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mum05 (mum05)
Intermediate Member
Username: mum05
Post Number: 2648
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, January 02, 2011 - 1:52 am: | 
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Hi, any comments/feedbacks on these confinement nanny agencies?:
1) confinementnanny.com
2) Innovon
3) nanny4mummy.com
4) Jiaemployment.com
Genuine feedbacks pls, thanks!
Any experiences with other agencies shared would be appreciated as well... |
mum05 (mum05)
Intermediate Member
Username: mum05
Post Number: 2651
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Friday, January 07, 2011 - 1:27 am: |
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can also email me at j_chia@ymail.com |
Pac (pacmanjnr)
New member
Username: pacmanjnr
Post Number: 6
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2011 - 12:59 pm: |
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Hello,
I'm sharing my confinement story and thought that I could recommend my CL- her name is meiling. She's helping me right now and not sure if she is avail to help you during your confinement period. She is with i-kare agency. www.i-kare.com.sg
Her duties includes taking full-charge of my twin babies and their feeding schedule (which I am 100% latching on). She is also very quick in doing her chores and practices high expectation in cleanliness and practices hygienic habits. She cooks great confinement meals which I had never had during my first confinement and had great skills with my infants. I have no problems with her and extended her services.
Next, I want to talk about is the agecny. i-kare, i heard of their exlclusive nannies before....they have integrity to delivery what they promise... which I am very glad. She promised she'll recommend a great help. After experiencing a bad confinement in my earlier confinemetn period, i entirely let her manage. I've engaged their service thru a recommendation in this forum too when i was confirmed pregnant with twins... I hope to let mummies needing extra help have another option. Getting a great help is matter of going to the right source.
I'm currently a active mum in the forum but thought to register for a new username for this recommendation. You may send any private message to me about this recommendation.
*not an advertisment and recommending with no commision. |
superdaddylawrence (superdaddylawrence)
New member
Username: superdaddylawrence
Post Number: 3
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Monday, February 07, 2011 - 10:38 pm: |
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Hi Pac,
My wife is delivering in Aug. First time dad and mum. Super kan chiong. Would appreciate finding out more about this great nanny from you.
Regards, |
Cancerianromance (cancerianromance)
New member
Username: cancerianromance
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2011 - 2:02 pm: |
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Hi Pac,
I need a confinement lady on coming april. At lst was deciding to let my MIL to do but heard that engage experience confinement lady is better. Know is abit rush to find out now so wanna know more from you. May i know how much u engage this lady on your confinement.
Thanks & Regards |
Pac (pacmanjnr)
New member
Username: pacmanjnr
Post Number: 14
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2011 - 9:05 pm: |
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I'm having twins.... Therefore... Erh.. How to tell you??? Definitely paying more than the usual rate... U wanna call I-kare to find out more??? |
Pac (pacmanjnr)
New member
Username: pacmanjnr
Post Number: 15
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2011 - 9:06 pm: |
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Superdadlawrence,
You may email me at pacmanjnr@gmail.com |
reverie island (reverie_island)
Member
Username: reverie_island
Post Number: 1543
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 9:14 pm: |
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Hi
if anyone interested to get a cl, do pm me.
I am from feb 2011 thread. My current cl is so much better than my previous one. You can meet up with her if you want as she stays in singapore. |
Jess (jess18)
Junior Member
Username: jess18
Post Number: 187
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 2:39 pm: |
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Hi,
Anyone has engaged Zhen Jie from I-kare agency? How's her service? Need to know urgently as need to book her for my confinement |
Actopse (actopse)
New member
Username: actopse
Post Number: 69
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 2:58 pm: |
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Zhen Jie is good, I hv engaged her. She's very experience n knows alot of things n get along with my MIL very well. She has helped me for 40days.. |
Simbaobao (simbaobao)
Junior Member
Username: simbaobao
Post Number: 474
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2011 - 5:01 am: |
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Can I know roughly how much is the charges from I Karen? |
caca (1983)
Intermediate Member
Username: 1983
Post Number: 2413
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Monday, April 11, 2011 - 3:11 pm: |
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Hi can I know if anyone used before Ya Fen from I-kare? Thanks |
Jinnous (jinnous)
Member
Username: jinnous
Post Number: 540
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 12:32 pm: |
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Anyone engagaed Amy from i-kare before? Any comments? |
hbtan (stila)
New member
Username: stila
Post Number: 10
Registered: 12-2010
| | Posted on Monday, May 23, 2011 - 9:01 pm: |
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We have a confinement nanny to recommend. Her name is Siew Zhen jie. She's been with us for more than a month. We extended her service by about a week because she has done such a wonderful job. It was nearly handsfree for both of us because she practically does everything.
The baby sleeps with her so she does the night shift. Hubby doesn't have to wake up but I have to wake up to pump milk.
Nanny is quite up to date and even knows the difference between what KK recommends and what Thomson recommends. She takes good care of baby, bathing, wiping, changing nappies, feeding, patting her to sleep. Baby is now so close to her to our embarrassment. When we carry baby, she tends to fidgit but when nanny carries, she's all happy.
Nanny does all the cooking, cooks nutritious food for me and mops the floor. Doesn't eat much, doesn't ask to watch TV. Excellent, dedicated worker.
