You might think that hiring a housekeeper is a thing of the past? Interestingly, British people like recruiting domestic help more than ever. Filipinas are extra popular. Someone to relieve you of stressful and time consuming tasks. They take care of your household chores so you can go to work and make money. A housekeeper who will assists with vacuuming, dusting, mopping and perhaps cooking is of course a luxury that anyone would love to have. They even look after your kids and/or elderly.
Filipina’s in London
Filipina housekeepers love living and working in London. For obvious reasons that other nationalities like living in and working in London. London’s rich history, multitude of things to see and do, abundance of work opportunities, sophisticated infrastructure and transport, as well as the diversity of its population all play part of why Filipina housekeepers love it here. Also, wages are high and living conditions good. As opposed to locations like Hong Kong, a place that would not properly function without Filipina helpers, but where they don’t get the appreciation they deserve. Over there, they are definitely not treated like equals.
Filipinos across the globe
There’s a nursing shortage in the UK. Someone’s got to fill it up. Housekeeping vacancies? Filipinos show up. With a population of 105 million with many young, the Philippines has a large labor force. However, as a developing nation, they do not have enough employment opportunities. Filipinos going overseas is nothing new. Filipino’s were sent to Hawaii in the early 1900s to grow pineapples and before that, Filipino artists and liberals were hanging around in Europe in the late 19th-century. Even earlier, so-called Manila Men settled in the US south and migrated to Mexico during Spain’s 300-year long hold on the Philippines. Believe it or not but even earlier than that, Filipinos were reportedly working as sailors in South Asia. And finally, even earlier, their Austronesian ancestors explored the islands of Southeast Asia, reaching as far west as Madagascar. Simply put, they get around.
Why people hire Filipina housekeepers UK
Of course, one should not generalise on nationalities but as a whole, Filipinas are often known to be smiling and optimistic. They are friendly, very hard-working, attentive, and faithful. Europeans are much liked by them, which is one of the reasons why they happily come to our country for jobs. Religion is important to Filipinas with most of them being Catholic. Meaning that they can attend church easily in London or in another place in the UK. Moreover, there is also no great language barrier between Brits and Filipinos, as most Filipinas are fluent in English. Given the reasons above, among other reasons of course, Filipina housekeepers are some of the best housekeepers you can hire in London in the UK.
Background of the Filipina housekeepers UK
In the Philippines, many people are poor. They therefore take advantage of working overseas. For them, earning good money as a housekeeper in the UK it is a very good source of money. As a result, they can send money home to their children and families. Actually, in the UK, Filipinas are treated with great respect. Although Filipina housekeepers UK often do not have high expectations, they are getting good wages and good working conditions. They are often much loved by their employers and sometimes even treated as family members.
Many Filipina housekeepers actually have high degrees and education in her home country. Education that she does not take advantage of by moving overseas. Still, her earning possibilities as housekeeper in the UK is so much better, hence moving overseas makes sense.
Duties of the Filipina Housekeeper
The Filipina housekeeper will take care of the home in every aspect. Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, make beds, clean the kitchen, toilets, arrange wardrobes and much more. If you are lucky, she will also cook meals, as well as take care of children. As a general rule, the Filipina will also be happy to run errands. Filipinas are cool and often not hot tempered but instead more dismissive. They usually do not not complain and are really accountable. She will eagerly take care of your loved home.
More about Filipina Housekeepers
Uniquely, Filipinas have been raised with strong family tradition. They often come from tight knit communities. Similarly, mutual respect is learned from an early age.
English is taught in schools. The native language is Tagalog. Also, many housekeepers from the Philippines speak Spanish. Thankfully, all our Filipina housekeepers speak fluent English.
Summary of why to employ a Filipina housekeeper:
- First of all, Filipinas have a good work ethic.
- Secondly, they are loyal and honest.
- Thirdly, they are efficient and experienced.
- Moreover, they are discreet.
- Last but not least, they are naturally very caring.