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camde

From: none

2/2/2005 16:33 EST

I am an American man living in New Jersey engaged to a Filipina who works in Hong Kong. For many reasons it will take us close to a year to get a Visa for the U.S. so she is still working there.
My fiance is 35,hard working and has 4 children from a previous marriage. Unfortunately, though she is a very good person she is being abused by her employers,but sees no other options as she has children to take care of.
Her employers force he to work 14-18 hour days,no Holidays off. Some Sundays if they are out of town she is allowed to take time off.

All of this has taken such a toll on her health it breaks my heart. But when I ask if she cannot find other employment she tells me it is not so easy. Her contract ends in July. But I do not know how she will manage. She sometimes goes on as little as 3-4 hours sleep.They also feed her very little .
If there are any Americans out there looking for a short-term (1 year)domestic worker or nanny who is hard working,responsible,intelligent and honest. Who will work to full capacity please respond.
She does not know I am doing this, but as I said she is working herself into the hospital if this employment continues. I do not know how else to help her. I send a little assistnace to her but she refuses to take any feeling too proud to accept even my help.

Thank you,
Richard

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gilliankew

From: Hong Kong

2/3/2005 11:07 EST

Richard,

I am so sorry to hear of your girlfriend's plight; I cannot offer employment, but maybe this will help: Get her to call the Mission for Filipino Migrant Workers, who are based t St. Johns Cathedral in Central; They have helped many maids in similar situations, and are the best people I can think of to offer her advice and support; they have legal advisors and staff who can help if she decides to report this to the labour department for investigation. If I think of anything else, I will write again.
Here are the Mission's details: Tel. no.: (852) 25228264
Fax no.: (852) 25262894 E-mail: mission@migrants.net

Gillian

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Cowboy

From: United States

2/8/2005 16:08 EST

Richard,
My wife and two boys are moving to Hong Kong sometime later this year with me from California. My company is still working out the details of my contract, but we hope to have the boys ready for the fall school start at the ais in Kowloon Tong.
My wife of 9 years is from Bohol so I know first hand the hardships some filipina face. Even for her as a wife of an expat she will have to adjust to the locals view of people from the Philippines when we get there.
I'm sure my wife would be ready to consider her when we get there so I will keep my eyes out for any updated posting from you. At least they could meet even if she found a job by the time we get there if she wanted to make a friend with a Filipina who has lived in the states awhile.
Good Luck with her visa!
Cowboy from Long Island.

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ejhahn

From: Hong Kong

2/15/2005 21:43 EST

I would like to second Gillian's suggestion.

The Caritas organization in Central, which is connected with the Catholic Church can also provide assistance. They have Social Workers on staff who know the laws and regulations and can direct herto the legal aid she may need.

There is no need for her to endure this kind of treatment.

Ed Hahn

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sbking

From: Trinidad

8/13/2005 16:31 EST

I've heard many people abuse their helpers here because they want them to cook an early breakfast and a late dinner. WHat a shame. I'll keep your fiance in my prayers. Did she find a job yet? I guess you met her while you were on vacation in Hong Kong? Anyway, let me know if she has a job yet.
SB

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