managing maid

dear friend
managing home without a maid is difficult especially for working woman. do try to cajole her and get her back because you say that shes honest. lure her by telling her to take leave on your holidays. thats what i do . i compromise by asking my maid to take half a day leave on saturdays or sundays.over here 4 holidays in a month are a must. that gets decided at the time of their joining.also 1-2 days un official is always there.
another option is to try for another maid. but no one will garantee you that they would not take any off with or without informing
surekha

 

No don't call her back . Try for some other maid .

Calling her back will make her think you are desperate . If she comes back and asks that is a different issue . Talk To the maid who works next door and have them come if possible when you are there .

 

I would say try talking to security guards of the complex ,hopefully you are staying in a flat .These security guards know a lot of information on maids like who is working,where ,who got fired,reasons etc.If staying independently then try talking to older ladies staying around,esply housewifes,they willl be able to spread the word.I pay my maid 1700 for sweeping swabbing,utensils and doing dusting (once a week).She is allowed 4 days leave per month,as per her wish.Either she takes it on sundays or whenever she requires it with prior notice.
Keep them happy however within reasonable limits ,they should know that they can be replaced easily if they take too many leaves.Tell and decide on all this before you hire the maid.

 

Paying 1200 for cleaning vessels and the kitchen top is pretty high as per me.I guess you can pay your maid around 2000 in total for all of these,max to max 2500.

 

I guess you are reasonable with 4 days if informed leaves . If they happen to take unannounced leave in an emergency or sickness it is ok but just like that bunking should not be tolerated . I never did this but heard the more effective is to tell Them
That you will cut some amount every time they take leave . It works .

if you call her back she may take you granted and may continue the behavior . Once they know you are too dependent thy will use it to thier advantage . This is human nature nothin wrong .


why can't you other maid take extra responsibility . Tell her that you will pay her for the work . Look alternatives for sometime have someone come in the evening if possible .

There are also maid agencies who can get you a maid at shirt notice . Try to see if you have in your area. Try an work wih the existing maid as long as possible and be in active search . Tell your neighbors .

 

My maid has a cell that I can call and check. But she hasn't taken any uninformed leaves. She does inform in advance. Yes security and neighbours are your best bet to get a new maid.