EP352 Hiring Help | Daily Life

In this EnglishPod episode, Marco and Catherine discuss how to write a newspaper ad to hire someone for domestic help. They explain the meaning of "newspaper ad" and then delve into the dialogue, focusing on key vocabulary and phrases. The hosts differentiate between the terms "maid," "cleaning lady," and "domestic help," clarifying the responsibilities associated with each. They also discuss payment options, such as paying hourly versus a fixed salary, and introduce the concept of the "going rate" and "minimum wage." Additionally, they explain the importance of negotiating wages and provide examples of how to do so effectively. The episode concludes with a discussion on exceptions to minimum wage, such as in the case of waiters and waitresses who earn tips.