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Ethiopean, Philipino or Malaysian maids?

bstmomeva01's picture

I often get told by friends and other what nationality is better to hire for a maid. I myself think its not nationality but the individual person itself. Now that I am thinking of sponsering a maid, I just wanted to know of experiences that you had with your maids???

labda06's picture

labda06 said They are all known to be ...

They are all known to be beautiful. Kiss your husband good bye.

-------------------sshwalleleh sshwalleloh-------------

 

ashok121259's picture

ashok121259 said actually your husband thinks ...

actually your husband thinks that this maid is beutiful than that.
becareful may be your husbund second wife...

 

bstmomeva01's picture

bstmomeva01 said beautiful or not beautiful, ...

beautiful or not beautiful, I trust my husband :) and besides I am not questioning their beauty, rather thier honesty.

 

jacki's picture

jacki said ethiopian are known to run ...

ethiopian are known to run away whenever they get a chance and then work by hour on there own,filipina just becareful of there sexual relationship even on the top of the building, they have good hygiene on themselves but not necessarily clean the house well,please no one get offended,i am talking based on my experience and my friends,but all people have good and bad persons,indians are very loyal and can stay with you for decades even but thay need to be told to shower sometime.my advise is to get from a reputable agency and be sure that if on the trial period the helper was found not to be efficient that you could return her,because many agencies tells you that you have a trial period for 3 months but thaty try as much as they can not to fulfill this ,please do not take any helper from the agency named nabi3 al khalij they fooled me and my friend in a very bad way,take from a good agency

 

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Amoud said I agree with Jacki on the ...

I agree with Jacki on the agency issue, but as you said sometimes nationailty has nothing to do with it.

I have a filipina, 46 years old. Albiet she is a bit crazy sometimes (she laughs hysterically in awkward situations) she is pretty good and very hygenic. Also it depends on what you are looking for... a maid... cook... nanny. An agency will help you out with this as all their stats are listed on their CV's along with pictures.

Best maid I ever had was Sri Lankan, she was a great worker and excellent with the kids and a great friend. I miss her terribly even though she has been gone for 4 years.

 

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nomad_08 said nationality doesnt matter, ...

nationality doesnt matter, it all depends on your luck...and on how you treat them.

 

Dann's picture

Dann said Malaysian maid? ...

I have no idea that you can get a Malaysian maid, as I know Indonesian maids are available.


 

Supernurse's picture

Supernurse said sri lankan....definately, ...

sri lankan....definately, ours is absolutely priceless...she's a little gem!!

 

spicemom's picture

spicemom said i beg to differ there are no ...

i beg to differ there are no Malaysian maids but Indonesian yes.......

life is stressful as it is, dont make it worse will ya...........

 

nomad_08's picture

nomad_08 said spice there are malaysian ...

spice there are malaysian maids...in malaysia.

 

Dann's picture

Dann said No I dont Think so Nomad ...

Nope nomad, No malaysian maid available even in Malaysia. Malaysian have to hire other nationality especialy from Indonesia and Philipinnes to get a maid.

 

nomad_08's picture

nomad_08 said maybe there are Dann only ...

maybe there are Dann only paid higher than either Indonesians or filipinos

 

MagicDragon's picture

MagicDragon said I have a German maid. ...

I have a German maid.

 

nomad_08's picture

nomad_08 said many housemaids are more ...

many housemaids are more educated than their employers

 

deedee's picture

deedee said Maids ...

In 5 years I have had 2 maids. Both Filipino. Both hard workers. One stole from me, one is very honest. My neighbors have had Sri Lankan and Ethiopian maids. Also some bad and some wonderful. Nationality does not matter. There are good and bad people from every place and every country. Each individual is different.

 

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Mandilulur said MD, why do I have the ...

MD, why do I have the sneaking suspicion that you are speaking of your spouse?
Mandi

 

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clearbluesky said Mandi I was just gonna ask Gragon of that :P ...

Its not ur 'housewife' u r talking of...is it MD? :P

 

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lastvampire said hi ...

