At Get My Maids, our goal is to ensure a smooth and long-lasting working relationship between clients and house helps. Based on our experience, most house helps leave their jobs due to certain avoidable issues. Please take a few minutes to review the common reasons and suggested best practices to maintain a positive experience for both sides.
1. Living Conditions
Reason: Poor sleeping arrangements or lack of basic amenities (no mattress, blanket, pillow, etc.).
Recommendation: Always provide a proper mattress, clean bedsheet, blanket, and pillow. The house help should not be asked to sleep in the hall or kitchen.
2. Excessive Workload
Reason: Being made to work for more than 13–14 hours a day or given too many tasks.
Recommendation: Set clear job duties. Keep working hours reasonable and allow 2 hours of rest during the day.
3. Rest and Meal Breaks
Reason: No proper time to rest or eat.
Recommendation: Allow sufficient time for meals and rest during the day.
4. Respect and Communication
Reason: Rude tone, shouting, or disrespectful behavior from family members.
Recommendation: Speak kindly and respectfully. Positive communication creates loyalty and longer service.
5. Payment and Trust
Reason: Delay in salary or unfair deductions.
Recommendation: Pay the salary on time and discuss any issues politely through the Services provider if needed.
6. Job Clarity
Reason: The actual work differs from what was discussed initially.
Recommendation: Be clear about duties before hiring. Avoid adding new tasks without discussion.
7. Privacy and Comfort
Reason: No private space or personal freedom.
Recommendation: Allow them a small, private corner or bed space. Respect their privacy and personal boundaries.
8. Health and Family Reasons
Reason: Illness or family emergencies in their hometown.
Recommendation: Be understanding if they request short leave in genuine situations.
9. Work Environment
Reason: Frequent arguments or feeling unsafe.
Recommendation: Keep a peaceful, safe, and respectful home atmosphere.
Conclusion
A happy and respected house help works better, stays longer, and provides quality service. By maintaining these simple guidelines, clients can enjoy stable, long-term domestic help without interruptions.
– Get My Maids
Committed to reliable and respectful domestic staffing.