that's the case, it's really tough to look after kids!) The boss of the agency told me that 'for eg. if my baby wants alcohol and the maid refuses to give her, and the baby cries loudly, will i allow themaid to give bb alchohol?" As if i was unreasonable for being angry with the maid. I retorted that all the incidents have been nothing of that sort. I just felt v upset that the agency kept siding with the maid.
In sum, i cannot trust this maid for any moment to look after the kids, either myself, my MIL or Mum have to bethere to supervise CONSTANTLY. As for household chores, she is really slow and she has shown no confidence to learn any cooking watsoever. My mum tried to teach her simple fried rice. The 2nd time she bought exactly the same ingredients, the maid said 'Grandma can you cook, I wash". So, where does that end up? My mum, MIL looks after the kids AND does the cooking. While the cleaning up she takes such a long time they had to look after the kids until she is done so tt they can relieve them.
Right at the beginning i gave her a list of items she needs to have in the baby bag when we go out at all times. We reminded her to always bring tissue packs. But tdy, she asked me for tissue she wants to wipe my gal's mouth watever. I said, "dun u have tissue paper?' she said No, she didn bring out and That's it. OMG, am i petty or is she not understanding that she needs to have all essential items on hand?
She is also the first maid i've ever seen, that willjust stand at the side idly when there's lots of stuff she could have done if she had initiative. I have come to the conclusion that we have lost any confidence in her to do any chores or childminding that truly she's left to stand idly.
To be fair, she really tries and is hardworking (she doesn't lie or is lazy)but i believe when looking after young kids, it is impt to 'think logically' and act with initiative. She can't think on her feet and it makes me very upset that when i comeback from work i have to worry about my kids whether they r well taken care of.
i guess this will be my first and last time i'd be getting a myanmar maid.
Her bio data says she has experience looking after babies and young kids in Myanmar. But it's not true she does not even know how to put on my toddler's diapers or bathe my toddlers. When i called the agency to complain, they disavowed responsibility and said 'The maid herself said she could lookafter kids and we take her word for it'. I was not happy because even if diapering is foreign to the Myanmese, surely as an agency if you say 'the maid has experience' and you r bringing her to work in SG, they agency must train the maid to be at least able to put on diapers for children right?
For the past 2months that she has been with my family, i am not exxagerating tt every time i asked my maid to play with my 1.5 yr old gal, within 15mins my gal will be screaming, crying or have fallen down. In the beginning we scolded the maid for not being vigilant, but lately i just realised tt themaid just doesn't seem to be apologetic that her negligence has caused the child needless accidents. Again when i brought the matter up with the agency boss, she spoke to the maid. The maid herself admitted that she 'blank out' when the baby cries loudly ( If that's the case, it's really tough to look after kids!) The boss of the agency told me that 'for eg. if my baby wants alcohol and the maid refuses to give her, and the baby cries loudly, will i allow themaid to give bb alchohol?" As if i was unreasonable for being angry with the maid. I retorted that all the incidents have been nothing of that sort. I just felt v upset that the agency kept siding with the maid.
In sum, i cannot trust this maid for any moment to look after the kids, either myself, my MIL or Mum have to bethere to supervise CONSTANTLY. As for household chores, she is really slow and she has shown no confidence to learn any cooking watsoever. My mum tried to teach her simple fried rice. The 2nd time she bought exactly the same ingredients, the maid said 'Grandma can you cook, I wash". So, where does that end up? My mum, MIL looks after the kids AND does the cooking. While the cleaning up she takes such a long time they had to look after the kids until she is done so tt they can relieve them.
Right at the beginning i gave her a list of items she needs to have in the baby bag when we go out at all times. We reminded her to always bring tissue packs. But tdy, she asked me for tissue she wants to wipe my gal's mouth watever. I said, "dun u have tissue paper?' she said No, she didn bring out and That's it. OMG, am i petty or is she not understanding that she needs to have all essential items on hand?
She is also the first maid i've ever seen, that willjust stand at the side idly when there's lots of stuff she could have done if she had initiative. I have come to the conclusion that we have lost any confidence in her to do any chores or childminding that truly she's left to stand idly.
To be fair, she really tries and is hardworking (she doesn't lie or is lazy)but i believe when looking after young kids, it is impt to 'think logically' and act with initiative. She can't think on her feet and it makes me very upset that when i comeback from work i have to worry about my kids whether they r well taken care of.
i guess this will be my first and last time i'd be getting a myanmar maid.
