You may be better off asking a neighbours helper, if she wants a few extra hours a week. You may be surprised at the result.

Just a thought.

 

I prefer consistency in showing up and not stealing over having a good work ethic. If another foreigner is employing the helper, then you could probably assume that stealing isn't an issue. Being lazy, sleeping, and messing with the cell phone isn't an issue for me as long as the helper gets a short list of things done.

 

I have two 'problems' with that. The only way to know that she is good is to be around enough to see what she does, implying she works for a friend. Not very likely I'm going to steal a friend's maid or anything else. Second, I am a clean and neat person so only need someone an hour or two a week, far from enough hours to be able to offer enough 'enticement'. Oh and third, I don't have the time for research. Need someone soon or.... I'm gonna have to buy a mop and use it myself!!!