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Usually, migrant domestic workers in Asia receive rewards for their birthday or the Chinese New Year but 40% reported that they received rewards for Christmas. A few migrant workers reported to get rewards for some other religious festivities like Depavali or Hijra, but also when the domestic worker ends her contract or go for holidays. Some of the migrant workers are very humble \u201cHaving enough rest and on time eating meals is more than enough as a reward for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
80% of the interviewed helpers mentioned that they received a bonus in cash with a quarter of them receiving less than USD13 and 28% receiving more than USD129. Among other rewards, 40% of migrant workers say that they benefit from additional holidays, flight tickets to go back home and\/or from some clothes, shoes or jewellery. Nevertheless, the most touching reward was reported by a Singaporean domestic helper whose employer pays for the education of her children (her oldest daughter who finished her studies and her second child who is currently in College). A helper also reported that her Chinese employer paid for her hospital bill in the Philippines and another reported that her employer paid for a 2-day trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most migrant workers highlighted that rewards play a role in their motivation, but also say that one should be thankful for whatever one may receive from one\u2019s employer, be it big or small. They also recommend each other to work hard in order to get rewards and be acknowledged as a member of the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n