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Latest post on 05 March 2016 - 07:58

And needs to go obviously, we are four months into her visa, have advised her that she will be on plane today, with one months salary as per her contract, she is refusing to go and is demanding five months salary and threatening to call the police, advice please, can't believe i had this psycho on my house.

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Latest post on 07 March 2016 - 08:54

For goodness sake, no one here knows anything about this incident, the OP came on here to ask for advise on how to deal with the termination of the maid's employment, she gave no more details. None of us have any idea of the seriousness of the issue (but it sounds as though some posters are just dying to know, even though it is none of their business) so please stop trying to dramatise it. Aren't there any good soap operas on TV? But nothing like a reality show... right... ;)

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Latest post on 06 March 2016 - 20:22

For goodness sake, no one here knows anything about this incident, the OP came on here to ask for advise on how to deal with the termination of the maid's employment, she gave no more details. None of us have any idea of the seriousness of the issue (but it sounds as though some posters are just dying to know, even though it is none of their business) so please stop trying to dramatise it. Aren't there any good soap operas on TV?

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Latest post on 06 March 2016 - 20:06

i wonder what triggered her to loose it with the kids, you had to treat her really bad for that to happen. I guess that would apply to that maid who killed the infant aged 6 months old, to get at the other maid who cares for the baby, as the maid killer was caring for an elderly woman and she detested caring for the old woman!!! Please go ahead and use the tactic of victim blaming, and turn the blind eye at the perpetrator.... A predator is a predator, no matter what job, social status or gender or anything, they are the predators. Please go ahead and start blaming the victim.

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Latest post on 06 March 2016 - 19:39

i wonder what triggered her to loose it with the kids, you had to treat her really bad for that to happen. Does it matter? That is not an excuse for anyone to take something out on innocent children surely!

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Latest post on 06 March 2016 - 17:55

i wonder what triggered her to loose it with the kids, you had to treat her really bad for that to happen. What a ridiculous thing to say

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Latest post on 06 March 2016 - 16:40

i wonder what triggered her to loose it with the kids, you had to treat her really bad for that to happen. ? Anyway, OP - it's not a nice thing to have to do, she is a human being trying to earn a living like the rest of us and may be supporting a family etc. However, you would feel much worse if you had done nothing and then later down the line something happened to one of your children. You went with your gut feeling and sometimes that is the best thing to do. Take it easy.. :flower:

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Latest post on 06 March 2016 - 16:15

i wonder what triggered her to loose it with the kids, you had to treat her really bad for that to happen.

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Latest post on 06 March 2016 - 13:28

Once the trust is gone that's it. You are employing people to assist in making your everyday life less stressful. When someone you employ is adding to the stress and making you uncomfortable in your own home ( with children !) there are no excuses. This would not be tolerated in any other office / employment. Op you did the right thing for your home and are probably shaken up about it. Im sure you feel a weight lifted now. Hoping your doing well.

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Latest post on 05 March 2016 - 20:55

She's gone to the Airport now, we had to get the police involved unfortunately, It wasn't a decision we made lightly and I don't feel good about it, I have been in Dubai 9 years and this is the first time I've had to deal with anything like this, I'm not going to go into the issues that brought us to this as the bottom line was we didn't trust her with our kids, and we didn't feel comfortable in our own home, thanks so much for your replies, have a nice evening.

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Latest post on 05 March 2016 - 18:16

Point is that she wants her to leave and she is refusing and making threats. That is why the op came on here. Not for judgement ( hence why she may have not detailed what lead to this ) but solutions ! Op - you do not owe her 5 months salary and if you feel unsafe or she is refusing to cooperate you are within legal right to call the police.

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Latest post on 05 March 2016 - 16:04

I just love the way everyone comes down on the maid, without ANY info of what happened. Maybe it was something the children did that made her lose it? Anyone thought of that? Given the behaviour of many children I've seen, some of them well and truly deserve a clip round the ear. Point is, always two sides to every story. We're only getting one. So don't pass judgement.

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Latest post on 05 March 2016 - 15:51

tell us what she did! I would probably involve the police, because as others have said if she goes AWOL it will be a big headache for you

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Latest post on 05 March 2016 - 13:15

What's the update, Lily?

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Latest post on 05 March 2016 - 11:34

Pack her bags when she's out, put them in the boot of the car. When she's back home drive her to the airport, make sure she gets on a flight. Put a ban on her. She has started to feel that you are not happy with her and might very well run away soon and that can be a real headache.

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Latest post on 05 March 2016 - 09:40

Tell her very calmly that you are very happy to involve the police. Only you have seen what she has done and if you think it warrants her being sent home you are within your rights to do so. If she does not do as she is asked then DO call the police otherwise she may run away and you are then responsible for her while she is AWOL Do you have her passport?

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Latest post on 05 March 2016 - 08:37

I wouldn't say what she did was unforgivable but I can't possible trust her with the kids again and therefore she needs to go, she has been a negative presence in the house from day one and we have had chats about it and this is just the last straw now, she is however refusing to leave.....

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Latest post on 05 March 2016 - 08:33

Assuming that what she did is unforgivable: Book her a ticket, pack her suitcase, take her to the airport ASAP, cancel her visa and hand her over to immigration. They'll deal with her. Do it quick and hopefully you have your husband there as well, because by the sound of it you may need some help. Good luck.

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