Mary Jean S.
- Age: 30 years old
- Education: Senior High School
- Experience: Malaysia (May 2024 to May 2026)
- Marital Status: Single
- Children: Yes — one daughter, age 9; currently cared for daily by her parents (maternal or paternal not specified)
- Sibling Position: 3rd of siblings
Work experience summary:
Mary Jean worked in Malaysia from May 2024 to May 2026 as the sole domestic helper in a household with 3 adults, a newborn, and a 6-year-old child. Her work included caregiver support for the children, full cleaning, laundry, room organization, and general household sanitation. She completed her full contract despite difficult conditions, showing commitment and endurance.
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- Family composition:
- 3 adults (including employer’s mother who also co-cared for children)
- 2 children (newborn and 6 years old)
- Duties:
- Primary caregiver support for a newborn and a 6-year-old child. She focused on the newborn and the grandmother helped also.
- Full responsibility for all household cleaning, including laundry management, room organization, and general sanitation. The house was large, 4 bedrooms & 3 baths.
Grandmother did the cooking.
- Childcare:
- About 30% of time, with employer’s mother assuming primary childcare duties
- Co-workers:
- None — sole domestic helper in the household; managed all duties independently
- Reason for leaving:
- Completed contract term; chose to fulfill the contract despite difficult conditions to maintain a clean employment record. They did not provide her with breakfast, so she had to purchase her own bread and coffee. She also did not have a room, but rather shared a room with the grandmother.
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- Cuisines:
- Simple Filipino dishes such as adobo and sinigang
- Basic Western meals such as pasta and sandwiches
- Cooking Frequency:
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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- Willingness:
- Yes — willing to feed, walk, and groom pets as needed
