But to take this issue in better perspective, some ppl ( like those who have medical issues like mobility and this is not only confined to the elderly ) should have an access to a maid at a affordable cost.
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Perphaps the gov would need ppl to apply for a permit ( not just collecting levies) with a valid reason before they can hire a maid!
abuse and addiction are closely correlated although not exactly alike. but one leads to the other.
for those with health and age issues but who rather stay at home, agree that some assistance is required. however, the maid is not the right profession for this. it should be a homecare nurse, with proper training and certification. the problem with sg is that the mighty maid has become a do all, which is abuse.
agree that gov should control hiring of maids based on valid needs. however, education begins at home. if i can't convince the hypocrites here to relook at the way they use their maids, i have at least succeeded in changing mentalities and attitudes among family members.
sg can do away with all these bullshit crap excuses about the need for cheap labor. these same hypocrites come here to protest gov policies on importing cheap ft's, yet when the absence of cheap labor personally affects their lifestyle and bottomline, will call you ugly names and ask you to f*ck off. it gets personal because it touches a raw nerve. abusive ones who are exposed for their abusive ways will give excuses and never admit it until shown the mirror or a video with incriminating evidence. who better to change the mindset of sinkies than someone from the outside. ironically.
i have started to change abusive mindsets with family. i will attempt to change abusive mindsets here, and then follow up with sg population in general, and finally those in power.