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Old Apr 13th 2009, 4:58 pm
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Originally Posted by cherrypie1
General question, no right or wrong answer, just looking for an opinion. She hasn't asked yet but I'm interested to know whether this is deemed acceptable or not, sort of in the same category as does she eat dinner with you I suppose? Feedback greatly appreciated, thanks
I had a Sri Lankan friend and we went to the swimming pool at the oil company in Auh where my ex used to work. The security came up and told me that I wasn't 'allowed to let my maid use the pool'. I told him where to get off, it was horrendously humiliating for me and my friend.

I'd let my maid use my pool in her spare time (if I had one), can't see a problem with that.
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Old Apr 13th 2009, 5:02 pm
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People good money to get a pool, why should the made get in for free and get paid for it???
Like getting paid to shag women...
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People good money to get a pool, why should the made get in for free and get paid for it???
Like getting paid to shag women...
Maybe start a charging system, deduct it from her wages when she uses the pool...
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Maybe start a charging system, deduct it from her wages when she uses the pool...
Of course...After all, fair is fair...
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Old Apr 13th 2009, 5:17 pm
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At first I would have said it had to be a straightforward yes BUT then I thought about poor old Michael Barrymore. He let someone use his pool years ago and he still hasn't heard the last of it .
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Default Re: Would you let your maid use your pool?

Originally Posted by Confucius
Of course...After all, fair is fair...
Exactly and introduce a tiered system, when she isn't working (although I would make sure you have her on a 24 hour contract), charge her extra for the privilege... A bit like the gym, those pool repayments will be made in no time...
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Default Re: Would you let your maid use your pool?

Originally Posted by cherrypie1
General question, no right or wrong answer, just looking for an opinion. She hasn't asked yet but I'm interested to know whether this is deemed acceptable or not, sort of in the same category as does she eat dinner with you I suppose? Feedback greatly appreciated, thanks
Excuse me...since when have maids time to use the pool???
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Default Re: Would you let your maid use your pool?

Originally Posted by cherrypie1
General question, no right or wrong answer, just looking for an opinion. She hasn't asked yet but I'm interested to know whether this is deemed acceptable or not, sort of in the same category as does she eat dinner with you I suppose? Feedback greatly appreciated, thanks
Can a moderator move this question to the Expat Women site?
Thanks.
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Old Apr 13th 2009, 6:02 pm
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oh dear, who was talking about people with no home to go to, lol...

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Default Re: Would you let your maid use your pool?

Originally Posted by cherrypie1
General question, no right or wrong answer, just looking for an opinion. She hasn't asked yet but I'm interested to know whether this is deemed acceptable or not, sort of in the same category as does she eat dinner with you I suppose? Feedback greatly appreciated, thanks
I used to love cherrypie and custard, till I read this toffy nosed pile of shit, now I am back on the lemon meringue pie forever.
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Default Re: Would you let your maid use your pool?

oooo, as I said, simple question, just looking for opinions. Never said maids weren't human BC, I treat mine with the utmost respect, just wondering what other people do.
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Default Re: Would you let your maid use your pool?

Originally Posted by cherrypie1
Never said maids weren't human BC, I treat mine with the utmost respect
then i don't see why you would even ask the question...

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Old Apr 13th 2009, 6:55 pm
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Default Re: Would you let your maid use your pool?

Originally Posted by cherrypie1
oooo, as I said, simple question, just looking for opinions. Never said maids weren't human BC, I treat mine with the utmost respect, just wondering what other people do.
It`s not that simple if you have to ask it, show her the thread for a proper answer.
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Default Re: Would you let your maid use your pool?

Originally Posted by jdr
I used to love cherrypie and custard, till I read this toffy nosed pile of shit, now I am back on the lemon meringue pie forever.
Never wanted your tongue lashing my cherrypie anyway.
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