Employer says he does not want his maid as she cannot cook Indian food, asks what to do as he paid $1800 in agency fees

SINGAPORE: An employer who hired a maid through an agency took to social media asking what to do as he did not find her cooking suitable.

In an anonymous online post, the man wrote that his 37-year-old maid had completed two contracts with two Chinese employers in four years. “She is a very sweet and pleasant lady, and has lots of initiatives in her work like cleaning the fridge and windows while the family is asleep. However, after a few days, we both agree that teaching and learning Indian cooking is difficult both ways. Even though, she is a good cook with Chinese dishes. She finds there are too many spices and powders in Indian cooking which she cannot understand. Due to my health condition, I’m also not able to strain myself teaching”, he wrote.

He explained that he had already paid $1800 in agency fees. He considered sending her back to the agency but felt that this could cause her more loans and not much choice in choosing another employer. The maid was also reluctant to go back to the agency.

“What should I be doing?” he asked.

Here’s what netizens who commented on the post said:

Earlier this month, another foreign domestic helper who was tired of the amount of work she was given daily took to social media asking for advice.

In an anonymous post to a support group for domestic helpers and employers alike, the maid outlined her daily tasks. She said: “My job is taking care of 2 dogs (Husky)I take them downstairs to pee and poop 3 times a day,cleaning 2 houses, cooking in 1 day 2 times(Dinner for 10 people), car wash”.

She added that she was very tired and could no longer stand her job. She added that she wanted to speak to her employers about a transfer, and if they did not allow her to transfer, she wanted to stay in Batam. “I have lost 5 kg after almost 4 months,Not only is the work very tiring but they also manage all personal problems,Please advise what should I do,I have experience in Singapore 3 years looking after babies”, the maid wrote.

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Maid says she has to cook for 10 people twice daily, clean 2 houses and walk dogs thrice a day