Ever wondered how many Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs) are there in Singapore?
As of December 2018, a grand total of 253,800 work permits were given out to Foreign Domestic Workers – or more commonly known as ‘maids’ or ‘domestic helpers’ to the majority of Singaporeans. That is actually quite a HUGE number of permits dispensed for a relatively small population of 5.6 million in Singapore…
Source: Straits TimesWe know what you’re thinking!
The Singapore Armed Forces are NOT responsible for the number of maids hired in Singapore!
In fact, maids play a big role in ensuring their Singaporean employers’ success in their respective workplaces. Just think about it. Having an extra pair of helping hands around to take away the constant worry and burden of housework really allows us to focus on getting better at work in order to
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