>I am surprised to know from CPF board that my parent-in-law who has been taking care of my two children for the past 4 years are NOT eligible for the WIS package. Even though my husband and I pay them monthly cash for their work, they are not considered into WIS package.
CPF board give me an explanation that because they are my family members and cannot consider informal work. This does not make sense to me.
On the other hand, if my baby sitter is a non-family member, then that person (who is above 35) will be considered into WIS package.
I always thought government promote senior worker to continue working either formally or informally. For my parent-in-law case, they have been working formally before my child came. And now, they are contributing to the society and family by taking care of their grandchildren. Their contribution greatly helps me, as a working mother, to concentrate on my work and integrate my family life well. I am very appreciative to their contribution as I can have peace in mind while working.
I strongly feel that Government has marginalized those who worked for family members. Does that mean working for family member is not considered working? This should be under informal work too.
Please look around your friends & colleagues, there are plenty of them have kids being take care by their parents and/or parent-in-law. What I am seeking is a fair treatment for their contribution towards the society no matter who do you for.
I sincerely hope that government can revised the eligibility for WIS package as I believe no one should be left behind and forgotten.
Best regards,
Michelle Chua
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