Do your maids wear uniforms?
Employer #1 (male, 55): I like having Mindy wear a maid's uniform when she’s working at my house. Having her do so means that I won’t find myself unpleasantly confronted by what I might consider to be her unfortunate or inappropriate clothing choices if I happen to be at home when she is there. It also means that she isn't wearing out or soiling her own clothes when working for us in KL. And it clearly identifies her as an employee rather than the “lady of the house” when deliverymen or strangers or guests come to our door. In the end, I know what to expect when I see or spend time in the house with Mindy, and so does she.
Employer #2 (female, 37): Firemen, policemen and even we in the corporate world have to wear a uniform. Waiters and waitresses also have to wear a uniform so why is it too much to ask the maids to wear one when they work? Employees of McDonalds and cleaners and cafeteria people at hospitals also wear a uniform.
Employer #3 (female, 42): It actually makes life much easier for the employer and employee (provided the employer provide the maid uniform).
The employee who may have at first dislike the idea may be pleased to see how much time they save getting ready for work when they know what they will be wearing every day. A simple and consistent routine shaves an unbelievable amount of time off of your morning routine. Also, they won't have to worry about ruining their clothes or wearing them out at work. The employer wins because it is a neater look for their house. Something simple always looks neater. I think in the end, people won't even mind, anything that makes life easier sounds good to me.
