(Updated on 26 January 2026) The process of hiring a foreign domestic helper can be time-consuming and daunting. In order to help you navigate this process more easily, we have prepared some essential information with all you need to know…
Are You A Good Boss? | HelperChoice (Published on April 9, 2024) In Hong Kong, foreign migrant domestic workers (FDWs) are primarily employed by private households to carry out domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and childcare. The employers of…
Updated 25 January 2026 Easter in Hong Kong in 2026 spans a lovely long weekend, offering families and kids plenty of chances to enjoy fun spring activities together. Easter doesn’t always come with official fanfare like Chinese New Year, but…
Do not assume! Common reported behaviours of helpers who “want to get fired” are: using her phone while working, showing a bad attitude, being unhygienic while preparing food, wearing provocative clothing, etc. However, all of these might be due to…
(Updated on 13 February 2026) Living in a hustle city like Hong Kong, most of us have experienced stress from work, fast-paced lifestyle or relationships. There is no exception for domestic workers. Due to the cultural difference and language barrier,…
Pagkaraan ng halos isang taong deployment ban, ipagpapatuloy ng Pilipinas ang deployment ng mga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) sa Kingdom of Saudi Arabia kabilang ang mga domestic worker (kasambahay) simula Nobyembre 7, 2022. Ito ay resulta ng pag-uusap sa pagitan…
By: PathFinders For most mothers, being away from their children for most part of the year is extremely hard to imagine. Yet this is the reality of many Migrant Domestic Workers (MDW) who are mothers. MDW mothers make the very…
by Enrich HK Did you know that in the Philippines, Christmas season begins in September? Houses are lovingly decorated, trees are put up, and parol (Christmas stars) are secured in place. It’s definitely a special time of year for the…
Updated 02 February 2026 By PathFinders Many households in Hong Kong, especially those with young children and elderly parents, rely heavily on the support of foreign domestic helpers. When helpers need to be on long leave for a period of…
Updated 02 February 2026 Needless to say that speaking the same language as your conversation partner greatly simplifies things – the same applies to your domestic worker. Allowing time for your helper to develop her language skills is essential in…