Today is her last day. Dread how we can cope without her.
Anyway, nanny told me that her next assignment for two months is cancelled because the baby came out premature and will be in hospital care for long, long time. So her next employer has decided to forfeit their deposit.
Nanny is available now so grab her if you need one.
If she is still in Singapore, you can reach her at 92440112.
If she has gone back to Malaysia, you can reach her at 60197733251 or 60127393588. |
Ho (jmin09)
New member
Username: jmin09
Post Number: 3
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 10:55 pm: |
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anyone has good and reliable confinement lady to recommend? pls let me know. thank you |
Yan (yan2609)
Junior Member
Username: yan2609
Post Number: 201
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Monday, August 08, 2011 - 9:30 pm: |
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any idea what will happen to our deposit? i have already paid deposit with them le!!! |
piie (piie)
New member
Username: piie
Post Number: 26
Registered: 5-2010
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 1:38 pm: |
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I also paid my deposit. Called up the agency the guy mentioned all contracts will be transferred to a newly setup company which he claimed bought over GPLS. Called MOM and was advised to claim against them with CASE. Well, will see what CASE advises. Since company is now defunct, how can the contract still be in place? Haiz.... |
gigi (gigi10)
New member
Username: gigi10
Post Number: 22
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 1:45 pm: |
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Huh? Now Whoever engaged their nanny now is getting from an unlicensed employment agency??? Will kena fine anot? |
GPLS Cinfinement Nanny2 (gpls_confinement_nanny2)
New member
Username: gpls_confinement_nanny2
Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2011
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 2:52 pm: |
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Dear mummies,
Good day to you.
Please allow us to clarify, the new management team have bought over the brand of GPLS Confinement Nanny. With new management, the current operation remains the same. All contract signed will be honoured.
Any clarification, feel free to email or call us.
Operation Hours :
Mon - Fri : 9am to 7pm
Sat, Sun and PH : 9am to 2pm
All the collaboration partners with GPLS for example KK Hospital/Wings, OCBC Baby Bonus, Eu Yan Sang, AIA, BMSG Breastfeeding Booklet, Cordlife and others remain the same.
Website : www.gplsconfinementnanny.com.sg
We look forward to better serve all mothers in Singapore.
Thank you. |
GPLS Cinfinement Nanny2 (gpls_confinement_nanny2)
New member
Username: gpls_confinement_nanny2
Post Number: 4
Registered: 8-2011
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 3:00 pm: |
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Dear Yan, Piie.
As you mentioned you are our customers, may I ask for your customer reference number so that we can assist you with your concern and worries?
Look forward to hear from you soon.
Thank you. |
w|shes coMe TrUe (wshes_come_true)
New member
Username: wshes_come_true
Post Number: 6
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 3:56 pm: |
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Which is the new company that bought over GPLS?
Has it taken into effect? What's the new license number? |
w|shes coMe TrUe (wshes_come_true)
New member
Username: wshes_come_true
Post Number: 7
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 3:58 pm: |
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Will there be official mail sent to those who have signed the package? Need response asap coz many mothers are due this month. I know many mothers have sent their email enquiries to GPLS. But no reply received yet. |
huisi (eeyorex)
New member
Username: eeyorex
Post Number: 57
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 5:57 pm: |
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Yes. I hope to have response asap as I am due for induce this coming Sunday. I've emailed to GPLS as well. But no reply. Really appreciate if GPLS can answer to us soon. Thanks. |
sheryl (sherylmei80)
New member
Username: sherylmei80
Post Number: 8
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 7:12 pm: |
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ladies....september edd....heard that GPLS license has been revoked since 28 jul.Ministry of Manpower is CHECKING & INVESTIGATING!
mummies basically cannot engage from unlicence employment agency.Mummies will get a S$5000 fine and a penalty to barred in hiring any Foreign Domestic Maid in future.this is the info i heard.so mummies better go find out properly.all the best |
w|shes coMe TrUe (wshes_come_true)
New member
Username: wshes_come_true
Post Number: 8
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 10:41 pm: |
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hi all , found this on mom website. i read and found that they can still continue for those thay have signed previously. but read until quite blur too. anyone can enlighten?
Effect of suspension or revocation of licence
12. —(1) Where an order of suspension becomes effective under section 11, the licensee concerned may continue to carry on the employment agency or perform any work or activity referred to in section 6(2), as the case may be, except that he shall not enter into new recruitment or placement agreements.
(2) Where an order of revocation becomes effective under section 11, the licensee concerned shall immediately cease to carry on the employment agency, or perform all work or activity referred to in section 6(2), as the case may be.
(3) Subject to any directions which the Commissioner may give under subsection (4), subsections (1) and (2) shall not prejudice the enforcement by any person of any right or claim against the licensee concerned or by the licensee concerned of any right or claim against any person arising out of or concerning any matter or thing done prior to the suspension or revocation of the licence.
