Advice on pay for dom. help please

Noodle · Jul 9th, 2007, 21:29

Yes, capt, we did just that today. One neighbour in the building said her ayah is looking for more work, so she will bring her up to see us tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed!

Shashank - it's the mother in all of us females

And yes, you are quite right with your observations. Much gets lost with the written word, the tone of voice, the smile or absent of it, the emphasis on certain words ... this all can completely change the (perceived) meaning of a sentence.

PortieOwner · Jul 10th, 2007, 10:09

I thought I heard that my mother-in-law is now paying 1500/month in Delhi. That maid cleans the floors and does dishes. Another maid cleans the bathrooms, and I don't know what she is paid. They have both been working for her for some time and are very reliable (and also get some perks like meals, gifts from us, etc.).

(back in the day the daily dishwasher got 500 per month)

birds · Jul 10th, 2007, 11:39

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Originally Posted by Prashant.M

I always thought that birds was a guy

. Don't ask me why.

.

What is that song...'Maybe she is a he' or 'Could he be a she'.

How about a shemale?

Prashant.M · Jul 10th, 2007, 12:40

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Originally Posted by birds

How about a shemale?

Noooo! Somehow I never liked that word (if its one). Brings up all sorts of weird connotations

.

shashank.aggarwal · Jul 10th, 2007, 12:42

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Originally Posted by Prashant.M

Noooo! Somehow I never liked that word (if its one). Brings up all sorts of weird connotations

.

Very true...an average Indian somehow does'nt relate to it..

Prashant.M · Jul 10th, 2007, 14:16

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Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Very true...an average Indian somehow does'nt relate to it..

LOL. Shashank, who can relate to it? It's a genuine sincere question

.

shashank.aggarwal · Jul 10th, 2007, 14:21

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Originally Posted by Prashant.M

LOL. Shashank, who can relate to it? It's a genuine sincere question

.

oh..I thought I was supporting you..

Nick-H · Jul 10th, 2007, 14:43

Birds is certainly quite open about her gender in her profile.

Funny, though... I thought she was a man too!

Isn't it odd how we get these conceptions and misconceptions of each other online!

Noodle · Jul 10th, 2007, 14:44

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Originally Posted by PortieOwner

I thought I heard that my mother-in-law is now paying 1500/month in Delhi. That maid cleans the floors and does dishes. Another maid cleans the bathrooms, and I don't know what she is paid. They have both been working for her for some time and are very reliable (and also get some perks like meals, gifts from us, etc.).

(back in the day the daily dishwasher got 500 per month)

I think Delhi is a bit more expensive than Pune?

I'm always telling a new maid that if she's reliable I will pay more. But so far none has lived up to it, taking a lot of days off. I have never, in all these 11 years I have been living here, had a reliable ayah, i.e. one that comes every day and lets us know if there's a problem so she can't come, and also doesn't take too many days off.

Today the woman from last week came back. She had not shown up for two days and came back as if that's not a problem. Well, this morning another ayah had turned up and had already started cleaning. So, we told the first one, sorry, but we can't just wait around if we don't even know why you're not coming and if you will be back. She was very surprised. She really thought it's perfectly alright not to show up

I just don't get it. First asking for more pay and then taking two days off, just beats me.

Anyway, I hope the new woman (I'm scared to write 'the new one'

) stays!

Prashant.M · Jul 10th, 2007, 15:27

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Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

oh..I thought I was supporting you..

Oh, sorry! I was just curious. I thought you had an idea about who can relate to that.

birds · Jul 10th, 2007, 15:35

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

Funny, though... I thought she was a man too!

Very funny indeed!

I wonder why especially since I am a very girly female; only dresses, etc. I should be really reading Cosmopolitan

But at the end of the day, what does it matter, male, female or whatever. I was once told that that Thais leave it largely open. Apparently they are judged on a daily basis how much female or male they are that day. Quite an interesting concept.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prashant.M

Noooo! Somehow I never liked that word (if its one). Brings up all sorts of weird connotations

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Very true...an average Indian somehow doesn’t relate to it..

I agree that it brings up all kinds of ideas (which I think is a good thing, anything that gets the brain/imagination going is good) but the concept as such certainly has a place in Indian society if one considers Hijras (or the third sex, tritiya-prakriti in Sanskrit) which often taken part (wanted or unwanted) in religious ceremonies.

Whether they ever take employment as cleaners, I don’t know.

capt_mahajan · Jul 10th, 2007, 17:47

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Originally Posted by Noodle

Anyway, I hope the new woman (I'm scared to write 'the new one'

) stays!

The politically correct term is

'that @#$%^^& cleaningperson"

Noodle · Jul 10th, 2007, 18:51

Alright

Nick-H · Jul 10th, 2007, 18:58

Anyone for a poll?

The Seven Greatest Domestic Staff of India?

The Seven Worst Domestic Staff of India?

Noodle · Jul 10th, 2007, 18:58

Are there any Greatest at all?

Jul 9th, 2007, 21:29	#31
Noodle Crazy for the furry ones Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pune, India Posts: 1,026	Yes, capt, we did just that today. One neighbour in the building said her ayah is looking for more work, so she will bring her up to see us tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed! Shashank - it's the mother in all of us females And yes, you are quite right with your observations. Much gets lost with the written word, the tone of voice, the smile or absent of it, the emphasis on certain words ... this all can completely change the (perceived) meaning of a sentence. __________________ If in hole stop digging. Indian saying

Jul 10th, 2007, 14:43	#38
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,887	Birds is certainly quite open about her gender in her profile. Funny, though... I thought she was a man too! Isn't it odd how we get these conceptions and misconceptions of each other online! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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PortieOwner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 351	I thought I heard that my mother-in-law is now paying 1500/month in Delhi. That maid cleans the floors and does dishes. Another maid cleans the bathrooms, and I don't know what she is paid. They have both been working for her for some time and are very reliable (and also get some perks like meals, gifts from us, etc.). (back in the day the daily dishwasher got 500 per month)

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