GEMINEW
its up to u what u like and which nationlity do u like ...

 

MagicDragon's picture

MagicDragon said Mandi, probably because you ...

Mandi, probably because you have an IQ of 160.

 

MagicDragon's picture

MagicDragon said OMG, did I say something ...

OMG, did I say something wrong??

 

marhabtain's picture

marhabtain said Arrogance is having a MAID! ...

Come on all you common people who think they have 'made it 'so emply a maid on a slaves salary! Tell your old bag to get out of bed, clean, cook and look after your obnoxious bratts! Yippeeeee thats off my chest.....GIN time!

 

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MagicDragon said I do not agree often with ...

I do not agree often with you, marhabtain. But in this case I am fully with you. Having a maid is some sort of ancient colonial arrogant life style. And I am absolutely against this kind of "modern slavery".

 

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marhabtain said Well said Magic Dragon! ...

I get so bloody angry at the Bimbo brigade in Doha who 'simply must have 'a maid. As for the colonial 'bit 'its even the dumb bollywood lot who participate! Ban it as far as i am concerned and get the lazy slags working! Do they even know how to spell it! Nooooooooooooooooooooo

 

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MagicDragon said Time for another Jack ...

Time for another Jack Daniel's.

 

marhabtain's picture

marhabtain said Maids in Uniform ...

Now that really is ARROGANCE! French maids outfits apart just who are these people who think they are so important the Maid has to dress in a uniform! I saw 2 girls yesterday in a very smart Buchenwald stripe! Their owners sure got that right! Blow a glass - gimme a straw!

 

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MagicDragon said Most people will not know ...

Most people will not know that you refer to a NAZI camp, marhab.

 

tinkerbelle's picture

tinkerbelle said hey bstmom ...

we are looking for a maid so if you find any substantial info, let me know.

 

marhabtain's picture

marhabtain said Maids again ...

Very little response from anyone tonite about a very serious human subject - apart from Dragon. Have i hit a nerve - I bloody well hope so!

 

Supernurse's picture

Supernurse said my husband had a British ...

my husband had a British housemaid till she resigned.....

 

marhabtain's picture

marhabtain said Supernurse ...

Loooooool Why did she resign? Do tell! Yipppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

 

MagicDragon's picture

MagicDragon said I said what I think about ...

I said what I think about it. I can express only my disgust about this system when I see how some (not all) people mis-treat, ab-use, and neglect those poor maids.

 

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tinkerbelle said MD and Marhab ...

i agree with the treating others like a slave bit. just not nice.....but hey, not all of us are lazy. i wanna sit and have a drink too so then hey (lightbulb) i can get a fulltime maid here. i want a consistent sitter for my kids also. oh there are many reasons beyond what you guys may think. :P heeheeheee but i am only one mom out of many. we all have our own reasons.

 

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MagicDragon said tinkerbelle, why don't you ...

tinkerbelle, why don't you "educate" your husband properly?

 

marhabtain's picture

marhabtain said Tinkerbelle ...

Why not jump out of your window with Peter Pan as all u r doing is being a lazy slapper who would never get a maid in your own country. Put that Martini down and give it to the Maid Bimbo!

 

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tinkerbelle said hmmmm MD ...

any suggestions? :) i would love it if he could serenade me while i relax a bit....guitar anyone???

 

MagicDragon's picture

MagicDragon said Did I marry him or did you? ...

Did I marry him or did you? Did I know him or you? That really would be your own challenge, my Lady. But I tell you, guys can learn if the rewards is attractive.

 

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tinkerbelle said Marhab ...

first of all, not a bimbo. i am really a nice person. btw, i did have a maid in the states from brazil. she was like family to us. it was difficult to part and she would no doubt tell you the same. i don't fancy talking down to others so i don't~lazy? jump out a window? oooh that's not such a smart plan,eh? you are strange to generalize this way.

