Fire Or Give Chance? SG Domestic Helper Debate Sparks Mixed Reactions
8 DAYS·2026-03-30 01:00
While hiring a domestic helper can ease the burden of daily chores, sometimes the help doesn’t quite meet expectations. What does one do when caught in that situation?
A Redditor recently shared his woes, seeking advice about his domestic helper, whom he described as "lazy and unable to cope with work".
"Hired the maid for seven months now. First three months was okay, but the following months she got [increasingly] worse/lazy," he revealed, going on to list several incidents where she didn’t meet his standards.
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Blund 31/03/2026
哈哈 Fire her since she’s on her phone most of the time
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Blund reply Blund 31/03/2026
啊 You want someone to help in the house not an extra mouth to feed but doing nothing
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SunMoonStar12345 30/03/2026
All maids are good and hardworking initially. Don't be too happy yet. After working for 3 months, their behaviour and attitude start to change after comparing notes with their friends when they meet on their off days. That's the reason why I choose to look after my sick wife myself instead of getting a helper. Not because I cannot afford it. I have been taking care of my wife for 6 years and counting. Never provoke a maid because they can do anything to your meals or commit suicide in your home.
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Sam Tan7653 30/03/2026
FIRE STRAIGHT AWAY. You don't owe them a living. Many will "show their wings" after several mths & off-day "learning" from their peer.
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insect 30/03/2026
Short pain rather long pain. Just send her back n get a new helper.
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Teobehpio 31/03/2026
Noted on this update and good morning and has a nice day and good breakfast and remember to return tray when you finish your food at HDB coffee shop and thank for your information and hope the authorities will look into it where go wrong
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