- Select a “Suitable” Helper
What types of household chores or what targets need to be cared may vary for different helpers. Employers must realize their family needs and understand the helpers’ characteristics, experience and background so as to find a “suitable” helper.
The personal willingness of helpers (e.g. like caring for the elderly, infants or children) cannot be ignored. Therefore, we, as an intermediary, must not only understand the needs of Employers, but we also realize the helpers’ work experience and background, especially her personal work preferences. Employers should try to conduct interviews with helpers and allow both parties to understand each other's employment conditions. It helps both employers and helpers to have better matching!
| Filipino Helper vs Indonesian Helper | ||
| Filipino Helper | Indonesian Helper | |
| Language | English, Tagalog | Indonesian, higher ability to learn Cantonese (lower level of English ability, some may speak Mandarin) |
| Education | High school to University level | Primary to High school level |
| Religion | Most Catholics, Christian minorities | Most Muslim (do not eat pork because of religion, but can cook), Christian minorities |
| Features | Strong autonomy, Flexible thinking, understand work | Introverted, behaved, Hardworking, obedient |
| Local Helper vs Overseas Helper | ||
| Local Helper | Overseas Helper | |
| Application Time | About 1.5 months | About 2-3 months |
| Selection Mode | Interview in person | Read the helper’s bio-data file & video, directly talk via IDD calls, or interview via web cam |
| Adaptation | Usually shorter time (Since the helper has work experience in Hong Kong, she should realize Hong Kong and the living style of HK people, she can adapt to new job more easily) |
Usually longer time (Since the helper has never been worked in Hong Kong, Employer may need to train the helper in person for a certain period of time. But this kind of helper is usually much behaved and obedient) |
