What Is It Like Being a Maid in Singapore? | Street Interview | Asian Boss YouTube Video Summary
Asian Boss interviews various domestic helpers in Singapore to discuss their perspectives on what it is like being a maid in Singapore, finding a job as a domestic helper through various avenues, common issues that they face in their role, and what is missed most about home.
Detailed Summary:
What Is It Like Being a Maid in Singapore? The Reasons Why!
Asian Boss conducts interviews on the street with domestic helpers who travel to Singapore to earn a living and provide for their families. The interviews cover how these domestic helpers found their jobs, the struggles they face, and the feelings of loneliness that come with working abroad.
Salaries in Singapore vs Home
Domestic helpers in Singapore often earn double or triple what they would at home. The increased earning power allows them to save more for the future of their families. In the Phillipines, the salaries often will not cover costs, even with a full time job.
Finding a Job!
Recruitment agencies help connect Singapore employers to domestic helpers from other countries. The process includes going through the agency, being interviewed by phone, and talking to the employer. It is also mandatory in Singapore that maids have diploma or are a secondary school graduate.
A Typical Day
A domestic helpers typical day includes waking up at 5 AM to have coffee, waking the kids, preparing breakfast and getting kids ready for school. The rest of the day involves cleaning. A working day is usually finished around 6:30 PM or 7 PM if there are no other obligations.
Respect
Even though domestic helpers are earning in Singapore to help look after families, there have been instances that employers or Singaporeans look down upon them, or make them feel isolated on their off days. It has been mentioned, however, that some employers are kind, understanding and treat the helper as one of their own family.