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Employer questions live-in house help using AC all night long: ‘I’m worried about the cost’
The employer noted that none of her previous live-in helpers had ever used the air conditioning overnight.
An employer sparked debate online after asking if domestic helpers in Singapore are typically allowed overnight air conditioning. Worried about escalating electricity bills after their helper used the unit all night, the employer sought advice on setting boundaries, prompting users to stress worker comfort and humane living conditions.
“Aircon for helper?” a Reddit user wrote. The employer continued that they recently hired a new helper who has a room to herself and is good at her work.