I work as what we in Denmark call hjemmehjælper - I drive around to the elders and the weak in my ton and help them bathe, dress, clean their house, do the laundry, grocery shopping, and so on - all the practical things they can't do themselves. I love my job, but what do you think about it? Is it just a pretty word for a maid, or is it meaningfull, in your opinion? Just curious - not gonna change my line of work either way :-)
2007-01-15 00:22:21 · 13 answers · asked by c_lotty2001 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
It is a very meaningful job to have. We have people in the States that do the same job. Unfortunately, it is not very high paying. Thank you for helping the seniors in your area live a more fulfilling life.
2007-01-15 00:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you love your job and are not going to change it then what is the purpose of the question ?
A name for your job ?
Well as long as it gives you satisfaction and you are content with your earnings why should you worry whether it is a job of a
'Maid'
"Maid + Nurse"
"Maid + Nurse + Driver"
"Maid + Nurse + Driver + Companion"
"Maid + Nurse + Driver + Companion +...+...+.."
Come on now you are doing a wonderful job !!
Serving the weak, infirm and the needy....There can be no better way to serve Humanity !!
2007-01-15 00:40:45 · answer #2 · answered by madhatter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you find your work meaningful, that is what matters. It sounds like it is very rewarding to you. As more people are living longer there is a great need for this service and it takes a special person who is very giving to do this job, Keep up the good work.
2007-01-15 00:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by Molly P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a wonderful job and no you are not a glorified maid. You are providing a service to people that cannot help themselves. And you never know - you may be the person that keeps them looking forward to tomorrow. Cheers to you!
2007-01-15 02:47:58 · answer #4 · answered by rachie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are far from a maid.. you have a heart of gold. These people look to you to help them.. you're all they have. Keep up the good work, I wish there were more people in the world like you.
2007-01-15 10:24:37 · answer #5 · answered by Wicked 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Maids" are hired by people who are rich enough to hire someone else to do work that they are physically capable of doing but choose not to do. Your job involves selflessly giving your work to others who cannot do what needs to be done to survive. Thank you for doing it. We have some people in Japan who do that kind of work too who are paid by the government to visit elders and disabled people to ensure that they can continue to live independently.
2007-01-15 00:32:21 · answer #6 · answered by Megumi D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its very noble of you to do. I couldnt bath or dress elderly people whom i dont know. Its great that u love ur job. Im sure they love u. U should feel pround u love ur job.
2007-01-15 00:27:40 · answer #7 · answered by Hi my name is... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a righteous job. My only objection is that it is paid for by money taken from taxpayers, rather than money willingly contributed by loving people.
2007-01-15 00:28:13 · answer #8 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheers to you! maids clean for those who are perfectly able to, but don't want to do it for themselves. you are far from a maid and i think that what you do is great.
2007-01-15 04:21:28 · answer #9 · answered by blyng1225 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that because you are directly helping people and doing it with special care, it is meaningful and it's the most fulfilling job. and there's nothing to be ashamed of.
2007-01-15 00:31:37 · answer #10 · answered by Beanie.beanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