(4) Where an order of suspension or revocation is served on a licensee or where such order becomes effective under section 11, notwithstanding any rule of law or agreement to the contrary or any other provision in this section, the licensee concerned shall comply with such directions as the Commissioner thinks fit to give which directions may include, but are not limited to, all or any of the following:
(a) to inform, in writing, every applicant for employment and every applicant for workers who uses any service of the licensee of the fact that the licensee has been given the order;
(b) not to collect any deposit or fee from any applicant referred to in paragraph (a) or any class thereof;
(c) to refund any applicant referred to in paragraph (a) or any class thereof, within such time as may be specified in the direction, the whole or such part of any deposit or fee received from the applicant as the Commissioner deems equitable;
(d) to make arrangements so that any applicant referred to in paragraph (a) or any class thereof will continue to receive the services to be provided by the licensee from another licensee and to notify the applicant or class of applicants, as the case may be, accordingly;
(e) not to make any application to the Controller of Work Passes appointed under section 3 of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Cap. 91A);
(f) to return the passports or other documents of identity in the possession of the licensee to the persons to whom they belong |
w|shes coMe TrUe (wshes_come_true)
New member
Username: wshes_come_true
Post Number: 9
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 10:42 pm: |
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just in case , u guys not sure what is section 6(2)
i attached here.
Requirement for licence
6. —(1) No person shall carry on an employment agency unless the person is the holder of a licence from the Commissioner authorising the person to carry on such an agency.
11/84.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), no person shall perform any work or activity in Singapore —
(a) for or in connection with the employment of one or more persons in any capacity, whether or not those persons are to be employed within or outside Singapore; and
(b) on his own behalf or on behalf of an employment agency which is carried on outside Singapore,
unless he is the holder of a licence from the Commissioner authorising him to perform such work or activity |
gigi (gigi10)
New member
Username: gigi10
Post Number: 23
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 10:53 pm: |
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(( _ _ ))..zzzZZ
Can a lawyer explain? |
gigi (gigi10)
New member
Username: gigi10
Post Number: 24
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 11:34 pm: |
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Haa... Interpretation from hubby:
1) Suspension
Can continue current or previous obligations
But cannot have new cases.
Whereas
2) Revoked
Can do neither and had to pass current obligations to other existing licence employment agencies or refund existing customers.
This was clearly a Revoked case. |
w|shes coMe TrUe (wshes_come_true)
New member
Username: wshes_come_true
Post Number: 10
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 11:43 pm: |
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its not other existing licence emplyment agencies/ they can appoint another licencee for the company.. but the contract with extg licencee number shld be invalid/ |
gigi (gigi10)
New member
Username: gigi10
Post Number: 25
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 11:46 pm: |
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So existing customer can get refund? |
huisi (eeyorex)
New member
Username: eeyorex
Post Number: 58
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 12:11 pm: |
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i called gpls and was told that we couldnt get refund. they will still honour our agreement as their licence was still valid when we sign with them. they will pass over which to new company which has the same name. I really hope GPLs can verify to clear our doubts. |
Yan (yan2609)
Junior Member
Username: yan2609
Post Number: 209
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 5:10 pm: |
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same. i called GPLS they said no refund. I wonder what they are up to. Why so secretive??why are they so afraid to explain?? keep wanting our reference number. I had called up MOM too. And was advised to go to CASE.
No point calling GPLS anymore because the guy is not answering our questions! He told me to ignore the change of ownership, and said that everything will go on as per normal. So i asked him if he can guarantee the CL confirm will show up or not, and since change of management, we should be getting a new contract from new company, He cannot answer all that!! |
Yan (yan2609)
Junior Member
Username: yan2609
Post Number: 212
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 5:11 pm: |
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same. i called GPLS they said no refund. I wonder what they are up to. Why so secretive??why are they so afraid to explain?? keep wanting our reference number. I had called up MOM too. And was advised to go to CASE.
No point calling GPLS anymore because the guy is not answering our questions! He told me to ignore the change of ownership, and said that everything will go on as per normal. So i asked him if he can guarantee the CL confirm will show up or not, and since change of management, we should be getting a new contract from new company, He cannot answer all that!! |
sarah koh (skhs)
New member
Username: skhs
Post Number: 70
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 7:29 pm: |
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is there anyway that we can know how many confinement nanny agencies are there? any data records showing how many work permits they applied? |
Actopse (actopse)
New member
Username: actopse
Post Number: 88
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 7:47 pm: |
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Hi Sarah,
It won't make a diff now that GPLS cannot apply any work permit on behalf of their customers now that it's licence revoked!
What you see is the past records.
I'm appalled that they tried to 'cover-up' their mistake and carrying on like nothing happened... |
Yan (yan2609)
Junior Member
Username: yan2609
Post Number: 213
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 7:57 pm: |
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can all mummies who had paid deposits with GPLS update here on the latest situation if any? |
tracy (tracyco14)
New member
Username: tracyco14
Post Number: 59
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 2:09 pm: |
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There are roughly about 7 confinement agencies. Can check MOM website for the total work permit figues.
http://www.pemconfinement.com/ -1219 work permits
http://www.gplsconfinementnanny.com.sg/ - 581
http://www.confinementnanny.com/ - 117
http://www.nannypro.com.sg/ - 85
http://www.wjconfinementnanny.com/ - 44
http://www.amynanny.com/ - 21
http://jiaemployment.com/ - 20
http://www.innovon.com.sg/ - 2
http://www.i-kare.com.sg/ - 0 |
sheryl (sherylmei80)
New member
Username: sherylmei80
Post Number: 9
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 5:08 pm: |
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hey ladies,as far as i understand...mummies are told that another person/company is buying over GPLS. But as far as the law goes.... GPLS cannot remain as a brand anymore.meaning this Brand cannot be retained.
