Your maid could be from Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, or Mizoram (India) and each comes with its unique culture, language, dietary habits, and others. If this is her first time working in Singapore, she would have attended the Settling-in-Programme (SIP) to familiarise her with the work life in Singapore, and assimilate herself into your family culture, and daily routines. However, it might not be smooth sailing for some maids due to language differences which could result in miscommunication, the ability to adapt and meet new employer’s expectations, etc.
Should you find yourself in this situation, you can reach out to our consultant, who will arrange a counsellor who speaks the native language of your maid to help to bridge the communication gaps with your family. With the support of our counselling services and with a bit more time, most of them would settle down and work productively. In some cases, when there is no improvement, our counsellor together with our consultant will discuss with you the available options, such as providing your maid with customised training or arranging for a suitable replacement.