As a single guy....living in a highrise (by myself), I am in the market for a cleaning lady. (legit, above the board).....
Granted I don't make a big mess, but would like someone to do the dirty work (toilets, washing floors, etc.).
Now the strange part....I was talking to a couple of co-workers and asked them if they knew of anyone that does cleaning. The one person said that her sister does cleaning. I said, "good"...and started to ask questions about her, (her rate, etc). This coworker then starts to say that her sister won't clean if you're home. I said that I need to be home to let them in to my front door and then to open the door to my condo. I said that I would sit in my office and not bother them. She replied that her sister doesn't clean at anytime if there is a man at home by himself. She won't even clean friends houses when the man is home. I then asked her if she ever had a confrontation with a guy and the coworker said 'I'm not at liberty to say".
She said that what usually is done is that you give them your keys. I said that I don't hand keys out at liberty.
Now, why am I bringing this up on this board? Granted this board is frequented by lots of guys...probably single...and some living by themselves. Has anyone ever heard of such a situation? So, if a single guy needs a cleaning person, he can't be at home when they are there?
I was telling this story to some friends....and basically, if this cleaning person had been attacked/assaulted when she was cleaning, why would she continue to do this type of work?
So, can I not find anyone for this type of work (in Edmonton)? I'm just asking for the basics..(licensed/insured)...speaks english.....
What have other guys experienced? Have they heard of such a situation?
I would change my line of work if I had been in such a situation...you can't live in fear and paranoia...
Thoughts/feedback?
Granted I don't make a big mess, but would like someone to do the dirty work (toilets, washing floors, etc.).
Now the strange part....I was talking to a couple of co-workers and asked them if they knew of anyone that does cleaning. The one person said that her sister does cleaning. I said, "good"...and started to ask questions about her, (her rate, etc). This coworker then starts to say that her sister won't clean if you're home. I said that I need to be home to let them in to my front door and then to open the door to my condo. I said that I would sit in my office and not bother them. She replied that her sister doesn't clean at anytime if there is a man at home by himself. She won't even clean friends houses when the man is home. I then asked her if she ever had a confrontation with a guy and the coworker said 'I'm not at liberty to say".
She said that what usually is done is that you give them your keys. I said that I don't hand keys out at liberty.
Now, why am I bringing this up on this board? Granted this board is frequented by lots of guys...probably single...and some living by themselves. Has anyone ever heard of such a situation? So, if a single guy needs a cleaning person, he can't be at home when they are there?
I was telling this story to some friends....and basically, if this cleaning person had been attacked/assaulted when she was cleaning, why would she continue to do this type of work?
So, can I not find anyone for this type of work (in Edmonton)? I'm just asking for the basics..(licensed/insured)...speaks english.....
What have other guys experienced? Have they heard of such a situation?
I would change my line of work if I had been in such a situation...you can't live in fear and paranoia...
Thoughts/feedback?