what mummies can do is to get refund rather than get into trouble with the law.also can file civil suit
all the best... |
aabunny (aabunny)
Junior Member
Username: aabunny
Post Number: 146
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 4:54 pm: |
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oh, i also signed up with GPLS... did any mummy manage to get a refund from them? |
az (yf_mm)
New member
Username: yf_mm
Post Number: 15
Registered: 6-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 5:38 pm: |
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I have a Malaysian confinement lady called Mei Yi. She is around 60 year old, and fat. I have she because she was recommended from my colleague. But to be frank, I found out that she is not that good.
she always said that "姜还是老地辣". Actually, she just repeats all the things she heard from her previous experience without knowing whether it is correct or not. And she doesn't like to listen to other people's opinion and instruction(or she will pretend that she accept it, but do it differently at your back). And always repeat the same mistake. She is a bit old, therefore, she cannot clean baby's buttock properly, forget to switch off the gas and let the water tap running the whole night. And she is very "精". she behave differently when you are not around. She maybe able to handle a small family like only have 2 adults and a baby(actually she is quite fast), but to me, to do a good job in the confinement is not only efficient, but also do it in a very nice and appropriate way, and safety is very also very important. My confinement is not finish yet. But I now I need to put my eye on her on a lot of things. Angry!!! |
Yan (yan2609)
Junior Member
Username: yan2609
Post Number: 214
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 4:49 pm: |
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aabunny: i doubt any mummies are able to get refunds yet. According to GPLS, they will not refund, but then again, their license being revoked, the contract does not seem valid anymore.
Anyway, what we can do now is to file a complain with CASE and MOM. Or, wait and see. If GPLS really does provide a CL for us when we are due,. If not, then we proceed to file the complain.
For benefit of doubt, i think we give GPLS some time to clear up their mess 1st. And meanwhile, we try to contact those mummies who are due in Aug and has engaged GPLS. |
fenny low (fennylowcute)
New member
Username: fennylowcute
Post Number: 21
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2011 - 3:05 pm: |
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I went down to CASE to talk to the officer. They said as long the new GPLS management is honoring the contract signed with the previous owner, we cannot ask for a refund base on General Contract Law. |
BeiBei (baobeiye)
New member
Username: baobeiye
Post Number: 5
Registered: 6-2011
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2011 - 9:53 pm: |
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Hi all mummy who had engaged GPLS, i don't think we will have any outcome by just talking here.
Should you all think we can link up and write in to CASE, or MOM to follow up with them on this case?
BTW, can you share how much deposit have you all have with them? They have as for 2K from me and I have given that to them! |
marcie (marcieppy)
New member
Username: marcieppy
Post Number: 11
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2011 - 11:29 pm: |
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Hey tracy, the work permit shown that I-kare has zero? Can you share the link to MOM website which have all these details? Many good reviews on I-kare in this forum. So I-kare does not apply work permit for their confinement nannies? |
Actopse (actopse)
New member
Username: actopse
Post Number: 91
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 12:00 am: |
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Not true.... My sis n i have paid levy!! I trust there another way to apply... Is there another way to apply the WP? |
nancy goh lee kee (ngohleekee)
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Username: ngohleekee
Post Number: 11
Registered: 8-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 5:06 pm: |
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this I-kare agency is previously known as Bliss Confinement. http://www.blissconfinement.page.tl/
they were closed down by MOM for running an illegal agency.
below link show what happened.
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/2495852/3204442.html?1297734878
oh my god, now they set up I-kare and repeat what they did, not applying work permit?
scary. |
Sparks (light2spark)
Member
Username: light2spark
Post Number: 996
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 6:27 pm: |
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thanks nancy! For the link!
I was searching for Bliss website... Some mummies also PM me for the link..... Forgot about it as I'm now searching and sourcing for one nanny for my niece. luckily i'm assured to know it was i-kare agency now.
Thanks for the other link too... i learnt that the nanny work permit can be applied 'manually'.
Now I'm clear that 'zero' work permit doesn't mean no WP applied but was applied manually instead!
nancy,
if bliss was closed down why MOM allow them to open i-kare (with licence and registered) and why would they wanna link i-kare website to it?
be clear of yr intention.... |
Actopse (actopse)
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Username: actopse
Post Number: 92
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 7:01 pm: |
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Hmm...Manual Application! Thanks Sparks!
But at least i know for sure 'GPLS' WP number will not increase from 581 from the day its licence got revoked! Click here to check for yourself.
http://www.mom.gov.sg/eadirectory/Pages/Results.aspx |
Pac (pacmanjnr)
New member
Username: pacmanjnr
Post Number: 18
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 9:40 pm: |
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Wow! so much has happened... Too busy with my twins and didn't get to login till now... |
Pac (pacmanjnr)
New member
Username: pacmanjnr
Post Number: 19
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 10:16 pm: |
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Nancy, for your information and mummies reading... i-kare was registered and licence given by Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Therefore, their nannies were covered with work permits.
