Maids with different backgrounds will have different salaries. The income they ask for often depends on a number of factors.
It is important to note these 3 factors to avoid expecting too much or too little from the maids whom you have hired when it comes to their performance.
- Experience Level: Lower-wage maids often have limited access to training and job experience. So, they may not have had the same opportunities for skill development as their higher-paid counterparts. If one chooses a helper with a lower salary, one has to be prepared to invest in their training to get them up to speed when it comes to performing at a higher level. This is so as expecting high levels of performance without adequate training and support can lead to frustration and disappointment. Hence, one will have to weigh the pros and cons before deciding on an appropriate salary offer as cheaper may not always be better.
- Language Training: Lower-wage maids often face limited opportunities for language advancement in their hometowns. If they are new to Singapore, they may not have had an environment in the past to hone their language skills. Communication can thus be challenging at the start. So, allowing the helper to use a translator (such as Google Translate) will help in the initial few weeks and will go a long way towards reducing misunderstandings. Conversely, maids with more experience would have had the time to build up these skills and do not need the adjustment period in most cases. So, it stands to reason that they will demand more when it comes to their salary expectations.
- Emotional and Mental Well-being: More experienced maids tend to be familiar with the pressures of serving a family in Singapore. So, they can adjust and adapt to the needs of the family more readily. However, less experienced maids will need more time to get used to the pace of life in Singapore. Employers tend to have to provide more support to less experienced hires and will have to invest more time in them as a result. However, experienced hires do not require as much time investment and so will demand a higher compensation as a result.
To Sum Up
In sum, it’s essential to recognise the needs of one’s family when it comes to selecting a maid. The right budget will tend to attract the right candidate just like in any job market. So, do work out your exact needs, and circumstances before deciding a fair price based on that to avoid later heartache.
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