Why FDH no need to go through a probation period !

[rathunt]

Anyone else confused by the poll at the top of this thread? What does a probation period for a FDH have to do with the best way to cook French Toast?

[Gruntfuttock]

I think a Tagalog English cook book is a very good idea.

HAve you considered sending your helper(s) to the cooking courses for FDHs run by the YWCA?

https://www.esmdywca.org.hk/Courses/...ory&id=1000276

[juergenw]

Sorry I didn't mean to turn this thread into anything it's not, did I?

I didn't know you could buy French toast from the supermarket are you sure? Is it cold, long life or do you have a "frying tonight" style place near you? Maybe its baguettes (French bread in American) you wanted or those little toasties handy for canapés?

I think a Tagalog English cook book is a very good idea.

You can buy it in FAIRWOOD or any little small eatery on the street - you just say SAI DO & they know what you mean !

[juergenw]

Why shall I send a helper to cooking course ? If the helper has confirmed she can cook at least 25 standard chinese meals ? Is somebody sending me to a course how to treat stupid helpers ?

[juergenw]

Everybody please check on the attached poll ! Vote ! Just today salary have been increased to HKD 4,010 starting with contracts from today. Nice - because the employer pays everything so the 4,010 strictly sticks into the pocket of the FDH - means very well above the poverty line. And I still have to get a "black face"from my helper when I "dare" to ask her to follow what I have told her - and not do it her "own way".........

[TheBrit]

Seems like you need to work on your people skills jurgen. Learn how to interview properly and how to ask for things nicely - you might get better results from your maids.

[Yeahbaby]

Out of all the domestic helper stories I read and hear about from people, it seems there is a common thread.

The employer seldom respects the helper. And the helper seldom respects the employer. And both employers and helpers have their enablers in the community and support groups. It just perpetuates the ill feelings of this type of importation of labor.

[elle]

Out of all the domestic helper stories I read and hear about from people, it seems there is a common thread.

The employer seldom respects the helper. And the helper seldom respects the employer. And both employers and helpers have their enablers in the community and support groups. It just perpetuates the ill feelings of this type of importation of labor.

Methinks you are forgetting the silent majority of people who ate happy with the work of their domestic helpers and the silent majorty of domestic helpers that are happy working for their employers.

[elle]

Everybody please check on the attached poll ! Vote ! Just today salary have been increased to HKD 4,010 starting with contracts from today. Nice - because the employer pays everything so the 4,010 strictly sticks into the pocket of the FDH - means very well above the poverty line. And I still have to get a "black face"from my helper when I "dare" to ask her to follow what I have told her - and not do it her "own way".........

For $€#¥ sake, this is an increase of HK$ 90.- per months, making the FDH's minimum salary HK$ 10.- (yes, ten!!) more than it was in 2001 (before the Asian Financial Crisis and SARS).
No offense, but I do think you are an utter twat

[Yeahbaby]

Methinks you are forgetting the silent majority of people who ate happy with the work of their domestic helpers and the silent majorty of domestic helpers that are happy working for their employers.

Well let's start with some good stories. Love to hear more of them.

Whether in the press, or just water cooler or forum type discussion, it's either the slave owner story or the lazy helper story. Someone is always unhappy.