“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
• Briefly News spoke with Ausie Malebo, a local domestic worker on building a good relationship with an employer

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.

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The duo enjoy a humorous moment together

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:

Working as a domestic worker

Briefly News had the pleasure of speaking with Ausie Malebo, a domestic worker from Lesotho, working for a Cape Town family. We asked her if she had worked for an employer who made her feel like part of the family and how the experience was. She said:

"My current employer treats me like family. She includes me in family events and travels, and always checks on my well-being. This makes me feel valued and respected, it also motivates me to give my best every day."

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The team asked her what makes working as a domestic worker easy and enjoyable daily. Malebo responded:

"For me, working as a domestic worker becomes easier when the employer communicates when unhappy, corrects me when I'm wrong, respects my time appreciates my work makes me enjoy what I do."

We asked her what advice would she give to domestic workers about building trust and a positive bond with their employers. She added:

"Be honest, reliable, and communicate openly. If your employer has kids, build a relationship with them as employers trust people who connect with their kids easily. Show respect and professionalism, and over time, trust will naturally develop."

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.

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User @Kui John John said:

"You have a golden heart ❤️."

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