 

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clearbluesky said MD its easier to get a maid which requires less of a reward ...

than training a man and better job done :P U know how dumbs men can be :))
Also don't forget that it helps a woman in need of a job, as long as u do it just and fair, no harm having one.
I'm sure ur 'german maid' is not on QL...then u'll knw wat the reward would be lolzz

 

MagicDragon's picture

MagicDragon said "it's easier", means your ...

"it's easier", means your "lazier", cbs

 

tinkerbelle's picture

tinkerbelle said hey MD and Marhab ...

first of all Magic, i was just kidding around. i married him and he doesn't need any training. he is absolutely fabulous.

and Marhab, i am not into judging others. i know my own soul. everyone has their own intentions.

goodnight guys.... :)

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said I love having a maid...and ...

I love having a maid...and YES, I am lazy...and YES, I can afford being lazy..life is beautiful! :)

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

clearbluesky's picture

clearbluesky said oh MD nooo ...

easier to train a female to do things right than a man... its like, never mind. Its easier to explain it to a woman anyways lolz

 

MagicDragon's picture

MagicDragon said tinkerbelle, I am absolutely ...

tinkerbelle, I am absolutely fabulous. My wife doesn't need a maid!

 

MagicDragon's picture

MagicDragon said yeah, cbs, and because it's ...

yeah, cbs, and because it's easier and you go the easier way you are lazier.

 

MagicDragon's picture

MagicDragon said I think only labda and his ...

I think only labda and his first post on this thread tell the real truth. My wife wanted a maid. So I said, I'm gonna chose her. Then my wife said, then I don't want a maid.

 

clearbluesky's picture

clearbluesky said hmm let me see whether I get to train my man ...

n become less lazier :)

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said But clear...why? If you have ...

But clear...why? If you have a maid you and hub can be lazy together! Much, much better!

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

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BensoneRafiq said Malaysia not providing maid ...

As far as I am concern Malaysia has not provided Maids in Middle East and even in their home country. They in fact import their maids from several countries around Asia Pacific Region.

I guess you better get an Arab - Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt ,etc which can also cook Arab dishes and speak your language. At least you do not have to get your head spin in communicating with them.

FYI, I have one Indonesian maid in my home. She is beautiful, diligent, tiday and neat and very responsible but in general they do not like to work for any non-asian house.


 

Supernurse's picture

Supernurse said A Lebanese maid??!!No way! ...

A Lebanese maid??!!No way! they'd be taking more days than working to get plastic surgery!
The British maid resigned because it was too much like hard work lol....

 

bstmomeva01's picture

bstmomeva01 said i thought one of my friend ...

i thought one of my friend said her maid was malaysian, maybe i misheared it....
In my case i need a maid because i work full time, but than again, even if i didn't i would hire one regardless, if my lazyness can earn someone some money, than why not!!!! and when we talk about getting a maid we mean a "maid" not a "slave" but sadly i know that deos exist.

 

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Supernurse said BensoneRafiq...nothing like ...

BensoneRafiq...nothing like a beautiful maid eh?.....

 

clearbluesky's picture

clearbluesky said ALexa true :P ...

realistically speaking, its not abt being too lazy. its difficult to manage house chores when the job gets busier. This time of the year is ok with less work, more time. Otherwise, need a helping hand in the house.

 

clearbluesky's picture

clearbluesky said I look at them as a helping hand...a very helping hand ...

benefits both ways.

 

Supernurse's picture

Supernurse said I have a fabulous maid ...

I have a fabulous maid although i hate the term maid so i call her 'my little treasure'.....awwww sweet....

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said I don't get it ...why are ...

I don't get it ...why are some people ashamed of saying they want a maid even if they, themselves, don't work?
If you can afford it, why not? Sure in my home country i can't have that kind of lifestyle...but hey, i don't live there anymore, right? Here I can have it and will make use of that ...gives me time for my hobbies, spending quality time with kids and husband.....PERFECT!

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

marhabtain's picture

marhabtain said Vomit ...

awwwwwwwwwwwww sweet! Gimme a triple! Hic! So many lazt bimbos on QL! YUK!

