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08-24-09 10:42 #7120
Posts: 60Originally Posted by Wiseblood 213
Abuse can vary from person to person. You cannot say that everyone is filling holes of their maids.
BUT still the best option is to work at hardess etc... I second this. Try to work in those lines.
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08-24-09 09:17 #7119
Posts: 550Originally Posted by Piper1
If things get rough, there are many ways out.
The labour dept. has a helpline and I know a few people that got out of bad situations with dickhead employers simply by reporting these guys to the labour department.
Also the Philipines embassy and OFW associations are pretty good with helping in these situations.
Also.. its true.. there are many happy maids here and a lot of families I know treat them very well and with a great deal of respect. Almost like a family member rather than a servant.
But back to the original poster... You are still an idiot to let her come here and work as a maid for many many reasons that others have already mentioned. (Although exaggerated slightly I must say).
Plus.. your questions tell me that you and she both do not know anything about this place. Always better to learn as much as you can before making these types of decisions.
She will be lucky if she earns 1200 AED a month (around 15 - 17 thou pesos).
Sounds like a lot.. but in Dubai.. does not go far.
Some maids only get 800 a month.
Even if she does not get abused.. its still a pretty miserable experience even with a half decent family.
She is better off working at Hardees or Burger King or KFC. She will earn a little more, get to stay with other filipinas in the company accommodation and will get 1 day off a week. plus vacation time every year and a free ticket home every 2 years.
Shes also free to do whatever she wants outside of working hours.
Only qualifications she needs are a bit of experience working at a resteraunt and passable English.
You should tell her to get some waitressing experience at home and then help her get a job here. No real qualifications are required for that type of job and come October, resteraunts, hotels etc. will start to increase headcount to cope with the busy season.
A lot of people were let go over the slow summer period and they will need to increase staff for sure.
So before she condemns herself to what could possibly be 3 years of hell, let her think carefully about other options.
Dubai aint all its cracked up to be and even now.. many people seem to think of it as a land of opportunity.. sure... lots of opportunities for them to get exploited.
Of course if shes lucky... it could all work out just fine and her employers might turn out to be really nice folk that treat her very well...
Find out what nationality they are, how old, how many kids etc.
You never know.
After all that... I just realized that you never mentioned where she was from.
Dont know why I just assumed Filipino. Wherever she is from though... its pretty much similar.
If she is only 19, and filipina I am surprised that she is even being allowed to come here. The Philippines government is pretty strict about girls that young coming here to work as domestics. Way too many cases of abuse.
Make sure she didn't get this job through an illegal recruiter that wants her to pay a 'commission' to find her a job. Those bastards are evil and her life will be miserable for a long time... the debt never seems to clear up because the interest plan is designed that way.
I tell you all this from personal experience and I have helped my fair share of young naive girls in similar situations before. And no.. I didn't bonk all of them.. only 1 or two... i swear!
WB
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08-24-09 02:29 #7118
Posts: 2656No Holes Barred!
Originally Posted by Reefski
I know that human rights organizations have pushed for some reforms but reports show that most girls don't use those resources out of intimidation, and when they do it's a last resort. A Filipina servant's word doesn't carry much weight against that of her master and she knows it. Most will do whatever it takes to keep the master happy. Things are much simpler that way. With all of their holes constantly occupied in keeping the master happy they soon forget about any boyfriends they had before. In fact, some lucky concubines may even be well rewarded for exceptional service and devotion.
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08-23-09 21:49 #7117
Posts: 464Originally Posted by Piper1
Since when is the fate or rights of domestic home help in Dubai a main point of discussion in a MONGERING forum!
Tell the guy goto 7days.ae or gulfnews.com or dubizzle.com or even better expatwomen.com. and not to come here on this particular forum and expect civilised debate on the matter
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08-23-09 21:00 #7116
Posts: 36Originally Posted by Piper1
I, along with many of my friends have maids and I certainly do not multreat mine and my friends don't either. All the maids I know in this circle are pretty happy. They have their own rooms and bathrooms (not shared at all with any body). They all tend to have a day off per week (often Fridays). We treat them well, they eat the same food as we do and they are allowed to help themself to the fridge/freeze and cupboards for anything they need. What is the point keeping an unhappy employee in your house?
