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Tuesday, December 13, 2005
The day school-reopens is drawing really near, which means the long-awaited holidays will be over. I'm carrying a heavy burden as I'm typing this post, because I still have tonnes of holiday assignments that are yet to be completed. These assignments include Math(thankfully I completed this), Physics, Chemistry and the always dreaded GP. GP is like a soporifc tune which really makes me drowsy and sleepy. Well, sadly but realistically, GP is pivotal in getting me a place in the local universities. Therefore, I have to get a Black King Bar(it's an item in DOTA that gives immunity to spells) somehow so as not to be affected by the evil spell of sleepiness.
Anyway, I'm writing this post because my little pal, wennee, is squealing for me to update. =D
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Are maids that important in the present world? How do you ensure that you pick The ONE? Do you think your standards are too high? Will you be able to trust them?
Well, statistically, more maids have been employed, and inevitably, more abuse cases are reported as well. I read an article recently talking about how generous this employer, a doctor, is to his maid; for example, bringing the maid's daughter to Singapore to study and pay her school fees. I was seriously appalled at how generous this guy is; and as I expected - he is not a pure Singaporean, but a hong-konger who came to Singapore. His generosity and kindness is laudable. However, I will not deny the fact that I'm generalising, but frankly speaking, I think Singaporeans are on the stingy side.
And so, coming to this stingy part of Singaporeans, I think some really go too far; for example, paying the maid as little as the former can, and expects her to slog 24/7. With regards to this, the employer I talked about above, said something that was printed on the papers, "Maids have emotions and feelings too." I very much agree with this statement.
I've had maids, I have seen maids crying(not my maid of course - I'm no sadist). Some maids are really good, but some are really foolish. The good ones are super efficient, learn fast, usually demure, soft-spoken and really loves kids. I'm not generalising, the stated qualities come in a "package" - I swear. Usually those who are considered good by my aunts, uncles and parents have these qualities. Those that aren't good COULD have these qualities, but have "qualities" like crafty, cunning, and TOO daring; one of them even go to the extent of stealing(not any of my maids, thankfully).
I really don't know man, some maids are really super good. They taught me Malay, I taught them Mandarin and English. Even though when I was younger, I tend to get them to do almost everything for me(LOL, I really admit to this. Well, but you can't blame me, I was a spoilt brat, until I became a scout which got me to be more independent). Maids can really be good friends.
Hmmm, well, maid-abusing is not always the employers' fault, I have to say. Some maids are really very very evil. In the crepuscular gloom of the night lights in the house, some evolve into evil beings, while some show their true forms as angels of the Lord.
I guess sometimes, these things are beyond our control. If you're destined to pick a wicked maid, you'll get her, man. My family was really lucky, but I know of people who are not so lucky. Well, the best solution to all these - do not get a maid... unless you really need to, but I wish you luck.
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