Encountering Privacy Issue after Hiring a Domestic Helper?

Do you feel like you’ve lost your privacy after hiring a domestic helper? Well, your housemaid might also be feeling the same way, too. And sometimes, they might feel that they are invading your privacy as well by simply doing their job. This invasion of privacy issue occurs during the initial stage of the employer-helper relationship when both are trying to get to know each other. This is normal as you both don’t know each other that well. But don’t worry, here are the some suggestions to help you resolve any privacy related issue you might have with your housemaid:

• Set The Right Tone – Before you even start giving tasks to your maid or after introducing him or her to all your family members, arrange a discussion first to talk about your expectations. It’s also a good avenue to discuss some house rules to properly set boundaries.

• Schedule Tasks – Provide your domestic helper a schedule of all her tasks. This will give her a clear knowledge on what to do on a certain time of the day. This will also help her to plan other activities ahead of time.

• Give Them the Weekend – It’s no joke to clean and take good care of the house for 5 to 6 consecutive days so make sure that during this day of the week, they are free from any household related duties or tasks. Allow your helper to enjoy his or her weekend without you imposing any task on them.

• Give Them a Break – Like all of us, they also need a time for themselves and time to relax. Aside from their day off, you may also allow them to use your television or share your Wi-Fi with them during their free time. This will ease their longing for their families back home and this will give them a feeling that they’re welcome and appreciated as the new addition to the family.

• Give Them Space – Maids main tasks usually take place inside the house. However, it’s also advisable to give them some errands outside your home to help them ease some stress or fatigue. You may ask them to walk your pet outside or ask them to play with your kids at nearby parks.

Always remember that everyone should be mindful of each other’s privacy. A simple gesture like knocking on their doors is an effective way to make your domestic helper feels that you respect his or her privacy.