A sensitive and thought-provoking question! The middle class in the colony is facing financial constraints due to high food inflation. At the same time, the domestic help is requesting a salary increase.
Empathy and Communication:
1. Acknowledge their struggles: Recognize the domestic help’s hardships and express empathy.
2. Explain your situation: Openly discuss your constraints due to inflation, retirement, etc.
3. Negotiate a mutually acceptable solution: Explore alternatives, such as a smaller salary increase or additional benefits.
Long-term Strategies
1. Fair compensation: Ensure the domestic help’s salary is fair and reflects their value to your household.
2. Professional development: Support the domestic help’s professional growth through training or education.
3. Building a relationship: Foster a positive, respectful relationship with the domestic help, recognizing their contributions to your household.
4. Some agree to a 10 % increase every year, thus avoiding the need for repeated discussion.
1. “A fair day’s wage for a fair day’s work.” – Unknown
2. “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” – Golden Rule
