Hello, it’s another segment on Lifestyle. This post will be sorting out and focused on issues arising from domestic staffs.

I’m sure you were aware of the increased kidnapping of kids by nannies in Lagos state recently. With the increase of bad behavior and criminal acts from such staffs I will be listing out 10 very important factor, tips you must know and consider before employing such.

Domestic staffs can be the gate man, cook,driver, nanny, washer man, security guard and any other person living in your house and is tendering to certain assigned duties.They help alleviate the burden of the employer by doing chores that they cannot fit into their more demanding schedules

13 VERY URGENT AND IMPORTANT FACTORS TO CONSIDER AND TIPS TO KNOW BEFORE EMPLOYING A DOMESTIC STAFF

1. Who are they really??

You might not get 100% and accurate information concerning them but it is very important to know who they really are.

Ensure you know and meet his/her nuclear family before accepting irrespective of who introduced you to them. Some of them bring fake people as their family. So beware.

2. Take photos.



Just to be security conscious. Before she / he even moves into your house, take their photos and maybe one photo of the relative just for future reference.

3. OLX



Now it doesn’t mean you can’t employ via this online platform. It’s just that few bad eggs have spoilt this medium. Even the ones that are gotten from another source, how sure are you that they are not worse. So OLX is not a written off platform o.

There is nothing wrong in sourcing for them online just do your best inquiry.

Domestick Workers

4. Hope for the Best

Yes with all this craziness, you still have to hope for the best. No one is perfect. The person you are getting is also like your child. He or she is bound to make mistakes.
So hope for the best and at the same time expect the worst.

Take someone who is not too mature , but it depends on what works for you .

5. Be vigilant.

Sometimes when we do something or taking a move, our mind tells us something else. Make sure you listen to your gut feeling. It might just be right.

You can also install nanny or security cams if you like to just be very sure especially if you have little kids so that you know if they are# being maltreated.



When you notice any ill mannered behaviors such as stealing , promiscuity please take fast steps to handle such situations and if you cant deal please send them away.



Leave strict instructions e.g The house help goes no where without permission because this can lead to bad events .

6. After she / he moves in.



Make sure your kids and everyone living in the house accords to them necessary and mutual respect. They are not slaves. Please note.

Show interest in their lives, be fair and kind and treat them like your


Read he full post here
http://www.evatese.com/2015/04/23/14-important-tips-to-know-before-employing-a-domestic-staff/

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