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Why hire Filipino and Indonesian maids in Malaysia?
Filipino Maids
Filipino maids are definitely one of the most popular options in the industry.
Since English is the most spoken language in the Philippines, it is normal to have Filipino maids who speak English well. If you have children at home, the professionally trained Filipino maids from AZ Reliance are perfect for your family as their English skills will help in daily communication with the children. Some Filipino maids are able to help younger children learn, which is a great advantage for parents.
Due to the warm nature of Filipino culture, Filipino maids are still the first choice and many employers choose Filipino maids to care for babies or children. Their friendly nature and warm demeanour also make it easy for them to take on the role of caregiver.
Thirdly, many Filipino maids are known to enjoy taking care of babies and children. Their ability to speak well with children also helps younger children accept them more quickly and easily.
Indonesian Maids
Indonesian maids remain one of the most popular recruitment options compared to Burmese and Indian maids for several reasons.
First, there are many older Malaysians who have some basic knowledge of the Malay language. Therefore, many Malaysian families choose to hire Indonesian maids to reassure, train and settle in their families as communication is easier from the start. In the beginning, there was a bit of a communication gap, which we were able to bridge better with some form of Malay.
Last but not least, Indonesian food culture is delicious, familiar and popular among Malaysians in terms of the cooking skills of Indonesian maids and the taste of their dishes. When we think of Indonesian food, spice combinations, delicious curries, hearty chicken rendang or even our local fried rice come to mind. The list is endless. These are dishes that local Malaysian employers can relate to and are familiar with. What a relief to come home and enjoy such a familiar dish!
Reasons Why Maids Leave
Here are some of the most common reasons why maids leave their jobs.
Not enough time
Lack of time is one of the main reasons why maids disappear. If they already have so many jobs, you might not be that important to them. They might agree to do your job for the money and soon leave when they realise it does not suit them.
She does not like your attitude
Well, that’s true. They are free to choose who they want to work for. If they do not like your attitude, they will leave. After all, nobody likes working for a terrible boss.
They may not agree to work in such a stressful and demanding environment. Have you ever annoyed your maid with mean remarks or micromanagement?
If so, that’s probably why she left your job. Imagine how difficult it is to experience traumatic situations every day. If you want to keep your maid, avoid overwork and inappropriate behaviour.
Personal or family problems
The maid may have personal or family problems. Sometimes family worries and circumstances force the maid to leave. Talking to the family and clarifying whether she has suffered emotional trauma can help her to build trust with you.
She is unhappy with the salary
Even if she agreed to a fixed rate when she was hired, she may be looking for incentives or perks. The lack of these perks or bonuses could put her off and cause her to leave her job.
How can you manage your maid?
Now that you know what could make a maid quit her job, let us talk about how you can manage a maid. Here are some helpful tips for you.
Tips to have a good relationship with your Maid?
Respect, empathy, and consideration for your Maids will ensure a strong bond of trust and loyalty to you.
Treat Your Maid With Respect
Tell your family or child about her background - where she's from, her work history, etc.
Job Scope
Housemaids need to understand the scope of the work. Adapting their approach and schedule to your lifestyle can be very helpful. It's about knowing what you're getting into and what to expect. You can give her a simple work plan. Let her know your priorities. Tell her your expectations. Don't assume that she knows your expectations. If she can understand your family's expectations, she can work better. This will surely impress you more than you can imagine.
Communicate
Communicate clearly and concisely with your maid, as this is the key to professionalism. Give clear and concise instructions, communicate with her appropriately and assign her tasks in advance. Communicate with your maids and ask their family members for some basic details to help them when needed.
Build a Trust
Whether you have a part-time or a full-time maid, build a foundation of trust between you and the maid. Never trust her blindly, but treat her kindly and let her know that you trust her as much as the rest of the family; this way she will be happy and content.
Time, Effort & Patient
Getting used to new things takes time and effort. The same thing happens when you manage an assistant. You need to be more patient with her. Maids may need more time to get used to the new environment and the new employer. Once she gets used to it, everything goes much faster.
Appreciate & Be Polite
Appreciation for a job well done or for the initiative of the housemaid is an encouragement. Appreciation can be expressed through words, gestures, rewards or gifts. Simply giving a maid a day off as a token of appreciation for her hard work was a great morale booster.
When thanking or apologising, it is important to use words like “please” when addressing the maid. You should also teach this habit to your children so that they are not rude or unkind to the maids. It sends the message that maids are treated the same as the rest of the family.