I suppose not but it is annoying when a maid arrives and then can';t do the work/won't do the work/isn't trainable (oh yes I've had them all!!!) so you have to send her home and start the process all over again...not to mention the cost each time which is thousands of rials if you are the sponsor by the time you pay for the flight and agency fees...wouldn't it be lovely if you could meet and have someone on probation for a month before deciding on permanent employment!!!