“Keep Being an Awesome Boss”: Woman Shows Close Bond With Domestic Worker, SA Touched

“Keep Being an Awesome Boss”: Woman Shows Close Bond With Domestic Worker, SA Touched

  • A woman and her domestic worker warmed many hearts online after she shared a moment of fun and laughter between the two of them
  • The duo's sweet display of their strong bond was shared on Facebook, where it quickly gained many views
  • Social media users rushed to the woman's feed, filling it with sweet comments and praising their strong bond, which many attributed to the trust they had in each other
Facebook users were entertained by two women who showed off their beautiful relationship
A woman and her domestic worker enjoyed a hilarious moment while playing at home. Image: Shiela Mae Jenkinson
Source: Facebook

It is always heartwarming to see a beautiful relationship between workers and their employers, and one local woman showed that the relationship between her and her domestic worker was more than just boss and employee—it was more like a family and friendship bond.

The clip was shared by the employer, on her Facebook page Shiela Mae Jenkinson, leaving viewers giggling while others praised her for being a good boss and friend to her helper.

The duo enjoy a humorous moment together

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The clip begins with the domestic worker and employer both sitting on the same couch, laughing uncontrollably. The helper playfully pushes her a few times until the woman falls to the floor, still rolling with laughter. The woman, who is holding what looks like a pizza box, gets up from the ground and goes to hit the helper with it, both of them still amused and laughing.

Watch the Facebook video below:

Mzansi loves the domestic worker and her boss

Social media users joined in the laughter, taking to the comment section to share their amusement. Many said that if they didn’t know they were employer and employee, they would have mistaken them for family or close friends. Others expressed how beautiful it was to see such a relationship, calling for more videos of the duo's content.

Mzansi peeps thanked a lady for treating her domestic worker like a family
An employer and her displayed their good relationship, in a video that left many social media users moved. Image: Shiela Mae Jenkinson
Source: Facebook

User @Kui John John said:

"You have a golden heart ❤️."

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User @Kobren Saddler shared:

"Maybe it's because you posted about having one black at your wedding over 50 fake friends🤷🏾‍♀️."

User @Verina Reenen added:

"You two are just amazing💕."

User @Eldehlia Monique commenetd:

"😂It's because you treat her like family and you feel like she is your friend.... And she feels it's too... It's very beautiful to see such a beautiful relationship .. especially this what you guys have."

User @Tumane Michael Lesetla shared:

"You are the one who first forgot that you are her boss. 🤣🤣🤣 I love this for your family."

User @Khalipha Mamiya Gcwanini said:

"Keep being an awesome boss! Your kindness and empathy are truly inspiring and make a huge difference in people's lives 💛 ✨️."

3 Briefly News articles about domestic workers

  • A woman forgot some of the things she needed at home while on her way to work and returned to find her helper grilling meat and preparing vegetables just for herself.
  • A domestic worker detailed how she landed a job at a wealthy family’s home, advising others to go after what they want and not be afraid to approach people.
  • A 27-year-old domestic worker shared how easy and flexible her hours were since joining the Sweepsouth agency, adding that she was also studying at Unisa as she had time to do so.

Source: Briefly News

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za