Hong Kong Orientation Guide

Find a Domestic Helper

There is also a Facebook ggroup called ‘Hong Kong Helpers’ for employers looking forahelper,recommendingahelperor withquestionsabouthelperissues. Send arequesttothegroupadministratortojoin this group.

Begin your search for a domestic helper by asking friends and neighbors for referrals. The Labour Department gives a practical guide www.labour.gov.hk/ Eng/public/wcp/FDHguide.pdf .

Look at ads posted in your local grocery store, or websites such as:

Amah Net

Trumpline Consultants

Tel: 2869 9330 www.amahnet.com.hk

For caregivers, nannies and helpers www.trumpline.com Tel: 2479 0298

There is one item that is an essential purchase, dehumidifiers. Dehumidifiers are stand-alone appliances that draw in air and thendrytheair,thusremovingmoisture from it.They are absolutely necessary to protectyourbelongingsfrommoldand mildew. Bear in mind that some areas such as The Peak and Mid-Levels have a higherlevelofmoistureintheair.Youcan buyasecond-handdehumidifierfroman expatriate sale, check www.hongkongasiaxpat.com

Overseas Employment

Maid for You

Services Centre Tel: 2524 6195 www.overseas.com.hk HongKong,Kowloon,NewTerritories and Macau.

Tel: 9167 2737 www.maidforyou.com.hk

Technic Employment Service

Tel (Central): 2522 6162 www.technic.com.hk Central and Kowloon.

Alternatively find your nearest Fortress electrical retail store.

Furniture

HongKongishometomanyboutiquefurnitureshopsbothinshoppingmallsandmarkets. Ap Lei Chau is home to Horizon Plaza –The largest warehouse in Hong Kong, most furniture shops have a retail outlet here.

Altfield Home

Home Essentials

248-9 Prince’s Building Central Tel: 2537 6370 www.altfield.com.hk Chinese Furniture.

31 Queen’s Road East Wan Chai Tel: 2870 1400 www.homeessentials.net

MUJI

GOD – “Goods of Desire”

L3, Lee Theatre Plaza 99 Percival Street Causeway Bay Tel: 2808 0622 www.muji.co.uk

2/F Leighton Centre Sharp Street Causeway Bay Tel: 2890 5555 www.god.com.hk

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