[willyone]

The maid is a Filipina. The Filipinos perform alot of the manual labor in Saudi. The Saudis also consider them to be lower than snot and treat them accordingly. If this had happened in Saudi Arabia she probably would have killed the maid. Some day the oil will run out and reality will pay a visit.

[Jakarta ex-pat]

The maid is a Filipina

I don't think so. According to today's Jakarta post, she's Indonesian. Also, her name sounds Javanese. My wife almost shares the same name, Ismawati.

As for badly treating maids, this certainly doesn't stop with Saudi. I'd say 10-20 percent of all maids (servants) are either physically or mentally abused.

I'm lucky enough to have 2 brilliant maids at the moment, one live in and 1 live out. They are sisters and if you are interested in the average salary in Indonesia. Per month = $20-30.

most wealthy people (i'm not) have drivers too. Average per month= $50-70.

The reason I would never have a driver, is I LOVE driving here. It is a brilliant BUZZ.

Good night:-)