Can anyone provide phone numbers for an agency? I have visited only one, Golden manpower, they had the CV's of just 7 filipina house maids, all first time maids. Any other agencies out there?

baedaebok, Lisa backed out of the interview, saying she already had a full time position, and referred her friend Aimee whom I did interview, I suspect she is an absconder, and has lots of baggage, will work only for white folks, wants part time etc. Same story differnt maid.

With regards to the question on why have 4 kids if you dont want to look after them... I can attest that having a helping hand (especially with 2 babies, and 2 primary kids) can make you a better parent, it frees up more time to take the older kids to sports practice, lessons etc, and allows for more quality time with your younger ones rather than pulling your hair out trying to keep up with all 4, clean the house, cook dinner etc. My wife stays at home, and can handle the job (house is immaculate, kids clean etc) but we dont get to go out for dinner at night, leaving the house in general is a major hassle. Try having a Nanny before you bash it. We thought the same thing, and in fact refused having a maid when we had 2 kids, we have been converted now.