Hourly maid services are available, with salaries up to 100,000 VND per hour during the Tet holiday season.
As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, the demand for house cleaning services increases significantly. This is also the time when hourly cleaning services become very lucrative, especially in large cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Demand for part-time domestic helper jobs in Hanoi
Vietnam is a large market for domestic help, with a significant surplus of unemployed workers. From an insider's perspective, the domestic help market in Vietnam is still relatively new and not as professional as in Singapore or the Philippines.
As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, hourly housekeeping services have become a lifesaver for many busy young families.
The main reason stems from the fast-paced lifestyles of young couples, who spend most of their time working and are unable to find time to take care of the household. Beyond cleaning and cooking, this service has expanded to include childcare, elderly care, and even support services at companies, schools, and hotels.
The market potential is further demonstrated by the increasing number of investors also entering the market to provide mobile applications for users to book services, such as Viecnha.vn, Taske.me, and JupViec.vn (which received funding from the Japanese investment fund CyberAgent Ventures)...
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Be careful, meticulous, and avoid petty theft.
Despite its great potential, the hourly domestic help market still faces many obstacles. Families often struggle to find reliable and professionally trained personnel.
Conversely, workers also struggle with accessing transparent job information. Data from Muaban.net shows that in the first six months of 2024, the number of job seekers increased by 20%, but only 60% met the requirements.
A lack of experience, communication skills, or problem-solving abilities has caused many people to miss opportunities.
80,000-100,000 VND/hour on weekdays, with a 10% increase on weekends.
Attractive wages are a major motivator for workers. On weekdays, each hour of work is paid between 80,000 and 100,000 VND, depending on the area. On weekends, the price increases by 10%, and during Tet or other holidays, it can increase by up to 50%.
Ms. Y., a long-time domestic helper, shared: "Thanks to regular weekend shifts, I earn about 20 million VND per month. Especially during the Lunar New Year season, if I take 3 shifts a day, my income can reach 30-40 million VND."
The account of Ms. LTT (with over 10 years of experience) further confirms this: "The closer it gets to Tet (Lunar New Year), the demand for cleaning doubles. If you work hard, the income will be very good."
To avoid risks such as damage to belongings or theft, families who hire domestic help through apps should choose reputable companies or service agencies and be cautious about service information advertised haphazardly online.
In particular, before hiring, a clear contract should be drawn up, verifying the applicant's identity card. Absolutely do not pay 100% of the agreed-upon amount upfront if the worker completes the work within the agreed timeframe.
