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New to Singapore? Information on Hiring a Helper

Writer: Jennifer YarbroughJennifer Yarbrough

Updated: Jan 11

Are you moving to Singapore or recently arrived? Are you wondering whether you should hire a helper? Here are the reasons I think it’s a great thing to do for your family and your helper.


New to Singapore?

Benefits of Hiring a Helper

  • Someone to watch the kids when you are out.

  • Home cooked meals — saves money & healthier.

  • Relieves stress at home.

  • Allows you to focus on the things that matter to you.

  • Laundry/Ironing — can be done in house, no need to use a laundry service or dry cleaners.

  • For Your Helper — you are giving someone a safe stable place to work and providing her with an income to provide for her family — don’t feel guilty about hiring a helper!


Drawbacks of Hiring a Helper

  • They have to live in your home (Pros and cons), live out helpers are generally illegal.

  • Personality conflicts.

  • Misunderstandings due to language and cultural differences.

  • They can take advantage of your kindness.


Why You SHOULD Use an Agency to Hire

  • All your legal requirements and documents are met.

  • An agency can help you should something go wrong, with mediation, transferring, replacement or repatriation.

  • Use an ethical agency like White Glove.


Are you ready to get started? Visit our website to learn more!

EA 19C9581 | UEN 201901495Z | R 1982364


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Email: info@wg.sg

Phone: +65 8893 4993

EA: 19C9581

UEN: 201901495Z

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