 

Supernurse's picture

Supernurse said when in Rome and all ...

when in Rome and all that!........Never did enjoy ironing.....

 

Supernurse's picture

Supernurse said marhabtain....still a ...

marhabtain....still a weirdo.....

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said Livin' la vida loca, ...

Livin' la vida loca, marhabtain...and enjoying it! YAY!

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

marhabtain's picture

marhabtain said Alexa and supernurse ...

Alexa - u come from Africa! Surely your countrys history would have instilled an anti slavery state of mind! U may we living La vida roca air head but your maid surely is not! One day she will go back to her village. I hope u do to.

Supernurse - read the books about William Wilberforce if u can actually read. He abolishes slavery in the UK. I suspect u may be from the North of England - common as muck but u delight in saying 'Bye heck my hubby and i have a slave in our house int Middle east '

PATHETIC !!!!

 

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Supernurse said Marhabtain....did he invent ...

Marhabtain....did he invent the Beaufort Scale? actually, Darling, no I'm from the south of england and privately educated I'll have you know young chap...i may be many fings but common aint one of 'em......burp...

 

marhabtain's picture

marhabtain said Ladies dont Burp ...

Definitely not from cheltenham Ladies college were you as for sure yoi is COMMON babe! Zippydoo! Por anuvva!

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said Marhabtain...but, but , ...

Marhabtain...but, but , but...i pay her a salary....and she likes to be in my house......and she likes to work for me.....and she likes my child...she also likes all the things i buy for her.....BUT I will tell her this is all wrong, and she has to go back to her village and live with her family...who will, due to the lack of her income, go back to poverty..oh, and in case that upsets her, i will refer her to you!

BTW...i am not REALLY from Africa....:0

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

Supernurse's picture

Supernurse said feck orf ...

feck orf marhabtain....lol...mines a bacardi breezer wi' abit o' lime in it to make it posh like....

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said Better get the Cristal out ...

Better get the Cristal out of the fridge....

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

Supernurse's picture

Supernurse said Alexa......nice one lol ...

Alexa......nice one lol

 

marhabtain's picture

marhabtain said OMG!!!!! St Trinians? ...

Bacardi Breezers are what slags in Thongs with fat bottoms drink - fit the bill? Coooooooor! YippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeI Gin coming up! Hic / Burp, Fart/ Belch - ee u must feel at home here babes

 

marhabtain's picture

marhabtain said Alexa ...

Tell ur husband bongo to get anuvva wife..........cheaper than a maid right?

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said Thanks super...goes well ...

Thanks super...goes well with my diamonds, you see....

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said Marhabtain...noooo, he ...

Marhabtain...noooo, he looooves spending on me and showing me off......

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

Supernurse's picture

Supernurse said Actually the first St ...

Actually the first St trinians was filmed at my school....now that must prove how 'common' I am.....

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said Common...urrghhh...... You ...

Common...urrghhh......

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

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marhabtain said Christal DÁrques u mean? ...

Thats really cheap French crap so ur diamonds must surey be Zircona? What a shame babe! Yipppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
PS I bet he likes showing u off - most Sahara women have monstrous bums and huge plumpies!

 

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Supernurse said weirdo ;) ...

weirdo ;)

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said Marhabtain!!!!!!!!!!! Zir ...

Marhabtain!!!!!!!!!!! Zir errrm WHAT??????? You must be out of your mind! NEVER!!!!! Blood diamonds, nothing but the best for moi!!!
Cristal WHAT puuuuuke1 NEVER!
AND, did i not just tell you I am not REALLY from THERE??? BOY, get your facts straight!

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

marhabtain's picture

marhabtain said Alexas Profile ...

Check it out Luvvies - Origin - Western Sahara! U is a liar eh? Dat sure is shamefull!

 

Supernurse's picture

Supernurse said mmmmm, never trust a ...

mmmmm, never trust a profile! mine says I'm an idiot! surely not....no....can't be....never....not me!

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said Only the special ones, the ...

