My domestic helper from Philippines was due for her home leave after completing her two years of service here in Singapore. After much deliberation, we decided to renew her contract for another two years. I called my agent and was informed that I would have to pay about $1,400 forContinue Reading
One more day to the end of 2010. Before I look towards the new year, let’s recap what happened in 2010. 1. I gave birth to my third child, a healthy and extremely cute and cheerful baby boy. I named him Benjamin (son of my right hand) both as aContinue Reading
When I last updated my blog in 2008, I was still gushing over the recent addition of Elizabeth in our family. God knows that He had another bundle in store for me! In Feb 2010, our dear Benjamin was born into our household but there were times when his arrivalContinue Reading
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
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