◊ Living in Shanghai • Expatriate life

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• Daily Care

- Domestic Help - Housework terms in English & Chinese

◦ Hiring a Maid ("Ayi")

Many expatriate families employ an Ayi while they are living in Shanghai. While you may not have enjoyed this service back home, it is certainly a great help in Shanghai. Finding an English speaking Ayi is not always possible, but if you are willing to work with the person, you will find even a non-English speaking person is a great help. 

It is best to find one who has previously worked for a foreigner. The best way to find a good one is through "word of mouth". It is important to get a reference from the previous employer. It is important to remember that many of our household appliances are not common in a Chinese home (i.e. dishwasher) so you may need to explain how to use them. To enjoy the benefit of an Ayi, it is very important to instruct her in your way of doing things.

• EJLL Home Economics Service

Others:

• Fuyong Home Economics Service

• Laibang Homemaking Service

• Le Yu Home Services

• Mopa Home Economics Service

• Pai Ai Domestic Services

• Ren Ren House Keeping Service

• Shu Jin Home Service

• Two-sides Home Service

Shanghai life

• Shanghai!

• Eating Out

• Recreation

• Shopping

• Sports

• Volunteers

Expatriate life

• Daily Care

• Education

• Financial Care

• Medical Care

• Organization

• Transportation

• Worship Places

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