Angela Marie Ulam Cruz Lastimosa

This is Angela, my new maid.  Angela Marie finally came to my home on Saturday, 30 January 2011. Luckily I decided that I didnt want to switch to another Indonesian or I will have to continue changing my helpers! I was almost going to opt for a transfer maid which my agent had recommended as I really need to get Foni out of my home.  Marie, as we call her, is turning 24 this May.

So far since she has come to my home on 30 January 2011, she has performed reasonably well.  Like all the maids I had and from what I hear from others, for some reasons, these maids do not ask when they are unsure.  I think it is an ego issue perhaps.  To ask might equate to being silly or something!!

I've highlighted to her many times that it is very important to ask if unsure, same as in any job.  If you are unsure, you must ask your employer in order not to waste time doing the wrong thing.  I also told her that when I am at work, I also ask my boss when I am unsure.

I am generally quite happy that my sister, my son's main caregiver, is also quite happy with her so no real complaints.  So far she has done simple cooking on her own as I decided that I would be using premix sauces where she would not have to meddle too much by starting from scratch!