Yes; I have heard cases of abuse and the common saying that often the locals/Arabs are more demanading from their maids and the westeners are far more linient and compasionate.
I guess it all boils down to finding a good family to work for.
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08-23-09 19:16 #7115
Posts: 4050Originally Posted by Chocha Monger
Interestingly, even in Saudi Arabia the authorities are cracking down hard on mistreatment of domestic staff.
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08-23-09 18:53 #7114
Posts: 1342Fucked Up Situation
Originally Posted by Chocha Monger
When I first started meeting Filipinas in UAE/Dubai I was amazed at how much their lives suck in that country. The ones that are working square jobs are making peanuts( which they have to share with their families back in PI) but more peanuts than they could make back home. Constant harassment from the locals. Passport seizures by employers, no vacation time not to mention 3-4 of them living in two bedroom apartments.
Incredible.
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08-23-09 18:36 #7113
Posts: 3Originally Posted by Bionicman
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08-23-09 18:25 #7112
Posts: 2656Originally Posted by My Kapitan
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08-23-09 17:40 #7111
Posts: 51The Quoz Catlina
Hi Everybody,
Had a urge to revisit the cats at the Quoz grounds. Could not help but Select the favorite Lina, had a great quality time with her, nice kissing and a sensual experience, finished with visits to both the doorways, what a great time and service.
Left with a reasonable tip towards the good performance.
BB
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08-23-09 16:36 #7110
Posts: 6087Originally Posted by Tony 1000
Or you scheduled a sting operation that risks now to be delayed?)
For immediate answers try Yellow Pages.
..by the way, you have subscribed to ISG, haven't you?
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08-23-09 15:28 #7109
Posts: 532Originally Posted by Sammon
This is a joke yes?
1 yes
2 never
3 rough (note spelling, as in goal not ruff)- yes an open prison for her not you.
4 none
You must have read this forum. Get real.
I am finding myself adding more to this reply.. IMHO u must be mad endorsing a move to dxb for her.
Originally Posted by Sammon
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08-23-09 14:56 #7108
Posts: 3282Working Conditions in Dubai
Hi folks,
My 19 year old Gf who gave me her virginity and a real sweet girl has got a job in dubai as a Domestic servant. She wants to make a life for herself which I admire. Compared to some other girls who just want to be lazy.
She says she really would miss me. And says she will see me only after 3 years when the contract is over. She is happy one way because she will be making decent money to help her family. She has a contract for 3 years. I told her I would make trips to dubai and we can spend some time together. She says she is not allowed any off days or personal freedom to go wherever she wants and no vacation time.
For those people on the forum who live in dubai or who are experienced in conditions of domestic employment, my requests are,
1. Is it true she does not get any time off?
2. How about vacation?
3. Is it going to be like a jail for her?
4. What are the rules of domestic servant in dubai?
Even if she can visit me for a few hours when I am there it should be enough.
I do not want to jeapordize her employment.
Appreciate the input. Thanks.
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08-23-09 14:54 #7107
Posts: 532Originally Posted by Wiseblood 213
rotflmao
U can take the girl out of the laundry ----- you know the rest.
God I miss Dxb.....
5050 will understand
edit - the dxb I used to know..Last edited by My Kapitan; 08-23-09 at 15:01. Reason: the dxb I used to know..
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08-23-09 14:34 #7106
Posts: 582Good to see a report about E's house
Hiya mate. It has been a while since anyone posted about E's house. Good to know she is still in business. I might just pop over to dubai for a week or so next month. but will wait till after ramdan I guess. And hopefully will meet with Emma. Though that scares the hell out of me. Because is is her wont she is likely to engulf me in a bear hug. And anyone who has met her and seen me will know why that concerns me. Everytime she does that my whole life flashes past my eyes. Just kidding. She is a nice old lady almost 7' tall and almost as wide. So you can imagine what it feels like to be hugged by her. She just loves me. It will be nice to go to that house again.
Mate is the house still operational? does anyone know? I mean the incall facility still available?
F's house is no longer there it seems. She has gone and got married to some one in dubai. Will try and catch up with her as well when/if I come over. Nothing firm yet but there is a possibility I will be there .
Cheers
JSF
Originally Posted by Ohio29