Nah no more. In a way it's good, we've got so many opportunities now and the next generation is not going to do these jobs prefering to get into call centres or retail. So labour ain't that cheap in India anymore.
I think yes, one does need a helping hand. If a home has all people working on full-time jobs, we need help to get some work done. Unless of course, all parties present at home make equal effort and share the work. By which I mean that the man of the house too gets down on his knees to swab and clean and wash his utensils on regular basis. Easier said then done, dude.
Actually, it all originated from availability of cheap labour. The next generation is not going to see this workforce since most of these kids are now getting educated and choosing call center jobs or other opportunities in a booming Indian economy...
So I may as well get used to the idea now and get down and dirty!
Unlike some places in the West, we do have a lot more dust and hence can't do with vacuming once a week.
Anyway, hope the download gave you valuable insights into the domestic labour issues here in India!
I have heard the situation is real bad in Bangalore too or for that matter in Chennai. People pay hefty sums now, just so they can have a housekeeper, especially since the couple work. I have also heard that people lure domestic help from others' homes by tempting them with a higher salary. Wishing you luck lady.... 'cos i know it is hard to get some help these days.
Wow! I'm just getting to understand this grave issue in greater detail :-) They are in demand for sure and that's why they can afford to throw attitude since they know how indispensable they are.
hi! i know exactly what your going thru we've had it much worse coz we're a big family with a dog , a kid and lots of work basically. We must have had some 7-8 bais in just less than a yr! We're ashamed too, are we that cruel? And yet they all seem the same.. the excuses.. etc. But we do regret firing one bai who was always bang on time and didn't miss a single day. We had a problem that she hated us (i think) she's make a face at everyone and fill the house with so much negativity that we'd run from the room she's come to clean. and dare i tell her how to do it better! but after a string of failed replacements, we want her back! :S
Hahaha! That story about your bai was hilarious. I too regret being tough on my lady since now coming to terms with it, she did a decent job. Just the attitude could get annoying. We live and learn!
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So I may as well get used to the idea now and get down and dirty!
Unlike some places in the West, we do have a lot more dust and hence can't do with vacuming once a week.
Anyway, hope the download gave you valuable insights into the domestic labour issues here in India!
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They are in demand for sure and that's why they can afford to throw attitude since they know how indispensable they are.
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