Caught In the Web of Maid Comparisons
It doesn’t take so long before the maid discussion comes up when there are two or more women in a place. In the middle of… Read More »Caught In the Web of Maid Comparisons
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Willful Wrong or Sheer Ignorance of Nigerian Maids?
“The worst mistake of first contact, made throughout history by individuals on both sides of every new encounter, has been the unfortunate habit of making… Read More »Willful Wrong or Sheer Ignorance of Nigerian Maids?
7 SIGNS YOU MIGHT NEED A PROFESSIONAL MAID
I have realized over time that the breaking points of maid employers differ from home to home. While some can’t stand someone who lies at… Read More »7 SIGNS YOU MIGHT NEED A PROFESSIONAL MAID
ARE YOU PATRONIZING AN AGENT OR SLAVE-TRADER?
I have always silently wondered why families stick with their maids even when they do so many things that are wrong. Many women complain about… Read More »ARE YOU PATRONIZING AN AGENT OR SLAVE-TRADER?
DO FAMILIES WANT MAIDS OR SERVANTS?
When the word “maid’ is mentioned in our part of the world, the picture that pops up is someone from an underprivileged background. The person… Read More »DO FAMILIES WANT MAIDS OR SERVANTS?
THE OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSEKEEPING
Truthfully, we know that not every graduate will get a corporate job immediately after NYSC or eventually. It is not a Nigerian problem. Even the… Read More »THE OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSEKEEPING
WE NEED MORE EDUCATED PEOPLE IN THE HOUSEKEEPING INDUSTRY
“Mummy, I’m going to work as a live-in house help for two years”. How would you feel as a parent if you heard these words… Read More »WE NEED MORE EDUCATED PEOPLE IN THE HOUSEKEEPING INDUSTRY
Your Maid’s Confidence
One of the things your maid will be taught during training is CONFIDENCE. The trait that enables her believe firmly in herself and in her… Read More »Your Maid’s Confidence
KEEPING YOUR MAID’S ENTHUSIASM HIGH
There are millions of people who wake up everyday and always have to give their brains a pep talk on why they need to show… Read More »KEEPING YOUR MAID’S ENTHUSIASM HIGH
7 QUALITIES EVERY MAID SHOULD HAVE
“What are the qualities of a good maid?”. I get asked this question sometimes and I kind of sense that naturally, people want to hear… Read More »7 QUALITIES EVERY MAID SHOULD HAVE