Hiring a domestic maid

Lolaz · 2013-06-11T17:23:04+02:00

Hi everyone! I will be relocating to Jakarta in a few months time with my family. As we will need to get a domestic maid like everyone else living there, I need tips or advise on getting a good domestic maid. Would also appreciate any particular things to look out for when the maid starts working. We have hired a few Indonesian maids in Singapore and had terrible experiences. Everyone of them steal - from small items like toiletries, children toys to mobile phones and money! They also have hygiene issues especially when it comes to cooking. I have a maid that used to put the cooked fish back onto the plate that was used to put the raw fish with blood! And when I told her off, she gave a sulky face for days... :( Our bad experiences are making me worried. It will be crazy if I need to manage the maid issues while settling in a new environment with 2 young toddlers. Please share!

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Ahma887 Member

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Ahma887Member24 August 2016 15:19:26

#81

How to contact?

Efthio Cahyo Wi Indriyati Member

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Efthio Cahyo Wi IndriyatiMember24 August 2016 17:36:29

#82

My phone ***

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happyhour ViP

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happyhourViP24 August 2016 17:47:54

#83

1588

You are Malaysian, intend to move to France but looking for an Indonesian maid?

Are you located in Indonesia now and serious looking for a maid or just trying your luck and get personal contacts?

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FredIndonesia Expert24 August 2016 19:55:24

#84

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henkrubus wrote:
mm 4.5 juta huh, well I am paying 600k for every day part time, half day, )

18 million/month for a maid.
She must be amazing.

In the real word, a non English speaking maid (probably not great) starts at 1.2/month, the pay rising with ability, dedication and English language.

lukereg ViP

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lukeregViP26 August 2016 03:57:49

#85

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I know of no maid or house keeper getting that money nor anyone willing to pay that kind of money. Rather the richer people are the less they pay.

Thats utter rubbish.

My housekeeper is currently paid 1.2 million a month with a daily food allowance. After 3 months we will increase her salary. Her rate is around 400K higher than the rest of the neighbourhood because I want someone who will stay and keep my son happy healthy and safe and the house in good condition.

18 million. What nonsense.

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happyhourViP26 August 2016 15:00:03

#86

1588

1.2 mio/month I am also paying for my maid. Live out, 3 x week from 10:00 to 17:00

Anything beyond is totally ridiculous except she is living in your premises and working 6 days/week.

indahsingh Member

Member since 30 August 2016

indahsinghMember31 August 2016 07:32:01

#87

Hi Lolaz, my name is Indah, I'm looking for housemaid job, I have experience working with expat in Jakarta and Dubai, not all Indonesian maid is bad, it's not depending a country, it's personal attitude, some Sri Lankan, Indian, Pilipinas housemaid also bad, not only Indonesianean,
Anyway when you reach Indonesia and you needed a domestic worker would you contact me at **. please. Regarding Indah

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nikhild86Member02 September 2016 12:00:52

#88

I am looking for a maid from a long time someone who is trust worthy
Can be contacted anytime after 4 pm ***
Location of work is Ancol Jakarta barat

Important notice . We have pets

Fluency in English is not required we are fluent with the language

Immediate requirement.

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kenjee ViP

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kenjeeViP02 September 2016 12:26:58

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Hello all

Whether you are looking for or proposing housemaid jobs, please refer to the appropriate section of the site :

> Personal and household services job offers in Jakarta

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Kenjee
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SugiartiMember21 February 2018 11:39:58

#90

Thats is such a lovely post annie thankyou.😊

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Doni hendriMember05 March 2018 12:13:41

#91

What about driver who have experience driving expat family and konow jakarta area...can speak english..contact me if looking for a driver...

Best regards,

Doni hendri

Doni hendri Member

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Doni hendriMember05 March 2018 12:15:24

#92

If you need experience driver aldo..please contact me...

Thanks

Doni henri

Ayuwonge Member

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AyuwongeMember06 March 2018 13:08:15

#93

Dear lollaz
Sorry to.hear your bad experiences with indonesian maid before, i believe not all maid having bad attitude and please dont generalized.
In this site you may receive sharing from other expat from their experiences which I believe not all bad.
Last time I saw an advertisement from couple that recommend and looking new job for their awesome maid.
I also have some expatriates Colleagues from Sweden,Bangladesh, India, denmark and hk that very satisfy with their indonesian maid services.
You just need to be more careful during selection and interview.
If anything that I can do to help , you may contact me through this site.
Hopefully you and family will have wonderful time during your stay here.

A warm welcome from me
Regards,
Eka

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SukiniMember27 May 2018 14:53:51

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