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Firing our housekeeper
That happens here. And with being on the ocean, you will be amazed about how often things need painting, inverter circuit boards are corroded from salt air, and just the general low quality of things you purchase here to make repairs.
You did good by doing this, although she didn't suit you, she did took care of your house while you were not three. I doubt there will be any problem but I maybe wrong many times before.
You go to the "Officina De Trabajo" which is not exactly the name but close. It is located in a small house opposite the University O&M in Puerto Plata. You give the lady all the details as to lenght of employment, salary etc. She works out how much you owe.
No need to comlain about the worker. It does not matter what the reasons for dismissals are. You always owe the same amount. The law here is always on the side of the worker. Unless she killed someone in your house and is in prison you owe the same whether she was an excellent worker or stole you blind. Good Luck
No need to comlain about the worker. It does not matter what the reasons for dismissals are. You always owe the same amount. The law here is always on the side of the worker. Unless she killed someone in your house and is in prison you owe the same whether she was an excellent worker or stole you blind. Good Luck
this is only the beginning
some things simply cos more for quality stuff (fridge, washing machine), some things you did not need in your home country you need here (inversor) and some more things need extra care because of the heat, humidity and the proximity of the ocean (wood and iron). but you will work things out eventually to optimize what you have
this is only the beginning
but you will work things out eventually to optimize what you have
yeah ... we're going to go buy WD-40 in bulk!!!
we are directly on the ocean. our pets bowls already have rust spots. looks like everyone's eating outta plastic now
Anything metal will need constant attention.
Reminds me of a story about that. Fellow wants to find the best paint he can to paint his metal bars. So they tell him to use epoxy paint. That is a two part paint you where you mix a small can of hardener into the larger can. Normally it is used to paint pools, but in theory it should last longer on metal than an oil paint.
He mixes up a can and starts painting. Does so for a couple of hours and stops. Decides to finish up the next day so he closes the can with more than half of it left. Opens the can the next day to find the paint as hard as a rock. Moral of the story is to mix only as much epoxy paint as you can use in several hours. It hardens quickly after mixed with the hardening agent.
Harleysrock:
I'm glad everything went well. Evidently the feeling was mutual and perhaps she wanted to move on but couldn't figure out how to tell you. So maybe her job performance was a reflection of her feelings to get you to make the move to fire her. Just a theory.
LTSteve
I'm glad everything went well. Evidently the feeling was mutual and perhaps she wanted to move on but couldn't figure out how to tell you. So maybe her job performance was a reflection of her feelings to get you to make the move to fire her. Just a theory.
LTSteve
I'm glad to hear you got rid of her! I mentioned to my father what happened with your maid
and he said that if you would've had proof that she stole from you,you would not have been liable by law
to give her any pay.She would not have complained because she knew that you could've pressed
charges and had her locked up for stealing.Also you are only liable to pay severance,vacation pay
if she had worked for you for a year or more.That's why she was so happy and didn't give you a
hassle.
and he said that if you would've had proof that she stole from you,you would not have been liable by law
to give her any pay.She would not have complained because she knew that you could've pressed
charges and had her locked up for stealing.Also you are only liable to pay severance,vacation pay
if she had worked for you for a year or more.That's why she was so happy and didn't give you a
hassle.
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That's what i wanted, was to keep her happy. It's was only a $150 for piece of mind. (hopefully)
Living on the ocean is worth the extra $ and up keep. I would not want to live here not on the Ocean!
Living on the ocean is worth the extra $ and up keep. I would not want to live here not on the Ocean!