Hiring Domestic Worker

Singapore is a busy city. The street is crowded by people activities, from the morning till dawn. People push themselves to be excelled at a very young age, which put a lot of stress to the society. They must spend 44 hours to work, every week. However, they emerge to be one of happiest countries in Asia, according to a recent study.  

Their busy life opens a new chance for people coming from neighborhood countries. Many of people come from Myanmar, Philippines, and Indonesia go to Singapore to work as domestic helper. This phenomenon is a gift to Singaporean since they can find domestic helper easily. Furthermore, there are many maid agencies service in Singapore that we can use. So, what should we do before asking maid agency help?

If you wish to hire a domestic worker through an agency, the first thing to do is to check the agency’s background. Ask your friends and family recommendations. Make sure you understand the fees you will be charged and the time you have to pay those fees. Do not forget to ask the agency if they will help you if selected domestic worker does not fit your family. Then, ask how the agency screens its candidates. You want to make sure each candidate has been individually interviewed. Also, you'll want to know the candidate can legally work in Singapore.

You can also ask the agency how they train the candidates. English skill is a must since it will be a mess if the domestic worker cannot understand what you say. The practical training such as cooking, ironing, washing, dishes doing, and babysitting are also important because they are the main reason you hire them. Finally, you can check the internet to find out any complaint about the agency you plan to use. Avoid using the agency which receives many complaints from people using their service.

That is some tips before using maid agency service to hire domestic worker. Have a good day.