Thursday, 20 September 2012

Brave New Step?

Lately, I am thinking of going solo without a domestic helper. Don't get me wrong, I'm never the housewifey kind of mum and I seriously doubt I'll do a good job - cooking, cleaning, child rearing and whatever else I'm suppose to do. However, I'm getting really frustrated and tired of dealing with the work quality of my helper and the whole bunch of 'helper reliance' crap from my kids. 

To be fair, my helper has been a great relief for me in terms of housecleaning, cooking and pest (mainly lizard) elimination. I say 'elimination' because she doesn't really do much prevention, mainly kill those unfortunate fellas who dare to enter my lair. However, she used to be much more efficient and reliable... before the whole handphone, home leave and weekly time off arrangement. Now, she's just doing the bare minimum and hoping to get by on a daily basis. Am I being overly harsh on my expectations on her? Trust me, I'm not. I'm about the fairest, most easygoing and meekest boss she can ever work for. I mean, I have NEVER raised my voice at her, except when I spotted a lizard and had to scream for her to help me. And it's starting to seem like MY FAULT that her work standard has dropped.

After 3 years, it seems unlikely I can ever lecture her into doing a better job. She should be very aware of my expectation and if she's not, then something is wrong. There's little excuse because she's suppose to be more experienced now. Thus, the only solution for me is to dismiss her and take over her job. I think it's tough for me and I might end up engaging another helper, but enough is enough. I refuse to be held hostage anymore.

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