How much for a maid in Medellin.

eywed says on Apr 8, 2008, 19:27:

Bump it up.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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Lisa Zee says on Apr 8, 2008, 19:27:

They cost about $25 to 30.000 pesos per day, people usually pay for their bus fare. ( I do and I tip them also) so by the month will be less. But don`t count on them to go shopping, you do the shopping, they don`t drive or have a car. Maids have all kinds or benefits also, like heath care, and all the things that any worker has in Colombia.
There are some maids that make a lot more than others, it is very common now days to have them by the day, they will cook breakfast, lunch and dinner and clean the house, and iron your clothes.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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vicshere says on Apr 8, 2008, 19:29:

you should pay
minuum wage 430,000 or around there
your part of health insuranse about 40,000
pay your part of pension 40,000
pay for food ???
vacations like 10 %
censisiats like 5 %
and a couple of other things 5%
this way you will be legal

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Lisa Zee says on Apr 8, 2008, 19:40:

I said if she lives at the house is less. I don`t remember, but I would say $200.00 dollars or $250.00 per month, with Sundays off or maybe Sat and Sun.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Bill Turley (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 8, 2008, 19:45:

JGD (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 8, 2008, 19:59:

JGD (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 8, 2008, 20:10:

RAAAY says on Apr 8, 2008, 20:19:

Yep..............not to expensive..........and most of them are still not worth it..........

It's better to pay everything according to the book.............and make sure you have a comfortable seat for her.........you'll go through 30 of them that are fond of sitting on their ass, before you find one that is worth keeping..............sorry.......not 30..........probably 50...


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Lisa Zee says on Apr 8, 2008, 20:26:

You must ask for references, be very careful, who you have in in your home, lazy has not been the biggest problem, stilling from you is.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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RAAAY says on Apr 8, 2008, 20:28:

The ones I had were to lazy to steal.................but, I get your point.


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DodgerDogs says on Apr 8, 2008, 20:43:

If you are willing to pay, a maid min wage , you will have hundreds wanting the job.
As most maids make 250,000 pesos or less. Always set the rules of the job before hand.
The average maid works 07:am to 5:pm Mon thru Fri and 07 - 12 Sat with Sundays off
Also the maids from 30 to 40 years old , seem to be the reliable.

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vicshere says on Apr 8, 2008, 20:45:

yes but when you pay 250,000 you leave yourself open for other problem that you dont need as a gringo

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RAAAY says on Apr 8, 2008, 20:45:

They are Colombian !!!................how the f*k could they be " reliable " ???


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.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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tejasmarcos says on Apr 8, 2008, 20:46:

a man needs a maid....

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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chrispej says on Apr 8, 2008, 20:47:

".........Its useless to argue with ignorance"

True, but you can have fun with it..........

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RAAAY says on Apr 8, 2008, 20:48:

Too true tejas...................and anyway.............if she's between 16 and 18, with big titties and a nice ass.................who cares if she can cook or clean..............


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tejasmarcos says on Apr 8, 2008, 20:49:

listo

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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DodgerDogs says on Apr 8, 2008, 20:53:

Maids do not fall under the min wage and insurance rule.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.Martin Luther King:

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RAAAY says on Apr 8, 2008, 20:56:

Good news.............but not entirely accurate...........

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.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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Lisa Zee says on Apr 8, 2008, 21:02:

My advise to women, do not hire a too cute maid, if you want to keep your husband, I know of few cases, specially 'foreigner husbands', Colombians don`t go too much for the uneducated type, pero "que los hay los hay"

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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DodgerDogs says on Apr 8, 2008, 21:02:

RAAAY: Ask the laywer Estaban , they fall under the domestic help rule.
I will bet un million de pesos about that , as I once had one threaten to file on me.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.Martin Luther King:

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RAAAY says on Apr 8, 2008, 21:07:

DD.........I know several people that have had them go to the dept looking for all sorts of back benifits.....money......holidays etc etc............actually....three people have said it to me............there must be something to it..........

And...you just said....... the domestic help " rule ".

Where is my million ?

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DodgerDogs says on Apr 8, 2008, 21:13:

RAAAY: If you take the bet , and if I am wrong I will pay. I am not trumposo , if I loose I will pay.
So tell me do we have a bet about servico muchacha's or not , as if I win , I will also collect.

Colombia law has to much interpretation , for me to give legal advise, unless I know for a fact.
I would not tell a man to fish a dry river , as a man is only as good as his word.
apuesta si o no.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.Martin Luther King:

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RAAAY says on Apr 8, 2008, 21:22:

DD........a bet ??...I don't even know what the dis-agreement is.

Are you saying there are no laws governing the employment of domestic help. Am I saying that there are.?

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Apr 8, 2008, 21:23:

You're allowed to pay 30% of the live-in-maid's salary in side benefits: room and board etc. Las prestaciones sociales, the social benefits (cesantía, ,vacaciones )are based on 100% of the salary, which usually means on salario minimo.

