When Foni told me that she is unable to cope with the housework, I immediately contacted the agent and told them that I would need to change Foni. I got Foni to write what are the work that she is facing problems with and she listed sweeping the house, mopping the floor, washing clothes and ironing clothes! I felt that these are really the very basic housework and if she is unable to do these, why would I want to keep her. I told the agent that I was not looking to bring in a daughter.
The agent hardly provided much choice for me to choose from in any case. I thenselected a Filipino maid to replace Foni on or around Foni's second week. Right up to now, Foni is still in my home!
The agent had told me that they would be able to get my Filipino maid to me in 2 weeks' time as they felt confident they would be able to get the maid without having to go through the Philippines' Government requirement.
Anyway, back to Foni - despite the phone interview I had with Foni that she was able to cook, she has never once cooked any meals. So far, either my sister or myself have been doing the cooking or we would be buying packed meals or have our meals at the restaurants, with her included. Rather disappointing that this is happening again.
In fact before I confirm Foni, I had wanted an older maid. The age criteria I was after was no younger than 28. I felt that if the maids were to lie on their age, they would like by a few years but not likely to be 10 years difference. Agent said they didnt have any Indonesian maids who are single and 28 years old. Those who are 28 years old are usually married or divorced with one or 2 kids in tow.
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