Hi mummies
my current maid is from myanmar who is with us for more than 8 months. she worked for another employer in sin before for almost 2 years. we are happy with her though she is also someone who cannot think on the job or has a logical mind.. however she does not lie and hardworking and has sense of responsiblity. I believe i am a very difficult boss who made all my maids cried before. now is my 5th maid. the longest was an indonesian who worked for about a year.. this is my first myanmar maid and i think i will get myanmar again cos compared to indo or filipino(longest half year).. maybe my expectations are lower now and after so many tries, i now expect their intellectual level to be low... but i think i need someone with integrity who will not lie (my previous one lie with every little stuffs!) and i will have a better sense of security.. and maybe my kids are bigger now with the youngest approaching 3 soon, hence she can now meet my expectations better.. i give her a detailed timetable(see attached) that keep her busy everyday. i occasionally give her offday cos i know she can be trusted with good values (unlike the filipino which I will never give a single off day or to leave her home alone for even few hours!), but definitely no handphone. we let her use skype to call home so that she save alot of phone bills and do not have any excuse to carry handphone. hope the above help..
my current maid is from myanmar who is with us for more than 8 months. she worked for another employer in sin before for almost 2 years. we are happy with her though she is also someone who cannot think on the job or has a logical mind.. however she does not lie and hardworking and has sense of responsiblity. I believe i am a very difficult boss who made all my maids cried before. now is my 5th maid. the longest was an indonesian who worked for about a year.. this is my first myanmar maid and i think i will get myanmar again cos compared to indo or filipino(longest half year).. maybe my expectations are lower now and after so many tries, i now expect their intellectual level to be low... but i think i need someone with integrity who will not lie (my previous one lie with every little stuffs!) and i will have a better sense of security.. and maybe my kids are bigger now with the youngest approaching 3 soon, hence she can now meet my expectations better.. i give her a detailed timetable(see attached) that keep her busy everyday. i occasionally give her offday cos i know she can be trusted with good values (unlike the filipino which I will never give a single off day or to leave her home alone for even few hours!), but definitely no handphone. we let her use skype to call home so that she save alot of phone bills and do not have any excuse to carry handphone. hope the above help..
hmm.. cannot download the attachment.. anyway the timetable really made her very busy and she did not have time to idle at all. she will check all items before she go to bed and before she start work. before that, she drove us crazy many times cos she is someone who cannot do 'adhoc' tasks..or deal with unexpected situations.. or simply use common sense... but she has good attitude hence we close both eyes at times.... or yes, she has mood swings and give me black face many times too. but as i mentioned earlier, myself is also very difficult and will scream and scold maids when they do wrong too.. but i know that is a very bad examples for children to follow but u know, is really difficult to control emotions at times especially when already very stressed...sigh..
anyway after tried so many kinds of maids, i finally decide that i prefer someone who is not so clever (eg filipino..cos they always smart in the wrong areas..) but has sense of responsiblity(my previous indo always hee hee ha ha not serious in work, very drama, like to catch attention/eavesdrop, and work very slow..)
anyway after tried so many kinds of maids, i finally decide that i prefer someone who is not so clever (eg filipino..cos they always smart in the wrong areas..) but has sense of responsiblity(my previous indo always hee hee ha ha not serious in work, very drama, like to catch attention/eavesdrop, and work very slow..)
hi Ram,
seems like you finally get a good maid even thou not a pefect maid.
I also have went thru shits with my 3indo maids and even to the extend i had to quit my job to look after my gal who was 2yr during dat time.
Now im going to due on Nov and applied for myanmar maid. yet to see the outcome...Quite worried cos the maid have to look after my new born after 4mths i go back to work...
pls send me your timetables @[email protected]
it will help me..
seems like you finally get a good maid even thou not a pefect maid.
I also have went thru shits with my 3indo maids and even to the extend i had to quit my job to look after my gal who was 2yr during dat time.
Now im going to due on Nov and applied for myanmar maid. yet to see the outcome...Quite worried cos the maid have to look after my new born after 4mths i go back to work...
pls send me your timetables @[email protected]
it will help me..
I think there is no perfect maid...
We just have to lower our expectation and look for one that suit us best. We need to learn to look out for ourselves and family.
Cannot depend on maid too much.
There are just so much maid problems around nowadays, some blame it on employer, some on maid, but in the end both just lost something somehow. I can only said it take 2 hand to clap, and we need to learn from lessons.
We just have to lower our expectation and look for one that suit us best. We need to learn to look out for ourselves and family.
Cannot depend on maid too much.
There are just so much maid problems around nowadays, some blame it on employer, some on maid, but in the end both just lost something somehow. I can only said it take 2 hand to clap, and we need to learn from lessons.
Hi can anyone intro me your maid agency, i have my current maid agency united channel in katong customer service seems to be good but their respond is not very good as they dun keep me update on my maid which i have choosen.