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tejasmarcos says on Apr 8, 2008, 21:24:

ray - wanna go fishin in rio medellin. bring yer wallet.... ;)

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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DodgerDogs says on Apr 8, 2008, 21:26:

Ray: I was talking about having to pay a maid min wage and insurance.
It is all good though , as Medellin is too far and too crowded, to go to pay or collect a bet.
Do you make home from the EEUU okay, or are you still there ?

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.Martin Luther King:

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RAAAY says on Apr 8, 2008, 21:30:

I think I won............where's me friggin million......??

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RAAAY says on Apr 8, 2008, 21:31:

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee....................

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DodgerDogs says on Apr 8, 2008, 21:38:

Ray: Thinking and knowing is two different dogs, one fetches and one wags his tail.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.Martin Luther King:

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Apr 8, 2008, 23:48:

The Work Code that regulates all employment in Colombia has very specific regulations about the domestic employees; salaries, working conditions, hours, prestaciones. What were you guys thinking?

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poco says on Apr 9, 2008, 00:23:

Quote: The Work Code that regulates all employment in Colombia has very specific regulations about the domestic employees; salaries, working conditions, hours, prestaciones. What were you guys thinking?

How dare you ask intelligent questions or make statements that make sense !!!!

http://www.proexport.com.co/vbecontent/NewsDetail.asp?ID=5519&IDCompan...

Colombian Chickens are crowing about the new President of the U.S. who will assure that From each according to their ability to each according to their need.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Apr 9, 2008, 03:29:

This Work Code dates back to 1955 and has been revised many times after that making minor changes; like for example the work hours for domestic help that live in the homes of their patrons may nor exceed 10 hrs a day; prima is not longer obligatory etc.

Any employee who's treated unlawfully can take his/her employer to Work Courts for retrification and amends. It's just that not all domestic employees know how to read and write....beyond the level of a third grader.

We had the Work Code home and paid all our personnel, teachers, chauffeur, cleaning personnel, domestics according to the law. Perhaps that's the reason we never became rich in Colombia...but I'm sure there are plenty of people who DO follow the rules.

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lpdiver says on Apr 9, 2008, 13:48:

American,

Nowadays the jefe is expected to fulfill the needs of the maid. jejeje

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Remember what the monkey says, "Fuck money it's free"

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poco says on Apr 9, 2008, 14:12:

Quote: Any employee who's treated unlawfully can take his/her employer to Work Courts for retrification and amends. It's just that not all domestic employees know how to read and write....beyond the level of a third grader.

We had the Work Code home and paid all our personnel, teachers, chauffeur, cleaning personnel, domestics according to the law. Perhaps that's the reason we never became rich in Colombia...but I'm sure there are plenty of people who DO follow the rules.
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Hummm, you've been hitting on all cylinders lately.,, using synfuel of course.

Yes,, many Colombians working the lower levels don't know the law,, BUT,, they are learning quickly, even with a 3rd grade education,,, especially when they see $$$$$$$$$ ($=peso).

Vics posted some good advice,, for how long? years?

Your comment on paying the required rate and probably not getting rich,, why,,, it almost brings tears to my eyes. This is one reason I DO NOT do a LOT of things,, they are JUST NOT RIGHT or have great potential to cause problems, life is tooooo short for problems.

Those having a problem doing RIGHT are either greedy, don't have the money or don't want to spend what it costs to do right. Cheating the system,, not correct in any way shape or form,,, the system is the system and especially applies if you are a foreigner.

Let the Colombians cheat the system.

Want to know why I hope a gringo never lives within 50 miles,, well,, this is a big part of the equation. They are ignorant about the system and telling them the situation only results in them moving from ignorance to stupidity.

Colombian Chickens are crowing about the new President of the U.S. who will assure that From each according to their ability to each according to their need.

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Juanes says on Apr 9, 2008, 15:30:

muy buenas parce, yo puedo limpiar su casita en medellin por doce mil cada vez, cuantos salas y banos y camas tienes alla papito, mandarme un mensaje pronto y nos vemos.

chau

su marika

http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Juanes/

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DodgerDogs says on Apr 9, 2008, 15:41:

Robi: except for your Poblado maids, most over 80% earn less than min wage.
Do some calling to Smrt or ask on the street, very few mades make over 350,000
per month . A fulltime maid does not work a straight labor shift, she gets free food and transport, and works probally 4- 6 hrs in a full day.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.Martin Luther King:

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RAAAY says on Apr 9, 2008, 17:30:

DD..............I want my million ........and none of that Peso crap..


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DodgerDogs says on Apr 9, 2008, 17:38:

Ray: It is waiting at calle 8 and Sago ave in little Habana, in Perez tienda , tell them the gringo from
Colombia sent you. Also please p/u 25 million more and bring me the cambio..
Good luck stay awake and don't let the computer give you a headache.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.Martin Luther King:

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JGD (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 9, 2008, 17:42: