Nugget 1 Ctd. The Dometic Helper

In my quest for the right domestic helper for our family, I am finding out a few things:

1. They don't know that Hong Kong exists outside of Hong Kong Island, and when they realise where we are they don't want to meet me.  I think they think we are all savages in the New Territories and that they will never be able to make it back to meet their friends on their day off!

2. Philippinos have a reputation for being more cheeky albeit more experienced - hence they make sure they get what they are owed - if not a bit more, in terms of money and holiday.

3. Indonesians have a reputation for being less educated, but less trouble too.

4. Many do not want to work for Chinese families as they have a reputation for working them harder!  Hence I am going to have to hide Ray in the closet until the contract is signed!

5. If they are having trouble finding a new contract, then there is usually a good reason.  The good ones don't need to advertised, they are zapped up through word of mouth before their contract is even finished.

Anyway, I shall plod on and keep looking!