Society & Culture
In this episode I sit down with Anne from the Phillippines the day before she is due to leave Hong Kong and go back home after 8 years living here.YouTube version: https://youtu.be/tnTy8bjU_NUAnne’s YouTube channel - https://youtube.com/channel/UClfVUHKzIyjT98vT4TGRdJwWe discuss:4:40 Anne is leaving HK, been here for 8 years, we talk about the restrictions, limitations with a domestic worker visa. 8:30 Typical working hours discussion, how limited it is. 11:40 Can't claim residency. What happens if you have a child here?14:40 Where have you visited in HK? First year was difficult due to lack of money, and working part time and working public holidays for double pay. Reasons for not being able to stay out and extra perks of Chinese new year. 20:00 what is the minimum wage? and is it a lot of money?23:40 Agency fees and repaying that money back. Working part time on days off to get more money. 27:30 Not being able to say more to family giving more pressure to dh workers. People back home don't understand how difficult life can be. Employers don't have consideration. 30:00 is there a shortage of women in Phillipeans34:05 Bonaqua water advert. 34:20 western bosses are more desirable because of their attitudes. 38:20 my view of Chinese homes as an english teacher. 41:10 Perspectives of people back home - raising other people's children. Growing up without parents. 54:10 Cultural traditions and expectations. Does religious beliefs play their part. 59:00 what will you do when you get back? Working on a YouTube channel. 1:01:40 now being the smartest person in the room.01:10:10 I watched a movie 01:10:00 we're leaving