In Singapore, it’s common for one in five households to rely on maids.
Many Singaporeans lead a busy lifestyle, and time is limited, especially when most are dedicated to work. ⏲️
Imagine coming back from home after a long work day, and you still have to do the laundry, cook, and clean.
It all goes away once you have a maid in your home.
So can Singaporeans still cope without a maid today?
The trend shows that the answer is shifting to a ‘no’.
Are Maids Common In Singapore?
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Almost 20% of households in Singapore employ a maid.
Most Singaporean households consist of two working parents and children.
As the cost of living keeps increasing, Singaporeans are increasingly spending more time at work.
And the trade-off usually is domestic work and caregiving to the elderly and children.
Thus maids, are a common solution in Singapore to ensure that the housework can be managed, while the adults are busy at work.
How Many Maids Are There In Singapore?
Last, according to MOM, there are about 269,000 migrant domestic workers in Singapore.
Considering the 3.6 million Singaporeans, that is about 7.5% of the local population. 🤯
With so many maids in Singapore, are maids a want or a need?
Covid Reduced Maid Supply, Sparking Panic Buying
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During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for domestic helpers soared.
The episode revealed just how much families are willing to invest to secure domestic help.
Despite the high cost of hiring maids, not every hire will work out as planned.
So why are helpers seen as a necessity rather than a luxury?
Domestic Helpers Are The Cost-Effective Solution
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Hiring a helper is often the most cost-effective option, even though it may lead to concerns about fair treatment.
The abundance of foreign worker supply is a key reason why maid wages remain relatively low. 🧑🤝🧑
And at the price of hiring a maid, families get to enjoy their hobbies and spend more quality bonding time, instead of doing menial house chores.
For families that can afford to hire a maid, such an arrangement almost comes as a no-brainer today.
Maids Are Cheaper Than Outsourcing Chores
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If you were to break down each household task and outsource them (eg laundry, eating out, cleaning etc.), the price may add up to more than what you pay your helper a month.
Having a live-in maid means that she will be available on hand at any time (be reasonable and keep to working hours). ⏲
One can be assured that there is an extra pair of hands at any point in time.
Some Maids Have Special Skills That Can Improve Living Unexpectedly
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Every individual has their own natural talents.
In some cases, a maid could be a very talented cook.
Many families eat out and hardly have a home-cooked meal, and if they hire such talented maids, they can even start eating at home.
Other maids may even be good at knitting, and who knows other undiscovered talents.
These little things can bring extra joy to your household.
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