What makes a good foreign domestic helper? She must be willing to accept the fact that she is here to serve the family who employed her and not the other way around. Having recently changed my very first maid, I have come to a sudden realisation that to be aContinue Reading

It is with much angst that I write this entry today. My hubby is away on his first of many future overseas projects in his new company. We are both excited for this opportunity to work in a different country and receive a better remuneration yet also troubled by the sacrifice ofContinue Reading

Lately I haven’t had much time to fill up on my blog as I have been busy looking for a maid. The process of interviewing potential candidates and conversation with a fellow Filipino colleague opened my eyes to situations in a less developed country. In Philippines, a university graduate from a ruralContinue Reading