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This issue has always been a topical debate.
Some things to consider:
1. The argument of saying that the maids are comfortable with the peanuts they get otherwise they would leave - i find that very ridiculous. Civil servants largely get peanuts but they are still on the job, does that mean they're happy with the salary? Enough said!
2. A simple test in empathy - the salary you give your maid, let's flip the tables and suppose it were you getting that salary - would you be happy with it as your salary? Enough said!
3. The argument of basing your peanut maid salaries on the fact that your income level is low is yet another ridiculous argument. Of course you're right in making that comparison or basis but your conclusion is what's remarkably wrong. If your income level is so low that it makes you only manage to pay a maid peanuts then the better conclusion is - YOU SIMPLY CANNOT AFFORD A MAID.
4. Lots of you think they are getting away with exploiting maids by making them break their backs working for you and giving them peanuts. Well, there are always consequences to your actions - they can happen now, soon, or much later. Even to God you shall be answerable, trust me!
5. What's a reasonable amount - at least US$100. The more the work and the longer the hours the more you should pay. If you can't manage that refer to 3 above.
Conclusion: just because something is widely practiced doesn't make it ethical. If you yourself wouldn't be happy or if you wouldn't want your child to get what you give then you know you're wrong in giving someone that. You can argue all you want but truth has no feelings.
Some things to consider:
1. The argument of saying that the maids are comfortable with the peanuts they get otherwise they would leave - i find that very ridiculous. Civil servants largely get peanuts but they are still on the job, does that mean they're happy with the salary? Enough said!
2. A simple test in empathy - the salary you give your maid, let's flip the tables and suppose it were you getting that salary - would you be happy with it as your salary? Enough said!
3. The argument of basing your peanut maid salaries on the fact that your income level is low is yet another ridiculous argument. Of course you're right in making that comparison or basis but your conclusion is what's remarkably wrong. If your income level is so low that it makes you only manage to pay a maid peanuts then the better conclusion is - YOU SIMPLY CANNOT AFFORD A MAID.
4. Lots of you think they are getting away with exploiting maids by making them break their backs working for you and giving them peanuts. Well, there are always consequences to your actions - they can happen now, soon, or much later. Even to God you shall be answerable, trust me!
5. What's a reasonable amount - at least US$100. The more the work and the longer the hours the more you should pay. If you can't manage that refer to 3 above.
Conclusion: just because something is widely practiced doesn't make it ethical. If you yourself wouldn't be happy or if you wouldn't want your child to get what you give then you know you're wrong in giving someone that. You can argue all you want but truth has no feelings.
