I have been working in Hong Kong for nearly 4 years. I first arrived in 2022, and returned to Indonesia after completing my first 2-year contract. I then came back to Hong Kong in 2025, and have been working with my current family for the past 1 year and 8 months.
My employers are high school teachers in English and Mathematics, and they have two sons aged 11 and 7. They are a harmonious family who treat me with great kindness.
My primary role is managing the household and assisting with the children’s daily routines. They gave me a salary raise after my first year, granted me a 3-week home leave to Indonesia at my 1.5-year mark, and have already asked me to renew my contract.
Back home, I am a proud mother of 6 beautiful children aged 20, 17, 14, 8, 7, and 6. In our family, my husband and I practise a practical “role reversal.”
My husband is a stay-at-home dad who handles all the domestic chores and childcare, while I act as the primary breadwinner. We chose this setup because it works best for our family’s financial stability, and we embrace it with pride.
I used to work in a multinational company in Indonesia for 16 years. I was experienced in office administration & finance, handling data entry, financial reports, payroll, & bookkeeping; and I truly enjoyed this role. But in 2021, during the pandemic, the company implemented a major restructuring, and I was laid off due to my high seniority-based salary.
Facing age barriers when applying for local jobs and lacking trading skills, I knew I had to find a sustainable solution to support my large family.
While browsing on Facebook, I found a foreign employment agency for Hong Kong. Seeing that the salary could support my children’s needs and education, I bravely took the step to work abroad. My ultimate goal is to open doors for all my 6 children to achieve higher education and a better future.
Although I am not a core team member or an intern at Women’s Journal, I had the privilege of joining their Unseen Narrative project founded by Kak Ida (Misno).
Through this multi-month project, we learned to express ourselves through art and painting. Our goal was to challenge stereotypes and show employers that migrant domestic workers are capable of creating something meaningful beyond domestic chores.
The project culminated in a highly successful art exhibition. To me, Women’s Journal is an impactful platform because it empowers us to break barriers, discover our hidden potential, and uplift one another.
My journey as a PathFinders’ Ambassador began in September 2025, right after I won the Are You OK campaign pitching competition with my presentation on “The Impact of Drug Abuse.”
Joining PathFinders as an Ambassador resonated deeply with me. As a mother working hard for my six children, I fell in love with their mission to ensure that every child receives a fair start in life.
Through this role, I have grown to become more confident in sharing knowledge with my peers.
Whenever my schedule allows, I participate in independent and group outreach to educate friends that pregnancy is legal for domestic workers in Hong Kong, protecting them from unlawful dismissals.
I have assisted in collaborative workshops with the Indonesian Consulate (KJRI), raised awareness at events like International Migrants Day at Hong Kong Polytechnic University; and guided vulnerable cases, such as directing an overstayer to Christian Action for proper assistance.
Being an Ambassador has empowered me to channel my love as a mother into meaningful support for other mothers and children in need.
