rani
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search the classifieds. lots of drivers listed
http://hongkong.geoexpat.com/classifieds/showcat.php/cat/16
http://hongkong.geoexpat.com/classifieds/showcat.php/cat/16
Hiring a driver
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I found my driver through my friend who also had a sri lankan driver. I paid 9,000 for husband and wife full time. My friend paid 11,000 for husband and wife full time, as I recall.
Other than that, I interviewed two other Sri Lankan couples and a Filipino couple. I found these by placing ads in Geoexpat and Asiaexpat looking for a couple, and by calling people advertising on Asiaxpat. One of the Sri Lankan couples and the Filipino couple wanted more than $4,500 each, but certainly weren't asking for 11. I recall the men were asking $6k or so because they were drivers.
Mummymoo, they were all looking to live in though, so that brings their expenses down. Also, they wanted couple jobs which do not come up as frequently I guess.
VC3231, if you like I can try and find the contact details of the people I interviewed if you want to try them?
Other than that, I interviewed two other Sri Lankan couples and a Filipino couple. I found these by placing ads in Geoexpat and Asiaexpat looking for a couple, and by calling people advertising on Asiaxpat. One of the Sri Lankan couples and the Filipino couple wanted more than $4,500 each, but certainly weren't asking for 11. I recall the men were asking $6k or so because they were drivers.
Mummymoo, they were all looking to live in though, so that brings their expenses down. Also, they wanted couple jobs which do not come up as frequently I guess.
VC3231, if you like I can try and find the contact details of the people I interviewed if you want to try them?
Thanks Liquorice, makes a lot of sense that couples wanting to live and work together would agree to a reasonable package deal. I will have to try this once I ne d new driver, currently happy with the one I have and its good to know that you can still find good drivers at a decent salary.
Thanks a lot for the information. However i do not have space to accomodate a couple becoz i already have two filippino helpers at home.
Yeah i know there is a high demand for experienced male filippino drivers， and most are asking for more than 11000. May be i should go for a local one instead！
Yeah i know there is a high demand for experienced male filippino drivers， and most are asking for more than 11000. May be i should go for a local one instead！
Liquorice: OH Really let me have a look!
I just wonder if the criteria for granting a MALE domestic helper visa by the HK immigration (working as a driver) is more strict when compared to a female one? I heard that the employer needs to be living in a reasonably sized apartment ( a house is even better) in order to hire a male domestic helper (because they are supposed to be live in )???
I live in a 1750 sq feet apartment but already have two helpers. I am not sure if they would allow let me have a 3rd one.
I just wonder if the criteria for granting a MALE domestic helper visa by the HK immigration (working as a driver) is more strict when compared to a female one? I heard that the employer needs to be living in a reasonably sized apartment ( a house is even better) in order to hire a male domestic helper (because they are supposed to be live in )???
I live in a 1750 sq feet apartment but already have two helpers. I am not sure if they would allow let me have a 3rd one.
I didn't hear or experience anything like that. You have to fill out a separate form about driving duties but that is very straightforward.
You could also apply for permission for him to live out, though you'll have to get other advice on that as I am not sure how easy it is to get approval.
You could also apply for permission for him to live out, though you'll have to get other advice on that as I am not sure how easy it is to get approval.