Yes, I realise now that it is risky to direct hire, talking about the higher cost incurred and the nil flexibility ( whereby, if the particular maid back out in the middle of process, the employer cannot switch to choose another, as the fee already paid to the agent doesn't include service of recommending maids . All along its totally of a different nature.)
In addition, for my case, the overseas maid I have contacted don't seem to be keen on the job. At the beginning stage (actually not yet begun), there is so much negotiation (non-stop bargaining) which takes me so much effort, not to talk about the additional effort i mightl have to spend if application does begin. It gives me the feeling that the maid flatters I ccannot go without her. She says she has no money, no passport yet, but don't seem to pleadge that she will take action to gather money and apply passport. How the hell can I wait for her! I can smell she has very limited sincerity. It sounds really unhealthy if I proceed.