Dear Prospective Employer,

My name is Vanessa Limcaco. I'm single, 28yrs old and a first born child in my family.  I was born and raise in Manila.  My father died when I was 3yrs old. My mother raised me and my youger sister by working as a helper here in HK. We were left in the care of my grandmother. Life wasn't so easy for us but we're lucky to be able to study.

I took up Business Administration Major in Finance. I left one subject. I got a job offer here in HK and had to leave right away so I didn't get to finish my course.

In HK I took up 6months training course (nursing aide course). Unfortunately, I didn't get to have a lot of hands-on training then, mostly classroom teachings. I don't have a lot of experience taking care of children nor elderly but I'm willing to learn. I'm independent and patient. I know how to take responsibility and I'm serious about this job. I just need someone who will give me a chance to prove my worth.

I started working in HK for Chinese/Singaporean couple. No children. I stayed with them for 3yrs till they decided to go back to Singapore for good.  My second employer is another Chinese couple. No children again but I take care of 2dogs. It's usual housekeeping job and cooking. Theyhad to let me go because of financial reasons.

When I was working for a new employer, I was recommended to work part-time for a month to an Australian family with a 9yrs old girl who needs a special attention. She has a mind of a 2yr old. It was a real challenge to me aside from the fact that I have no experience at taking care of children, and then I have to take care of a child with medical condition.

It's a tough job and it really tested my patience I had a hard time adjusting at first but I know I will get used to it. Eventually, and I did. I'm still in touch with them till now. I'll say taht it was the most interesting and challenging job that I've had so far.

I am presently working for a British family with 2 girls 11 & 8yrs old. This is my second contract with them. They are very good people and they treat me fairly. I do general household chores, cooking, laundry, ironing, babysitting and car cleaning.  I don't know how to swim but when I get the chance I would like to learn.

My cooking is not excellent but I think I'm getting better. I usually cook western dishes. I can also cook Chinese and some other Asian dishes.

I'm lucky to be working with these people right now, but I can't see myself and my future improving. In HK people like me don't have a choice, so I'd like to try another place and try my luck. Canada offers a huge hope for me. I don't have relatives there, but lots of friends who encourage me to come and work there.

I just hope someone out there will trust me with a chance to start a new life in a new environment and new people.  I am more than willing to learn new things, new life, new challenges.  I will do my best to meet your expectations. Thank you.

Yours truly,

 Vanessa Limcaco