Edlyn F.
Age: 40
Education: High School Graduate
Experience: Hong Kong (2 years), UAE (2 years), Saudi Arabia (3 years)
Children: 3 (Ages 21, 20, and 11)
Work Experience Overview Edlyn has over eight years of overseas domestic experience. Her background includes managing households and childcare for families in Hong Kong, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. She has experience with children ranging from age 1 to 16.
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Employer: Household with one 9-year-old child and a stay-at-home mother.
Duties: Full-charge childcare (feeding, school preparation, bus stop runs), housework, laundry, ironing, and cooking.
Childcare: 100% of duties.
Interview Note: The employer terminated the contract on the spot in March 2026 following a misunderstanding regarding rotten produce that had been delivered to the home. Edlyn and the employer had previously agreed to a contract renewal in March 2025. Edlyn did not understand that she could stay in HK and apply for a local visa, so she used the air ticket provided by her employer. We consider her to be a contract finisher.
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Employer: Household with two children (Ages 1 and 4).
Duties: Full childcare, household cleaning, and ironing.
Childcare: 50% of duties.
Co-workers: None (Sole helper).
Interview Note: Edlyn finished her two-year contract and chose to return to the Philippines to rest.
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Employer: Working couple with four children (Ages 12–16).
Duties: Full household management, laundry, ironing, and childcare.
Childcare: 30% of duties.
Co-workers: None (Sole helper).
Interview Note: Edlyn finished her three-year contract. She chose not to renew because the salary was insufficient.
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Cuisines: Chinese, Western, and Filipino.
Cooking Frequency: Prepares 3–4 meals per day.
Special Diets: Capable of preparing vegetarian, low-sodium, or diabetic meals.
Special Skills: Infant care.
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Willingness: Experienced with hamsters; willing to care for cats and other household pets.
