same situation as you... i have hired an overseas maid since end of Nov... so far she is not that bad....but you have to spend the time to teach her everything, even folding the clothes, catergorizing the clothes, hand washing the clothes, cooking, cleaning etc... If you are ftm, you should have lots of time to teach her....
The most important is that dont consider the local maid, I am sure they will not consider your job....