This whole idea of having a "live-in" maid who is paid third world wages is sickening. Only part-time household help should be allowed for Sinkies who are not rich enough to live in GCBs. Those wishing to hire "live-in" servants should have to pay market rates for local workers. The workers will also be entitled to sick days, annual leave, public holidays and weekends off, etc. Working on a non-working day will entitle them to overtime pay.
The usage of maids from developing countries is simply an extension of the mentality that money can solve everything. There is now a whole generation of women who don't know how to do any housework and are unwilling to learn even the most basic tasks. The value of taking care of your home is now less than the value of work.