Domestic Help Snags

Many families rely on foreign domestic helpers and it is crucial to smooth out strains that may happen during their stay with you. Most of the maids often undergo culture and living habits change. Adapting to the culture of your family could pose a bit of hassle in the beginning attempting to sit down with her and ask her perspective on the situation and suggesting how she can adjust could solve the issue to a great extent. More often maids refuse to open up which might be because she is afraid to lose your authority and you may accuse her of disrespecting. In such cases telling her that you still acknowledge her respect will help to decrease the communication gap. Mishaps do happen even when your domestic helper has been very careful. A little reassurance to her when these accidents happen, explain the importance of being informed about what has happened to you so that suitable resolves could be enforced. Sometimes maids may get restless and over-work and perform poorly. At such instances a bit of help to reorganise her tasks and teaching her about managing her time better and avoid getting swamped with tasks introduce her to outdoor activities and inviting her to your weekend activities could also help her to relax and get back to normal