Schnowzer,
Call yourself a moderator?There has been nothing moderate about your comments on this thread!Just rather strong unfounded opinions(which of course you are entitled to)
Many people in the UAE hire maids thru agencies for various reasons.
Amongst them,piece of mind with regard to health,replacement if not suitable,chance to see a CV and interview the maid.
All these maids willingly apply to these agencies and state the salary that they will accept.
My maid was hired as such and we treat her extremley well and she is very happy with us,we do treat her as a human being(pretty much part of the family)as we have to trust her with our family,pets,home etc.
It was never a question of getting the cheapest maid possible.
I think you should start moderating!!
Happy flying