Many Hong Kong employers may have started taking care of their own housework as their domestic workers returned to their home countries for the Christmas holidays.
In a recent commentary published on Headline Daily, Hong Kong writer Benny Lee said he had started doing his own housework since his Filipino maid left on her annual leave, and will be away until the end of this year.
Lee admitted that he had underestimated the complexity of the housework, which seemed to be easy for his maid. He said he almost spent a whole day finishing household chores as there were a lot of little things to do.
He said domestic workers’ contributions to Hong Kong were huge but they were often neglected as some people have a “take it for granted” attitude about what their maids do.
He said many people may have forgotten that Hong Kong is a blessed place where water, power and transport services can be easily obtained. People who suffer from a suspension of water supply for one day should feel happy, as such short-term inconvenience reminds them that they are unusually blessed.
This is why employers should get rid of their “take it for granted” attitude toward their helpers’ services.
Hongkongers find it hard but eventually survive taking the shortcut way.
Bkt Klangan ung tawanan? But ikaw ba nd ngkkmali?
We’re same sis.Kaya hirap nila iwanan kapag dumating na Ang punto na manfurgud na ako☺God bless us and our employer always
Thank you very much Mr.Lee for your appreciation of helpers!And by wat the to some employers out there,we helpers Know how to reciprocate to what kind of treatment we can get from employers,if employer treat as nice, doing some extra households chores during our weekly day off is not a big deal. Peace to each and every one!
Lucky me for having my employer, serving them for long years the treatment still n always the same,if ur honestly do ur job God will bless both,
hope all employers will read this blog…so that they will value what helpers doing for their family
Well said Mr.Lee.Thank you for understanding the helpers pain,Better other employers also understand this.
My employer too.Everytime I have my vacation she was the one doing all the household work and Sir is the one doing the marketing..But sometimes I felt the guilt everytime I come back because the house is more clean and organize…She will just laugh and told me I had done well my home work .She said the time I will go home for good it is not hard for her anymore .She is good in cleaning the kitchen and like very much my paksiw na galunggong 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
You are so lucky to have such a nice and understanding employer…
Correct and hopefully they can have more consideration to the helpers…
My employer even just reheat the shomai in microwave and cook instant noodles cannot do that, she’s waiting me back home after bringing their son to sch even though she’s very hungry, that’s why I call her Juan tamad, also she cannot give water on her husband even she heard Sir is coughing???? before I go on my holiday i make sure have bread on the table for the boy’s breakfast because they wake up nearly 2pm, feeling sad to the boy he had a lazy parents, they spent more time playing Pokemon and game one
Same as mine my sir and madam did the cooking during my off and cleaning dishes and tidying the toys
i hope my employers would be able to read this and understand..its not all about money..
Thank you for your appreciation with us though many of employers thought that working at home is very easy job.
I hope they know our "WORTH"
I’m so blessed to have a very good and kind hearted employer.. They are very nice.. If I do Some mistakes sometimes they correct me nicely and always say please and thank you whenever they ask me to do some things.. I always pray for them too..
My sir do homeworks not only in my annual leave. He go to market during weekend and cook dinner for the whole family and for me. Im very happy to serve them.
Hoping all employers will see the difference and importance of their helper….
I salute you mr. Lee.
Hopefully that employers will know the value of their helpers and not to be taken for granted.. Must ensure their health physically mentally and emotinally.. We helpers are the anchors of your household… If we are happy working with you.. We are more happy to serve you. ❤❤❤