Domestic helpers are a need for many families that need an extra helping hand at home.
But with the rising cost of living, many Singaporean households are looking for ways to save on every dollar and cent. 💸
Hiring a domestic helper directly may seem worth it to save on the middleman fees.
But the hiring process is far more uncertain than you imagine… 🧠
It may even end up costing even more in time and money.
Just take a look at what this Redditor experienced while trying to direct hire. 🤯
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These are the unseen problems that every maid agency deals with on a daily basis. 👀
Nightmare Challenges In The Process Of Direct Hiring Maids
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There is no secret that it is possible to hire a maid without an agency.
But after trying to do it yourself, it is easy to see why most will go back to agencies. 😞.
Domestic Work Seekers Contact Multiple Potential Employers At Once
On job-seeking platforms like the Ministry Of Helper, many maids are being approached by employers for resumes or interviews.
Chances are that you are one of many that she is currently talking to. 🗣️
Even if you had an online appointment on a certain day, she may just go MIA before the interview, as she had found employment somewhere else.
Maids Come From Cultures Where Being Late Is Acceptable
Singapore is a unique country in SEA, where there is a heavy emphasis on punctuality and professionalism. ⏲️
But in more rural parts of the region, the expectation of being on time is taken for granted.
Even when being explicitly told about an online appointment, candidates will still show up late.
If that is the case you face, be advised to not follow through with the hire.
Job Seekers Will Lie During Interview In Order To Be Hired
Landing a job in domestic work in Singapore is very lucrative for many of these individuals seeking maid employment.
Many are incentivised to lie just to get the job. 😠
How? They will accept all the requirements of the job scope in an interview.
At other times, memorising answers in English or Chinese to feign language proficiency.
There will be no way to know if they are trained to have the necessary skills for the job.
After coming into the home, the maids will turn out to be completely incompetent or communication will be very challenging due to the language barriers.
Having To Send An Incompetent Maid Back And Re-Hiring A New Maid Is Costly
Are going through all the headaches of direct hiring and dealing with an unreliable maid, the nightmare is still not over.
Likely, there is still a need for a domestic worker so one will have to go through the hiring process all over again. 🔁
Furthermore, the costs of time and money in the hiring process will double (spending more money on return air tickets, and effort to source for another hire).
Direct Hiring Requires Time And Patience
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Even after reading all the possible pain points, and you are still adamant about proceeding with direct hire, please make sure you know these things before hiring a maid.
A word of advice is to only proceed, if there is no urgent need to have a helper in the home.
Furthermore, hiccups are bound to happen and be prepared to solve problems along the way.
With already a very busy schedule for many working Singaporeans, is it really worth it to go through all the effort?
Bee Lee Maid Agency Can Make These Problems Go Away
Bee Lee Maid Agency partners with local training centres to ensure that every candidate is equipped with the necessary skills for the job.
All the issues of punctuality and deceitful behaviour are handled by people on the ground in those countries, as well as the hiring agent.
As an employer, you just need to share your job requirements and turn up for the arranged interview, and everything else falls into place.
If the maid turns out to be unreliable (and it happens since hiring is all about giving a chance), get a replacement helper at no extra agency service fees.
Unless you have been recommended a reliable helper, it is not worth it to hire a domestic helper directly, especially through online job matching sites.
But if you have already started and just require some assistance to smooth out the rest of the hiring process, do not hesitate to contact Bee Lee Maid Agency now!
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