What a polite way to ask a woman at my work place if she would accept working as a maid for my mommy?

Question

She's 45 years old woman i guess, about 20 years older than me...

She's poor and cleaning up is her job at my work place
i just want a polite way to offer her the job
thanks in advance

Answer 1

Tell her your mom is looking for a cleaning lady. Ask her if she would know of anyone or would she be interested. If she cleans up at work then you know this is what she does. I don't think she would be offended in the least.

Answer 2

When I first read this, I thought you were being "smart."

Then, you added some extra comments, so the question is not so bad.

Do you know this person well? If so, you may approach her by saying your mom is looking for a reliable cleaning person. Would she feel comfortable recommending someone? If she balks at the question and asks insulted, apologize and say you are just asking around.

If she doesn't balk, you may be able to say something about your proposition. Would this be for extra money?Or, do you want her to quit her job and work exclusively for your mom? If that happens, your mom is responsible for insurance, etc. Think about that. This person maybe working and needing benefits.

So, extra money may be the way to go.

There is a woman who works where I do. She is not making the money she wants at her present job. She has a second job- her own business where she cleans houses. It's hard work, but it gives her some extra money. Money is tight for her family and she needs all the extra cash she can get. She is an excellent house cleaner,too. Her reputation has earned her more clients.

Just something to think about.

Answer 3

Make sure you ask around the workplace, of many people, if they know anyone who cleans houses, and make sure she hears it. It could be interpreted as racist, or a social slam if you just ask her. A note on the bulliten board asking could solve the problem, as long as it is generic, like, does anyone know someone who cleans houses for a living and list off some requirements, like part time, two days a week, with simple cooking skill needed. I read a previous answer, and they are right, I'd slap you too if you asked someone I know that. I would probably not see the compliment, that you saw how well the person did at work, and wanted me for your Mom, I would see it as a racist remark.

Answer 4

LOL, is she Hispanic by any chance? if so, doesn't that sound a little stereotypical??? I think so. If not, then what makes you think she isn't tired from her current job, and then going to clean after you! Geesh! Also, why do you assume she's poor? My Aunt is a housekeeper, and she ownes two homes, and has her own business at the side. And she isn't poor. Dont assume she's poor, because she's probably well off financially, and probably better off than you are.

Answer 5

First, don't assume she's poor. I once worked cleaning dorm type rooms for medical students. I cleaned for a female student 9 months when she graduated and went back to Texas to her husband and two children. She offered to take me with her. She didn't view me as poor, but liked the job I had done all those months. Sometimes I kick myself for not going.

Answer 6

Well, if this is something that she does for a living, i do not see why she would be offended at all. If the pay is good she would probably be happy that you asked her. Just simply tell her that your mother is in need of someone to clean for her and you need to find someone that you are comfortable with. And since she cleans at the offices you thought of her. Good luck and God bless

Answer 7

I think a job posting from your Mom would be a great idea. Please dont assume she is poor because her job is cleaning. Maybe that is what she chose to do. I believe we all work at some sort of job because we need the money to survive.

Answer 8

Ask her if she cleans homes, or does she know of anyone that cleans homes, that way it won't be like you are aiming at her.

See what she says and then take it from there.

You will lose face if you ask her straight up to clean your mom's house.

Good thing you asked here.

Answer 9

Ask her is she needs extra money. Tell her the job is just too big for your mom to handle herself and she really needs help. Then it would seem like she'd being doing you guys a favor.

Do you have an employee newsletter? Post the job as a classified and she if she responds.

Answer 10

what makes you think she would not be insulted? I sure would, and your ears would be ringing for weeks after because I'd have slapped you so hard. Also, i'd ensure that you lost your job over the incident.