Joan R.
- Age: 42
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (completed via a 1-year ETEEAP program equivalent to a 4-year degree, while working).
- Experience: 2 year(s) overseas experience
- Marital Status: Married
- Children: Yes, 4 children (ages 7, 12, 22, and 24). Her parents are the main caregivers while she works abroad.
- Sibling Position: 5/6
Location: Quezon Province
SUMMARY BIO:
Joan is a 42-year-old married mother of four from the Philippines with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and two years of overseas experience as a domestic helper in Malaysia. She is a skilled cook with experience running a small restaurant and preparing both Filipino and Chinese dishes, and she is eager to learn new recipes. Joan is fully committed to working abroad long-term, and is willing to take care of children, elderly or housekeeping, and is ready to build a trusting, respectful relationship with her next employer.
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- Duties: Took full responsibility for the child and the household. Duties included caring for a 5-year-old girl and performing all general household chores such as cleaning, laundry, ironing, marketing, cooking, and car washing. . The mother was often on business trips and the father frequently traveled to China. Her madam was an international football player and worked with the Malaysian National team. She was alone with the child when the couple traveled abroad. She also sometimes accompanied them on vacation. After her contracted ended they invited her to go with them to China for a vacation.
- Family composition: 2 working Chinese adults (Mother and Father) and 1 child (5-year-old girl).
- Childcare: Approximately 20% of her time (child was at school from 8am to 6pm). The majority of her time was spent on household duties.
- Co-workers: None. She was the sole helper.
- Reason for leaving: Finished her 2-year contract. The employer offered a renewal, but she chose not to renew to return home and support her two older sons during their final year of college. They graduated in June 2026. She maintains a good relationship with her former employer.
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• Enjoys cooking: Yes. She loves cooking.
• Cuisine expertise: Filipino (Bicol Express, Sinigang, Adobo, Chicken Tinola, various noodle dishes) and Chinese (learned to make dumplings and other Chinese dishes from her previous employer). She also ran a mini restaurant in the Philippines before the pandemic.
• Meals per day: In Malaysia, she prepared four types of food per meal (e.g., vegetable, steamed fish, beef steak, barbecue) and dishes that could be stored in the fridge.
• Special diets: Not specifically mentioned, but she is willing to learn and adapt.
• Favorite dish: Chopsuey (mixed vegetables with pork and chicken).
• Enjoys learning recipes: Yes, she is willing to learn new recipes by watching YouTube and observing the family’s preferences.
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• Pet Willingness: No.
• Special Skills: Driving skills. Prefers full house cleaning or elderly/bedridden care (she feels a strong connection to caring for the elderly due to her love for her parents). She has a Philippines driver's license.
