samtam Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I have a brilliant part time maid, but after the New Year holiday, and her visit to see her family, I asked her not to come back to work for 14 days. There is no way of knowing whether she will "quarantine" in the normal understanding of that process. Even if that occurred, she has to travel to my place by motocy or public transport, so the transmissible opportunities are many. In my condo there are many (usually Thais), who have live in maids, but these people invariably carry out duties outside of their employers' residence, including going to the market etc. Last year in March and April we "paused" our then maid for 2 months, but paid her in full. She promptly left us in June. How are others with part time maids reacting to the current uptick in reported cases? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 During the last lockdown we only let her water and do some odd jobs around in the garden , Some pruning etc She used to finish early but it didn't matter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Mine only comes once a week, but where we are, there is little to no covid, so, I will continue with her at the moment.. she usually wears a mask in the house... during the first Q. we had gardeners only... I think if I were in Bkk, I would not want someone coming in an apartment or house... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 Yes, I'm in Bangkok...and even though the apartment is big and we're rarely in the same space, I am reluctant to let her come back after a 14 day [quarantine] period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Heng Posted January 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2021 Yes but she has to work with a mask and she is already in kind of a semi bubble, only working between 6-7 houses within the extended family. There's risk, but what can be done, no one knows how to operate the washing machine or many of the other household appliances anymore... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Rodriguez Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 18 hours ago, samtam said: In my condo there are many (usually Thais), who have live in maids many call them GF or wife looooooooooool 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS1 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I have a maid that comes to clean my condo once a week. I told her during the first outbreak that if she doesn't want to work due to the risks, that is fine. She told me; please sir, allow me to work! need to get the bread in the table. So I will of course let her work. I'm more worried for her in any case, as she is over 60 and I'm healthy in my late 20s. I do leave the room when she is working though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 I spoke to one of my Thai friends who lives in my condo and who has a live-in maid. She said the maid does not go out of the condo, but only down to the lobby to collect Grab deliveries. Apparently it's her wish to stay in their residence. Also, she does not go away on her day off, but my friend said she would be compensated when it's all over. So I guess that's one solution. I'm sure there are many who allow their maids to come and go, oblivious to the risk, especially if their employer's are elderly and infirm, (we have a number who are). I suppose the same risk applies to hospitals where nurses and all personnel come in and out every day and are interacting with sick (and presumably those with low level immune systems). I have certainly been made aware of (CV19) sick personnel at a nearby hospital, but it is not common knowledge. Our condo has adopted all the usual protocols, but we have now installed the Thai Chana QR code, and we are in the process of purchasing a spray sanitiser device, similar to that used on the BTS after close of business; it will be used at night here in common areas and lifts. Don't know much about it, or whether it's a complete gimmick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post unblocktheplanet Posted January 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2021 23 hours ago, samtam said: Yes, I'm in Bangkok...and even though the apartment is big and we're rarely in the same space, I am reluctant to let her come back after a 14 day [quarantine] period. Please have a big heart & keep paying her. Good karma for small money. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Rodriguez Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 had a maid for 10+ years after divorce, she continued to work for my kids / me found out her spying on our activity and gave her the option: stop the spying for my ex or no need to come to work she did not come to work anymore now 2+ years doing everything myself, no problem she had a good easy life & salary, half time and little work, not slaving to wash cars & everything in the house every day most families in the west cannot afford one anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 1/6/2021 at 2:23 PM, samtam said: Last year in March and April we "paused" our then maid for 2 months, but paid her in full. She promptly left us in June. 16 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said: Please have a big heart & keep paying her. Good karma for small money. Despite my previous experience last year, I have every intention of paying this maid whilst she is not working. I fear it will be about 2-3 months. I agree, THB30k is not that much over 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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