Whether you once called them housekeepers or nannies, a few months in Beijing and we’ve all to calling them ayis.
How much do you pay your ayi? How many hours should she work? Where do you find a reliable ayi? These are the questions that always seem to pop back up in conversations. Part of adapting to life in Beijing involves finding yourself an ayi, someone to carry out those tedious household chores, cook, and help take care of the kids. For some, the concept can be difficult to adjust to; the idea of having a stranger carry out the tedious household chores you are perfectly capable of performing yourself doesn’t always rest easy. For others, the transition to paying a reasonable wage for a clean home is a straightforward financial transaction.
Introduction to the Survey
Now in its seventh year, the Beijing Ayi Survey was started by an expat called Tobal Loyola; he now works at True Run Media, beijingkids’ parent company. After asking around about ayi salaries and getting a variety of responses, he realized the need for a community resource to provide a basis for comparison.
We’re once again conducting the ayi survey to collect some much needed information on an essential part of your life in Beijing. To take the survey, click here or scan the QR code below.
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