Maid - To have or not to have?

We heard enough stories about maids these few days... here's the recollection:

7 May 09, Thu - When we were at DC's aunt's place, I was advised by DC's cousin's wife to opt for maids that are not too old as they may have their own method of doing things and might be difficult to teach. They were fortunate to have a maid whom they were satisfied with. In comparison, the sister's maid was not as good.

8 May 09, Fri - During lunch, my RO shared about her experiences with her past and present maids; how her first maid of two years became very distracted after she got a handphone, how she found out about her second maid's boyfriend through a phone call.

9 May 09, Sat - Got to know that DC's brother had a new maid on Sat and this was his third one (in less than six months). The earlier two maids quit (first one was unable to help them take care of their twins and the second one just wants to quit). The new one cannot cook although she claimed she could during the interview!

10 May 09, Sun - DC's ex-boss came for a short visit and she shared her bad experiences with us regarding her maids. The best joke is that she had gotten a maid who could read well but could not understand her simple instructions! There were also maids who stole food and refused to admit and those who sneaked time to get together and party with their fellow friends instead of doing their work...

11 May 09, Mon - DC heard from his good friend this morning that his current maid is quitting and he's looking for a replacement maid.

Seems like getting a good maid is really very difficult these days... DC and I almost decided on getting one to help with the housework but after hearing these first-hand accounts and media reports of maids abusing babies, I think we better think twice about this. In fact, I was shocked to hear that maids nowadays can quit without valid reason! From what we heard, as much as we get to choose our maid, the maid also has the right (given by MOM) to choose the employers! Even the bio-data could be falsely documented, I wonder what's the probability of getting a good maid, one who is serious about working for u?


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