Only the special ones, the initiated ones know....you don't seem to be one of them.......

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

marhabtain's picture

marhabtain said An initiation into QLSG ...

That must be as interesting as watching paint dry. Its a group run by a Pratt for the uneducated and rather imbecilic..................Indian one thinks Loooooool Goodnite airheads - got to put the kids to bed. The wife has gone to the chip shop and the Maid dropped dead of boredom...................Yippeeeeeeeeeee

 

Supernurse's picture

Supernurse said weirdo ...

No Shit Sherlock!

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said super, marhabtain must ...

super, marhabtain must work(ughhhh) now, come, let us have some more Cristal and compare our diamonds.....btw...I got a super pair of Louboutin's yestrday...to die for! The maid is walking them in at the moment, as her feet are so much bigger than mine, they should be quite comfy once she is done...only thing is, it takes her forever to mop the floors in those...

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

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Supernurse said Alexa, you must be so lucky ...

Alexa, you must be so lucky that yours has bigger feet...what a bonus!It must be a great comfort to know that only the best heels have dirtied the floor! mine, on the other hand has been sent out to get my monthly selection of La Prairie goods, I even had to darken her skin to my exact tone so I'd know the colour was just right for me......still waiting for the driver to come back with my goods....oooohh and the maid.....

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said Naa, super...my stuff is ...

Naa, super...my stuff is tailor made for my skin...hub flies it in for me from a valley in the Amazon where there is a secret lab ,every month.....only the best, you see....

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

Supernurse's picture

Supernurse said Wow!!Alexa!every month!! ...

Wow!!Alexa!every month!! Sometimes I think its not worth putting creams on every morning and night...not when for the sake of a coupls of hours sleep and a few bruises later I can have a new face!!surgery is the way forward!......i'm having false toes put on next to squeeze into my Jimmy Choos.....

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said Super, been there done ...

Super, been there done that.....having your head put backwards is the "new black" .....

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

tess_916's picture

tess_916 said Many Things SHould be Considered ...

When Looking for a maid you need to consider a lot of things irregardless of what country she comes from. First is the language barrier. It would be difficult if your maid does not understand even the simplest of instructions. Filipino maids can speak and understand English, as it is their second language. Second if you have kids it is important that you look for a maid that obviously has a natural rapport with children. Then there is the hygiene part. Filipinos are known all over the world to be really hygienic. There is also the character of the person. I have a maid back home that has been with us for more than ten years. I trust her with money, with anything valuable in the house, and most importantly, I trust her that even without my presence she considers my kid like her own. So, you need to seek a maid through an agency or from someone you know and you should specify all the requirements that you need and expect from a housemate.

Also, if you treat a housemaid well, she will also return to you the favor in three-folds.

 

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timtan said Supernurse is right in this one ...

Supernurse said sri lankan....definitely, ...
Sri Lankan....definitely, ours is absolutely priceless...she's a little gem!! I am 100% with Supernurse on this one.. I had a Sri Lankan in Oman and she as the best, Filipino was too lazy and want time off with boy friend too much (Could never trust her in the house alone, When I was in Malaysia living I had a Indian lady for 2 years,, she was great with the kids,, never a worry...

You never know if you never go :o)


 

Mandilulur's picture

Mandilulur said Alexa, Supernurse, I LOVE ...

Alexa, Supernurse, I LOVE you ladies. Alone you are small rays of sunshine. Together you are as dazzling as your diamonds and as sharp as your Jimmy Choos. Encore, please (applause)!
Mandi

 

Alexa's picture

Alexa said Merci....we aim to ...

Merci....we aim to entertain...csi.

You mess with the cat, you get the claws....

 

jacki's picture

jacki said supernurse ,lebanese are ...

supernurse ,lebanese are really known for there natural beauty among middle eastern girls ,not because of plastic surgery only i went to beirut in a vacation for a month it was very hard to see an ugly women there ,i have to admit.so believe me if there were lebanese maids we should be worried about our husbands;-)

 

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