Its a basic requirement from Ministry Of Manpower. The number of working permits applied were recorded as on-line applications.. doesn't mean no work permit. Pls do not give mislead information. If you have questions... I can give you MOM or their (i-kare) direct contact numbers to you.
In addition, I've engaged from them in Jan for my twins for two months and honestly paid up levy to CPF board!
From the above information... my personal opinion is:
Each agency has their 'own ways' to do business but the most unscruplous way was to step on other people's shoulder in order to climb up.
Working Mummies should be able to understand the feeling of peers 'snatching away yr credit and claimed it as hers' and got promoted instead.
To be true: We, mommies don't really care which agency we are engaging our nanny from but certainly need an agency responsible enough to upon their reputation integrity.
There are so many agencies as quoted above...
GPLS's licence revoked is a FACT stated here and being the 2nd big player in the industry, naturally consumer have greater expectation for them to assume responsiblility to uphold their fulfilment towards contract obligations...or offer solution but least expected them to 'act like nothing has happened'. Hopefully, GPLS could settle matters in a responsible way amicably with integrity. And do not leave 'mum-to-be, stranded without solutions'. |
gigi (gigi10)
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Username: gigi10
Post Number: 36
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 10:20 pm: |
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WELL SAID!  |
Eddy Lim (lim_sb)
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Username: lim_sb
Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2011
| | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2011 - 12:28 pm: |
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Dear all, i'm Lim, new to this forum. i am here to understand the process of hiring a nanny for my pregnant wife. It seemed to me there are some irregularities in the nanny practice in SG. Thank you for flagging.
Some of this whinning i notice, is certain companies are illegal etc and i am sorry to hear about your predicament.
My question is, are these compliants itself legit... If that company asked for your reference receipt or so, then give it to them to settle the score. I believe they will want to sort it out with you ASAP. Won't do them any good with these negative comments.
Is there a need to pour it out here to express your stupidity in handling the issue? Or are you a business competitor?
Are you (I-Kare)just making up stories? Why are you making us listening to your crap if you are... If you are real, are you not credible to stand up for your cause? Or are you just a nobody?
Haha, your 'sad' or rather stupidity in acting as ALL parties, commenting on your own comments is quite idiotic actually, keep 'em comin... ;)
GPLS or I-Kare... why not just buy them over? Make them go out of biz...
That's called M&A in the industry i am in... or just 'hostile take over' if u understand what i mean...
I suspect this forum is becoming an FREE advertising avenue and certain companies are pulling publicity stunts for better or for worse...
Get a life, do some proper marekting and branding. Leave this page to people in need to discuss about more imporant thing in life.
Compete with your strength and not condemning others. Be a true entreprenuer, not a cowardice that hide behind a pseudo nickname to attack others.
If the company is illegal, MOM will get them, no need to do negative marketing. For the owner of the company attacked, i should be so thankful.
Enough said, let's get back to hiring nannies... |
GPLS Cinfinement Nanny2 (gpls_confinement_nanny2)
New member
Username: gpls_confinement_nanny2
Post Number: 6
Registered: 8-2011
| | Posted on Friday, August 26, 2011 - 3:42 pm: |
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Dear Parents,
Please do allow us to make an announcement.
The new Ministry of Manpower Licence Number is 11C3839. The new management is functioning as usual under GPLS Confinement Nanny's branding.
All the confinement nanny services contracts signed with existing customers had been automatically transfered to the new management. All existing customers do not need to do anything at your end. Once your newborn baby delivered, we will arrange confinement nanny to be send to your doorsteps.
All collaboration partners eg. KK Hospital, Wings, Cordlife, AIA and the rest remain the same.The pool of confinement nannies remain the same.
Any further enquiries please send to us through www.gplsconfinementnanny.com.sg or call our hotline 6363 1136.
For our existing customers, please code your customer reference number in your enquiry.
We look forward to serve you better.
Thank you.
GPLS New Management. |
huisi (eeyorex)
New member
Username: eeyorex
Post Number: 65
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Friday, August 26, 2011 - 5:49 pm: |
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I've sign up with GPLS... And they did give me a CL upon the day I discharge.. Been in confinement for 10 days liao., so far CL is quite ok and not much probs... Feel that CL is quite responsible and has a way with bb... The only thing I dun like is that CL can be quite stubborn sometimes in yterms of handling bb... So far so good... Din hear complains from MIL also... Shall monitor and see how... |
aabunny (aabunny)
Junior Member
Username: aabunny
Post Number: 147
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 8:38 pm: |
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thanks huisi for letting us know... it is good to know that GLPS is honoring their contracts |
jas (xddbaby)
Member
Username: xddbaby
Post Number: 582
Registered: 12-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2011 - 10:02 am: |
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So is it still ok to sign up with GPLS? |
simpson (simpson)
New member
Username: simpson
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - 11:09 am: |
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I would like to recommendend Ateam, http://www.a-team.com.sg/ I am happy with the CL I got from them.
The CL is supportive in breastfeeding and patience. Not only she take good care of my newborn, her food is delicious. She even offered to help wash my curtains at home.
