Tips On How To Maintain A Healthy Relationship Between You And Your Domestic Helper

a) Pay your domestic helper on time.

b) Communicate with your domestic helper. It is advisable to take a few minutes each day to talk with your domestic helper. Deal with any problems as they occur, before they get out of hand. Keep the lines of communication open, and, above all, express your appreciation often.

c) Support your domestic helper whenever she is in need (e.g. children are around)

d) Never criticize your domestic helper in front of your children

e) Listen to her concerns/feedback about her job or the children

f) Respect your domestic helper's religious and cultural differences

g) Allow your domestic helper to have her free time and privacy

h) Avoid involving your domestic helper in any family argument

i) Give her advance notice and additional wage when you want her during her
day offs. Always bear in mind there is no free services

j) Stick to the terms of employment and conditions of the contract

k) Give clear and sensible instructions. Avoid contradicting instructions

l) Keep close contact with your domestic helper while you are away from home or working

m) Support your domestic helper when she wants to improve herself, e.g. signing up for courses like cooking, computer, etc.



By: Alice Sy