The mil does not feel at ease having a foreign maid coming into the house as most of the Covid-19 cases now are contributed by foreign workers. She's super paranoid of all foreign workers now as we do not know who they mingle with. The mil is categorized under the high-risk group.
The condo management, in following the SOP by the government, prohibits foreign workers from coming in UNLESS he/she has proof of a clean bill of health with a Covid-19 swab test.
With the condition set by the condo Management, I have to bring Maria to the nearby hospital to do a Covid-19 swab test, which costs RM370. When I told Maria that I will be footing the swab test bill, she volunteered to pay half the cost. Of course I will pay in full for her as her income has been greatly impacted throughout the MCO. She even volunteered to receive a pay cut, as long as she can return to work for us. She's by far the most honest, reliable and loyal helper that I've had 💓
Perhaps the biggest hurdle now is to remove the mil's paranoia and it's not going to be easy as long as there are still new cases of Covid-19 from foreign workers. 😢😢I've been praying that Maria can return to our homes as soon as possible.
Instant ramen adorned with cheesy sausages, pan-fried minced pork and fried egg, cooked by our in-house chef Sherilyn:
Dinner tonight is takeaway black vinegar pork trotters and leftover dishes from the previous night.
2 comments:
Too bad your MIL is so paranoid, but as long as she contributes to the housework willingly, then, good for her! We have migrant workers here too for the local farms and they have been affected. It is mandated that they hv to stay in isolation for 2 weeks on arrival here, still be paid. Unfortunately, they do live in bunkhouses on the farms and isolation is a challenge. Anyways, their medical is fully covered, though unfortunately there have been a couple of deaths.
I was in quarantine twice from exposure at work, full on zero distance unmasked! Had to monitor my temp twice a day for 2 weeks. I’m pretty sure I have antibodies, so my plasma could be worth some $😄!
Wow unmasked on zero distance! Over here, it's compulsory for frontliners to wear face mask. Those in contact with suspected Covid patients will be in hazmat suits. Thank God you're still OK after exposure. You have super strong immunity!
Yes my mil does help out in the house. But I have to do all the heavy-lifting in the house. Can't wait for our dear helper to come back!
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