I am so fortunate to have this CL.
Highly recommend this agency. |
w|shes coMe TrUe (wshes_come_true)
New member
Username: wshes_come_true
Post Number: 11
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 4:18 pm: |
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I am disappointed with both the service I have received from GPLS, as well as the CL assigned to me. Seriously, I will not engage their service in future. It's money not well spent.
I think I can do a better job in taking care of my baby by going through the prenatal class.
Huisi, you are lucky. |
zannelarnor (elarnor)
New member
Username: elarnor
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 7:05 pm: |
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I have engaged A team too. They arranged interview CL face to face. All the confinement agency do not have face interview that is why the risk is there.
My experienced was a pleasant one. CL is well trained, giving me a lot of tips on baby handling, what are the things to look out for when baby cries, showing me method on bathing baby, when to carry and when not to carry baby.
Mothers can call them. The service is good.
Money well spent! |
piie (piie)
New member
Username: piie
Post Number: 60
Registered: 5-2010
| | Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2011 - 10:14 am: |
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Hi Wishes Come True,
Care to share more about your experience with GPLS? |
full (yentze)
New member
Username: yentze
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2011 - 6:52 pm: |
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thanks simpson, zann,
I am meeting A-team later to interview their confinement nanny.
Will update the outcome here later. |
teenie (teenie)
Intermediate Member
Username: teenie
Post Number: 2156
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2011 - 8:13 pm: |
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i have engaged amy confinement for both my pregnancies, thumbs up for her svc
amy is quite accomodating, if you have any requirements jus let her know she will try to help |
full (yentze)
New member
Username: yentze
Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - 12:19 pm: |
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I have engaged A-team confinement nanny. thanks for the recommendation. |
YJ (apple_koi)
New member
Username: apple_koi
Post Number: 25
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 4:47 pm: |
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@Eddy Lim (lim_sb) , i fully agreed with you.. |
simpson (simpson)
New member
Username: simpson
Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 - 3:43 pm: |
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Luckily I engaged from Ateam, they provide local Singaporean confinement nanny. No need any work permit.
I would advice mothers not to engage any agencies that provide Malaysian confinement nanny.
Save all the trouble. |
Yenmei (yesenmesei)
New member
Username: yesenmesei
Post Number: 5
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Monday, October 03, 2011 - 11:38 am: |
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Hi Stila,
I need more information from u regarding about e nanny Siew Zhen jie.
Can i have ur email add?
or you can email me @yesenmesei@yahoo.com.sg
Thank's |
niteblu (niteblu)
New member
Username: niteblu
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2009
| | Posted on Monday, October 03, 2011 - 6:31 pm: |
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Hmmm.
It's a guess. but did A-team make up 3 accounts to praise themselves? ... :P
All registered in Sep 2011.
All first & second posts praise A-team.
simpson (simpson)
New member
Username: simpson
Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2011
full (yentze)
New member
Username: yentze
Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2011
zannelarnor (elarnor)
New member
Username: elarnor
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2011 |
daisy (daisyflower)
New member
Username: daisyflower
Post Number: 12
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 - 6:23 pm: |
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dear mummies,
I've just completed my confinement with a nanny from A-team.
I am very happy with the nanny that they sent to me.
This is my 2nd child and I spell out my requirements clearly, I mentioned that
I needed nanny to care and bath my elder kids. The agency went through in detail with me
the expectations and what nanny will do for me. I have peace of mind that these requirements are clearly stated.
Nanny did a great job. Nanny took very good care of her and she loves nanny a lot. Nanny went all out to make sure everything at home is ok so that I can have rest. Many times, she went beyond what she was required of her.
My whole family fell sick on the 3rd week of my confinement. We had high fever one after another for many days. Nanny made sure that she boiled special herbs regularly for everyone of us to bring down our fever.
She was also very experienced in taking care of baby. Even though this is my 2nd child and I've been caring for my 1st child myself, I learn many valuable lessons from her with regards to bathing baby.
Nanny also has a high level of hygiene. She cleans the kitchen better than my mother in law and I need not worry about the hygiene.
She also ask to make sure that I enjoy the food that I eat. Another one thing good is that she is very knowledgeable on chinese herbs.
Overall I had a great experienced during this confinement and my body recovered well. I will surely recommend A-team to all my friends.
I feel that since we had good experienced, no harm sharing for other mummies to know. |
vonglm (vonglm)
New member
Username: vonglm
Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 1:10 pm: |
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So complicated with Malaysian CL. Probably just get from A-team will be safer? |
vonglm (vonglm)
New member
Username: vonglm
Post Number: 7
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 1:34 pm: |
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mummies take a look at another thread.
one mother just got cheated by another agency.
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/5453919/6138529.html?1318393217 |
Amanda Xu (mermaid_hua)
New member
Username: mermaid_hua
Post Number: 6
Registered: 8-2011
| | Posted on Friday, October 14, 2011 - 10:30 am: |
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Hey!
Many of you agencies in this thread? Please stop! This forum is for parents to talk not for you guys to promote your services and backslashing on one another.
