How would you counsel your FDW if she tells you that her husband is seeing another woman?

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I think the best thing we can do as employers, is to provide a listening ear. In the case of my helper, she had to go through divorce proceedings whilst working in Singapore because her husband was having an affair. This was a decision she made. However, as upset as she was, she remained professional and continued working here. I think having open communication is key. I know of situations where the helper has been adversely affected by situations back home and unable to concentrate on work. As an employer, we have to be mindful that such situations might call for the helper to be less focused on work or eventually want to go back to her home country.

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