So to back up please send me other myanmar maid agency
So to back up please send me other myanmar maid agency
yalin_quah
New Member
Hi, everyone,
I have a 31-year-old Myanmar domestic helper for transfer in Nov/Dec 2010. No off days for the entire contract. Salary $370. No handphones. She has been with our family for 3 months plus (as of 7 Oct 2010). Like most new Myanmar helpers, her command of English and Chinese is very, very basic; only understands and speaks a few single words. Written instructions in English & a timetable will defintely help her a lot. She has been helping to look after my 83-year-old grandma, my 8-year-old boy & my 16-month-old girl, in addition to general housekeeping. Can do cleaning jobs, iron clothes & grocery shopping very well. Cooking skills unknown as my grandma is the fussy one who insists on cooking for the whole family. I find that she's not-too-bad a worker (although she's not the type who learns very fast & will freeze in stone silence if she's presented with an unexpected situation) but my grandma, who can only speak Cantonese, insists on changing to another helper who can speak fluent Cantonese. I have no choice but to let her go. If you are interested in interviewing her, please email me at [email protected]; Thank you!
I have a 31-year-old Myanmar domestic helper for transfer in Nov/Dec 2010. No off days for the entire contract. Salary $370. No handphones. She has been with our family for 3 months plus (as of 7 Oct 2010). Like most new Myanmar helpers, her command of English and Chinese is very, very basic; only understands and speaks a few single words. Written instructions in English & a timetable will defintely help her a lot. She has been helping to look after my 83-year-old grandma, my 8-year-old boy & my 16-month-old girl, in addition to general housekeeping. Can do cleaning jobs, iron clothes & grocery shopping very well. Cooking skills unknown as my grandma is the fussy one who insists on cooking for the whole family. I find that she's not-too-bad a worker (although she's not the type who learns very fast & will freeze in stone silence if she's presented with an unexpected situation) but my grandma, who can only speak Cantonese, insists on changing to another helper who can speak fluent Cantonese. I have no choice but to let her go. If you are interested in interviewing her, please email me at [email protected]; Thank you!
mommybaby
Member
Hello Mummies, need some help or advice...
My Myanmar maid contract is going to expire in Feb 2011. I need to get her Passport renewed before i can get her work permit n insurance renew.
May I know how to renew the Passport? I tried to search the embassy website and it says it need an income tax????? Who report income tax for MAIDS???
Lol....how to go abt doing it, I mean on the renewal...Anyone just renew the PP for their maids? Any advice on the latest procedure please..Thanks..
Btw, I understand the $300 renewal fee should be borned by the maid, but if really need to pay tax, do we the employer going to pay it or the maid? Thanks.
Website wrote -
Requirements:
(1) Passport original and photo copy
(2) Up to date receipt of income tax
(3) Renewal fees S$ 300 ( Cash only ) Note : Myanmar Passport holders are required to renew their Passports before the date of expiry. A fine will be levied if the Passport is not renewed in time
<font size="+1"><font color="119911">Summary of my Qns:
1) Steps to renew Myanmar maid's Passport?
2) Income Tax how to do / report?
3) $300 renewal fee pay by maid?
4) Income Tax, if any also pay by maid?</font></font>
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much....
My Myanmar maid contract is going to expire in Feb 2011. I need to get her Passport renewed before i can get her work permit n insurance renew.
May I know how to renew the Passport? I tried to search the embassy website and it says it need an income tax????? Who report income tax for MAIDS???
Lol....how to go abt doing it, I mean on the renewal...Anyone just renew the PP for their maids? Any advice on the latest procedure please..Thanks..
Btw, I understand the $300 renewal fee should be borned by the maid, but if really need to pay tax, do we the employer going to pay it or the maid? Thanks.
Website wrote -
Requirements:
(1) Passport original and photo copy
(2) Up to date receipt of income tax
(3) Renewal fees S$ 300 ( Cash only ) Note : Myanmar Passport holders are required to renew their Passports before the date of expiry. A fine will be levied if the Passport is not renewed in time
<font size="+1"><font color="119911">Summary of my Qns:
1) Steps to renew Myanmar maid's Passport?
2) Income Tax how to do / report?
3) $300 renewal fee pay by maid?
4) Income Tax, if any also pay by maid?</font></font>
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much....
1)Income tax is 10% of their salary per month.
2)Renewal fees is S$150.
3)You need to spend one whole day at Embassy.
4)You need to be there early (I mean really early 7am)
5)Or you just go to Pennisula Plaza and pay service fees and they will do everything for you.
PM me if you wanna know more.
2)Renewal fees is S$150.
3)You need to spend one whole day at Embassy.
4)You need to be there early (I mean really early 7am)
5)Or you just go to Pennisula Plaza and pay service fees and they will do everything for you.
PM me if you wanna know more.