the canDIshhh tales

What do you do when your helper has an emergency?  Well, I asses the situation - but most of the time - I allow them to leave.  I feel that I have no choice since its an *emergency* but I do take note of the number of * namatayan * reasons that they have. Most if not all helpers, have this idea on their minds on *Emergency Leaves* a)  You allow them to leave immediately b)  Allow them an *indefinite* number of days off c)  You will give them *extra* money as help d)  You will still pay for the days they are on leave Fair? I think not.  You see - when you say *emergency* to most people it simply means that there is an urgency for you to stop doing what you're doing to tend to a certain situation.  But for helpers, an emergency simply means that they *need* to go on a day off or go home or leave for home.  Sometimes is true, but most of the time its an excuse to leave where they are employed. Situation #1 Helper:  Ma'am, kela...

I got suckered. Yes, I have to admit it - I got suckered big time. You see, I have been looking for a househelp.  My SIL sent me a message and it was in perfect timing.  She said that her previous maid is looking for work, she asked if I needed a helper and at that time.  I did.  So I called Yaya Babylyn - I spoke to her and we exchanged text messages.  She asked if I can send her money for her transportation.  I was reluctant at first, but then since she came highly recommended by my SIL (my SIL said she knew how to cook and take care of a child and was nice) so I agreed.  But on the day I was supposed to send it, she sent me a text saying not to send anymore because she still had to attend to some things at her child's school.  I thought, at least she was honest enough to tell me not to send it, right?  After a few days, she told me to look for other prospects - she said that she doesn't want me to wait for nothing.  And so I looke...