Hiring a maid through online apps seems straightforward, but safety and reliability are a big question. Personal experience suggests how cautious you should be when using such services.
In today's busy lifestyle, hiring a maid through online apps seems incredibly easy, but is it truly safe and reliable? This decision often leads to stress and insecurity. A personal experience of mine made me reflect on the precautions we should take when hiring a maid online. You can learn some lessons from this experience and learn some crucial safety tips.
When calling a maid online proved costly
I wasn't feeling well recently, so I booked a maid from a reputable cleaning app to help with household chores like laundry and cleaning. Instead of getting started immediately, she asked me for breakfast. I made her breakfast. Then she started asking me for some extra clothes, which I flatly refused.
After a while, when I noticed she was just passing time instead of working, I interrupted her. As soon as I interrupted her, she suddenly started yelling at me, saying, "Just because you asked for a parantha, you're so useless! People feed me good food everywhere." Seeing things getting worse, I asked her to leave, but she calmed down and said, "Give me a bag, the biscuits on the table, and a cold drink." Finally, to calm her down, I immediately gave her the OTP and escorted her out of the house.
What to do immediately when faced with such a situation?
-Showing anger in front of the yelling person can make things worse. Keep your voice low and simply ask them to leave.
-In such a situation, instead of prolonging the argument, send them off immediately by showing the work as 'complete' on the app or by giving them the OTP, so that they have no excuse to stay.
-If you are sick or alone, call a neighbor or family member so that the maid does not feel that you are completely helpless at home.
Note - Always read the ratings of that profile and comments of previous customers carefully before making a booking.
