Hi Everyone,
I am planning our move to Bali and wondering how typical it is for expats to employ locals to work for them. If so, how many?
We are a family of 4 (2 adults , 2 young kids - not at school yet). I'm curious about what is typical for expat families. The sort of staff I am thinking of includes a nanny/house keeper/cleaner/pembantu/ gardner/ driver/security or something else? How many staff is normal?
Wife and I have flexible jobs, and work from home, so we'd be around to look after the kids. However, as the cost of staff is so affordable, I think we'd like a full time nanny (perhaps to do some light cleaning too?). Maybe a cleaner to come once/twice a week to do a good clean. Maybe a gardener/pool guy a few times a week to keep everything under control? We don't think we'll need a driver (we have both lived/driven/scooted in developing countries before).
Security - maybe full time at night? Is it necessary?
So, what do you think? How many staff is normal? Are our expectations realistic?
Thanks for your help!
I am planning our move to Bali and wondering how typical it is for expats to employ locals to work for them. If so, how many?
We are a family of 4 (2 adults , 2 young kids - not at school yet). I'm curious about what is typical for expat families. The sort of staff I am thinking of includes a nanny/house keeper/cleaner/pembantu/ gardner/ driver/security or something else? How many staff is normal?
Wife and I have flexible jobs, and work from home, so we'd be around to look after the kids. However, as the cost of staff is so affordable, I think we'd like a full time nanny (perhaps to do some light cleaning too?). Maybe a cleaner to come once/twice a week to do a good clean. Maybe a gardener/pool guy a few times a week to keep everything under control? We don't think we'll need a driver (we have both lived/driven/scooted in developing countries before).
Security - maybe full time at night? Is it necessary?
So, what do you think? How many staff is normal? Are our expectations realistic?
Thanks for your help!