I am so bushed. What a day it has been. On top of the usual household chores, EJ has been extra spirited too. Running around and flinging toys everywhere. Today I really wished we had a helper.
Unlike in Manila, a househelper/maid costs a fortune here in Malaysia. Okay, that was exaggerated. But me being cost-efficient (in other words, cheap! hehe), I think it's just beyond our budget.
So how much the maids are paid here in KL? If you want an Indonesian maid, be prepared to shell out RM800 monthly (around Php10,000 or $260). But if you'd like your own kababayan (fellow Filipino), then expect to pay RM1,400 monthly (around Php17,000 or $450). We just cannot afford one.
But wait, there's more. Before you get your maid from the agency (the only way to get a stay-in maid), you have to pay the processing fee, visa, plane ticket (return) and a one month advance salary. All of these roughly amount to RM4,000-5000. It's just too expensive for me. I thought there's not much the maid will do for us anyway. Our dirty clothes are brought to the laundry service. The only heavy work the maid will be doing is the ironing. So I said, just give the money to me and I'll be the maid of this house. Hahaha!
But on a day like this, I wish for another helping hand. My back aches from picking up EJ's toys several times a day. I have stiff neck from ironing clothes everyday. Not to mention, my patience is wearing thin from looking after a hyper active toddler.
I need a break. Good thing we're flying to Manila tomorrow!!!
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3 comments:
I have symphaties to employers who need a maid but cannot afford.
In Europe, day, mas mabubuang ka if ikaw ang amo.
2500€ a month, 8 hours work, bayaran mo pa (as amo) ang lahat ng benefits ni employee(insurance, hospital, holidays,and retirements.
Kaya, ang daming tnt dito, lol
Mga professionals sa Pinas!
Ate Amy - I think yung sweldo ng mga maids reflect the socio economic background ng place. Like dito, mas mahal compared sa Manila and of course super mahal naman dyan.
Kung dyan kami, apply na rin cguro ako. Hehehe. Bah, andami ko nang alam na housework ha? :D
Mas expensive talaga pag Pinay ang maid. Same here in SG. Although, aside from the monthly salary that you'll be giving her, you'll pay for her tax as well, which is S$350 or S$385. Kaya akin nalang ang pera, noh. Hahaha.
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