Actually I referred a few of my friends to you so I hope
that something works out. I have dealt with several agencies in
the past few years and I don't mind telling you that I felt
extremely comfortable dealing with you and Doris and that your
operation is extremely professional.
Susan H
Thanks a lot Susan. We'll
feel terrible if your friends are not as pleased as you have
been with us.
Source: email
Nicola will not hesitate to recommend us . . .
October 7, 2004
Dear Eve,
Firstly thank you very much for putting forward candidates
for a domestic helper with our household. I have decided to
offer the position to someone else, so would appreciate it if
you could inform the people I interviewed of this.
I was seriously considering Haydee and Elena along with the
person I am offering the position to, and having to choose
between them I went with the one that I had a personal
recommendation for from someone I knew (which I'm sure you
understand).
Should things not work out with the person I am offering the
position to (either in the short or longer term), I will be back
in touch. Also, I will not hesitate in recommending your agency
to others.
I've tried getting my own maid scouring the notice boards,
getting recommendations from maid and everything. Twice fell
flat on face. The first I got at supermarket, called employer
who gave glowing reference. But the employer lied just to get
rid of maid. Yes she can cook, but she was rude as hell - which
is why her employer wanted her out. She had to give her a
glowing reference otherwise the maid could not find a job. I
felt cheated. So now I realise people give glowing ref for their
own selfish reason.
I could [not?] do unto others so I gave her two weeks,
but no reference. Got rid of her without having to lie.
Next time tried asking a girl who recommended her cousin.
Well, again I was took. So I just clicked on the agency that
advertised on this web site (intermares) and found many useful
hints so that when I interviewed the maids, I at least was not
so easy to fool. Finally I decided to go with intermares and I
am happy. I was money well spent.
Oh dear Leanne, we've had that happen to us twice. But don't
despair. There are plenty of great maids out there. Next time,
consider hiring someone who has not worked for expatriate family
before. Give Doris a call at InterMares and take a good look at
their website. It offers a lot of advice on how to manage your
relationship with the girl ... not only your responsibilities
but hers also.
Your kids will like whoever you like so don't worry!
Susie Homemaker
Member
Posts: 49
From: Singapore
Registered: OCT 2000
We've used several but have had the most success (in terms of
professional service, experienced maids, fast with the paperwork
etc) with InterMares in Lucky Plaza (tel 732 9112). Have also
used Prestige and Expat with varying degrees of success. Main
thing is to sort out in your mind what kind of helper you want
and to be specific in the interview process to make sure you get
someone compatible. Generally fees run $600-900 with or without
guarantee.
Thanks a lot Susie Homemaker. Took me five years to learn that
Susie Homemaker posted the above.
I am writing to thank Doris and Eve for their great help
when I was looking for a FDW recently. I would like to add
that your agency has a good selection of maids with
attributes and experiences that are rather impressive. One
would most likely associate this with the effective
pre-selection tools you would have put in place prior to
publishing these FDWs on your web site. This is highly
appreciated.
Of course, apart from a great system, you have a great
people too. Both Doris and Eve demonstrated ability to know
my needs and preference as a discerning customer. Apart
from the task of sourcing and recommending FDWs, I would
like to appreciate them for their concern and sincerity. It
is a shame that I did not finally engage a FDW from your
agency due to unforseen circumstances. However, I would
like to put on record their diligence, kindness, and genuine
concern. They have been more than agents!
Please convey my appreciation to Doris and Eve.
It's a bonus to have an agency like yours around.
Regards ..stephanie..
Thank you, Stephanie. We all appreciate your taking time to write.
Live-in Caregiver for
Canada