Go and meet among yourselves and thrash things out. |
perfect_moment (perfect_moment)
Junior Member
Username: perfect_moment
Post Number: 108
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 11:44 am: |
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Dear mummy ,
Please take note there is a sudden good review of this agency A team. I doubt that they are mummy themselves. It could be the agency self promoting themselves.
I am a victim of the online CL reccomended by this forum . I also encountered same problem as many mummy . With CL taking deposit and did not show up . Instead ask their friends to do the confinement .. .
I would suggest mummy to check with your friends for reccomendation instead of relying on the good review by this forum.
Some review is actually put up by the CL or agency themselves . They act as mummy and self praise the service .
Do not fall into their trap. Beware |
Yan (yan2609)
Junior Member
Username: yan2609
Post Number: 215
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Friday, October 21, 2011 - 1:40 pm: |
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my CL from GPLS did show up on the day of my discharge. She has been a great help to me. V experienced and alert. However, I do not wish to recommend any agencies at all cos i feel that all agencies are the same... how good a CL is depends on invidual luck and also how we communicate with CL. I am v blessed to have such a good CL, but doesnt mean all mummies who go to GPLS gets good CL too! just like employing a maid, or even a staff at work.. also depends on luck. Just my own opinion...
good luck to all mummies! hope u all get a good CL |
aabunny (aabunny)
Junior Member
Username: aabunny
Post Number: 155
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 5:07 pm: |
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Thanks Yan for the reassurance. I signed up with GPLS and am worried that no CL will appear when I give birth. |
Candy Floss (ourbaby)
Junior Member
Username: ourbaby
Post Number: 124
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 6:14 pm: |
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Hi mummies,
I would like to share my unpleasant experience with PEM agency. Before sales service was fantastic, very prompt, oversell themselves.
During sales, they told me their CL very experienced, all work more than 3 years, etc..Went thru training before on job.
the CL came and my nightmare started. Firstly, I got to know she is not married has no kid and is 48 yr old. She doesn't know how to appreciate the experience that all mummies have went thru. She told me she only has 1 yr exp and juz came back from a 2 months break in Perth.she said normally she take up one assignment and go back Msia or tour for 2 mths. In my heart, doesn't that leave her with barely a year exp.
I gave her instruction on to use sterilized cotton wool for cleaning bb eyes and dun need to clean bb mouth coz bb on BM. My bb eyes a bit reddish after 3 days then hubby notice she din use sterilize cotton I ask her why, she say use that to clean mouth. Then she give excuses that her hearing not good. She was not apologetic at all and give attitude like small matter make big fuss.
When bb cries in the night she is lost, keep asking me want feed bb when bb juz had almost 170 ml. When I touched bb, bb clothes all wet coz pee leaked and was feeling uncomfortable. Many series of incident happen and she is not remorseful at all although proper instruction was given. She will say foroget then i ask her to write down, she refused..
Do think twice bat engaging PEM agency. OVERPROMISED, UNDERPERFORMED! |
Row (girlielf)
New member
Username: girlielf
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 1:29 am: |
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Hi, would really appreciate if anyone can advise the cost of hiring a CL-a rough estimation will be good too...thanks alot!!! |
Yan (yan2609)
Junior Member
Username: yan2609
Post Number: 217
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 02, 2011 - 11:11 pm: |
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Row: cost of engaging CL is around $2K ( +/-).. |
Xiaobao (xiaobao81)
New member
Username: xiaobao81
Post Number: 8
Registered: 12-2010
| | Posted on Sunday, November 06, 2011 - 5:13 pm: |
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All mummies, pls do not engage zhen jie from ikare agency. i read about her good recommendation here and decided to engage her for my confinement..its a decision that i truly regret..
1. don't really know how to take care of baby...when baby cry would need me to to help take care of baby..when she's cooking, baby cry she will just ignore and carry on cooking..in the end though am doing confinement, yet am not getting enough rest...
2. Her cooking is also not fantastic..only knows a few confinement dishes, will repeat most of the time...and when run out of idea..ask me can drink ABC soup?? where got confinement drink ABC soup???
3. she will only wash baby and her clothes. me and hubby clothes need my hubby to wash.
4. She will only stick to her own cooking methods eventhough i ask her to do otherwise.
5. if you thinking of asking her for advise on how to observe confinement dos and don'ts, you can just read the forum coz she will tell you everything also can...to me her confinement knowledge is zero.
6. demands afternoon nap.
Mummy who is thinking of engaging her must be prepared for normal dishes(minimum confinement food), her cooking takes priority over baby, need your assistance in taking care of baby...and more
seriously u be better of getting a maid then engage her...do be mindful of good comments from the forum, sometimes it might be the agency promoting their own nannys...
Concern mummy who engage her pls do change before its too late..now my whole body aches because never do a proper confinement and also walk around to much and helping to care for baby... |
Rebeana (rebeana)
Junior Member
Username: rebeana
Post Number: 308
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 3:28 pm: |
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Dear All who are looking for CL can consider my CL - Lily or Yan Jie.
Reason being
1. she cooks very well. Will cook separately for hubby and I (coz she tries not to let hubby take confinement food coz too heaty). If I have guest, she will also cook for my guest if they wants to eat..
