If you feel overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life and need some help with household chores like cooking, cleaning and minding the children, employing a domestic helper could be the answer. According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), there are currently 286,300 migrant domestic workers in Singapore[1], demonstrating just how many households rely on…
Protect Your Savings: Understanding Maid Insurance in Singapore Your maid is an important part of your household. She cooks, cleans and helps out with the kids, enabling you to focus on quality time with loved ones, your career and activities you enjoy. But enlisting the assistance of a domestic helper is also a big responsibility.…
Amidst the mass juggling work, family, household chores, and social life in Singapore, hiring a domestic helper is becoming a necessity. Their importance to our households is further compounded when taking into account Singapore’s growing dual-income couple culture, and rapidly aging population. If you are overwhelmed with caring for the children and elderly, along with…
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…
Foreign domestic helpers are an integral part of many Singapore households. They help cook, clean and look after the kids and elderly while their employers are busy at work or enjoying these free moments to spend quality time with their family. If you’ve decided to employ a foreign domestic helper, here are some steps you…
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…
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