Corazon

Hello ma'am and sir. I'm Corazon, 42 years old, married, and I have three grown kids back in the Philippines. I’ve been working as a domestic helper in Singapore for 9 years.

My first employer was a Chinese family with four adults and three kids aged 4, 7, and 10. I helped with sending them to and from school, played with them, and took them to the playground. I also did the cooking, cleaning, ironing, washing clothes, and shopping. I completed my contract with them.

My second employer was another Chinese family with five adults and a dog. I took care of the cleaning, washing, ironing, and the dog. I also did some gardening. I worked there for 1 year and 1 month but left because I was always sleeping late, around 1 a.m., and they moved to a five-story house with a garden and swimming pool. Additionally, they often paid me late, and I had to remind them several times before I got my salary.

My third employer was an Australian-Chinese same-sex married couple with a surrogate son. I started when their baby was just 2 months old and took care of him full-time until he turned 2. My tasks included cleaning, ironing, washing clothes, cooking, and shopping. I finished my contract but didn’t renew it because they didn’t increase my salary.

For my fourth employer, who is Chinese with three kids, I sent the kids to and from school, helped with cleaning the house, washing clothes, ironing, and shopping. I also took them to the playground and the swimming pool. The kids have grown up now, so they no longer need my help.

My current salary is 950 plus a 250 food allowance. I get Sundays and public holidays off without a curfew. I have a recommendation letter from this employer.

My fifth employer is Japanese, but I have only worked there for a month. I am planning to break my contract as soon as I find a new employer. The reason for this is that I'm not comfortable in my room. It’s a bomb shelter without a fan, and my bed doesn't have foam, so my back hurts. I want to be able to rest comfortably at night after a long day of work, and I often feel suffocated while trying to sleep. Before my agency placed me with my current employer, we agreed that if someone wanted to terminate the contract, they should give one month’s notice. So, if I find a new employer, I will give my current employer that notice.

I’m looking for an employer who can provide me with a proper room and toilet, and I still want Sundays and public holidays off. I can work independently without needing supervision.

I will do my best to serve your family as long as I can. Thank you! 🙏🙏