I am an employer now

I am an employer now. I just signed 3 forms.
Another "committment" in my life. There's been quite a few committments in my life recently.
Bank balance, though healthy, is running kinda tight.

Had family discussions over the weekend. With Mum & Dad, Adrian...My Aunt & cousins too.
The discussion? Nursing Home or Maid.

Needless to say, majority vites went to hiring a maid to be at my home to take care of granny.
Of course, when we sought the grand old dame's opinion, we pitched it at another angle...
Which was that the maid was hired to help out with the houselhold chores cos my parents were getting old...and since she was around, at the same time, she could help look after granny.

Didn't expect Mum & Dad to proceed so fast. The discussion ended on Sunday and now on Monday, we've found one already.
Indonesian girl. Aged 24 with experience in looking after old folks. Able to start immediately. Speaks Malay & a little English and a smattering of Hokkien. Good combination.
Apparently trained in a local hospital on how to look after the elderly. Let's see how it goes.

And being the only working soul within the house...I was naturally made the employer...
The last time I ever had a maid was 16 years ago. Feels kinda weird to have a stranger in your house. Some adjustments definitely.

Not sure when she'll be moving in...but my guess is within these 3-4 days.
Hmm mm...what will she call me and granny and my parents? Can she cook? Is she reliable?
Will she take care of granny properly? Is she trustworthy? Will she filch our things? Do I have to keep my stuff under lock and key?

Administration wise, I need to take a test online. Some kinda aptitude test to make sure I am not some psychopath hiring a maid for the purpose of abusing her. Medical tests for the maid, admin matters, forms to fill...aw man...
I hate such things...