2. Hand wash mine and baby's clothes
3. Washes hubby's clothes seperately
4. When my guest is here to visit me, will help me to host them by cutting fruits or pouring drinks for them.
5. Does housework for me. Even things like cleaning of toilet or cleaning my fan coz she say too dusty.
6. Takes care of baby and trains baby. Trains baby to drink at xx time interval, not to spoil baby by carrying her, talks to baby and loves baby..
7. Takes good care of me. Ensures that I eat full full.
8. Listens to "instructions". Example if you are not comfortable with her in any ways, she will change. Like coz I have this open concept kitchen and if she cooks with too big fire, my house will be really oily.. First day, thats what she did and my house is filled with smoke and oil.. But then after telling her, she lowered the fire and mop the floor(for the WHOLE HOUSE) after every cooking.. So nice right? We didnt even ask her to mop, just ask her to lower the fire..
9. The list goes on...
I would like to recommend my confinement lady as well.. Before this, I always find posts that recommends their CL dubious as in why would someone post and highly recommend their CL for nothing.. Now I know..
Anyone interested can contact her at 8242 6108 / 016-746 1157. |
Koalarie (evonlimsy)
Intermediate Member
Username: evonlimsy
Post Number: 3660
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 10:18 pm: |
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Hi,
I just signed up with Amy nanny agency. My edd is in May 2012. It is really by God's grace as two and half weeks ago I was to sign with GPLS. I am supposed to meet this lady this Monday to make payment as she didn't have other days for me to meet up to discuss. Ironically when I confirmed with her timing yesterday, she smsed saying no nanny available.
Called her thrice before getting through the line and confirmed on phone.
If they really have that huge base, I am seriously doubting the data. As one, GPLS should have a courtesy to call me two and half weeks ago if no nanny available then.
I am thankful that Amy still has nannies available. Good or bad all depends on both the family and nanny now.
I am posting this to share with mummies my poor experience I had with GPLS. |
Melody (melody_yv)
Junior Member
Username: melody_yv
Post Number: 137
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Friday, December 16, 2011 - 5:03 pm: |
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hi all,
i got my CL thru.
http://www.pemconfinement.com
u can consider them. if the CL lady sent over is not gd, can change. my one was ok. |
Cheuk Ling (cheukmum)
New member
Username: cheukmum
Post Number: 80
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 11:34 am: |
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mummies do not trust too easily with freelancers too...
Recap of what has happened:
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/3877999/5999880.html?1319013032 |
Cheuk Ling (cheukmum)
New member
Username: cheukmum
Post Number: 81
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 11:35 am: |
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mummies do not trust too easily when engaging from freelancer too!
Here is a live case!
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/3877999/5999880.html?1319013032 |
Jamie L (crazejme)
New member
Username: crazejme
Post Number: 19
Registered: 12-2011
| | Posted on Monday, January 02, 2012 - 3:08 am: |
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hi mummies,
urgently seeking feedback on I-KARE agency CL named
TAN BEE KENG from malaysia, born in 1974.
Couldn't find her reviews anywhere and a bit worried the agent highly recommends her for the sake of recommending...
Pleassssse PM or email me at
crazejme1103@yahoo.com.sg
as need to confirm with the agent soon.
thank u happy 2012! |
Goh Hong Eng (reneemummy)
New member
Username: reneemummy
Post Number: 8
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 4:46 pm: |
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Mummies beware of this confinement lady call 'Guijie'. her tel number are:
+659774595X
+6012647755X
+6017718396X
+6012750091X
This is what happened:
We booked her and paid the deposit of $300 after some recommendations.
AFTER our baby was delivered, she suddenly says she is hospitalised and ask us to take her friend instead.(We called just before that and she was fine.) We called her friend but felt very uncomfortable with her because she can't seem to state examples of what she done before. Hence leaving with no choice, we decided to cancel the service. Guijie promises to return the deposit but never did.
> We tried to call her but she refuses to answer our calls.
> We ask a friend to call and she initially pretended not to be Guijie but after verifying she is a "real customer", she suddenly became Guijie. My friend told her to return our money and she said she said she will return end of last year. She never did.
> We call using different numbers and once she picked up and hear my voice, she hung up the phone.
> Then recently, we chatted with a distant friend that the same story happened to them with this Guijie. But the only difference is that they took the replacement. My guess is she will try to overbook herself and then leave the parents to no choice but to take her replacements and thus earning commissions from this.
Any mummies have this experience or her before. Any advice what to do and get back my money? Small claims is probably out of the question since it's hard to chase down in M'sia. I am thinking of going to MOM, police or CASE. |
A-Team Amahs & Cleaners (ateam)
New member
Username: ateam
Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2012
| | Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 11:07 pm: |
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Dear Customers,
We've just joined this forum to clarify the posts made by Simpson, Yentze, Elarnor, Niteblu and Daisyflower in Sep/Oct 2011.
The above posts were all made by newbies consecutively and were definitely NOT posted by A-Team. We do not support such tactics. If these are genuine comments made by our customers, we are naturally flattered. However, it does appear suspicious to us, including the post made by Niteblu.
If you wish to read our customers' testimonials, pls visit our website instead. We apologise for the confusion and wish all mothers-to-be well and healthy.
Best Wishes,
A-Team Management |
Year 2011 Mums