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Bengaluru-based Iuliia Aslamova pays her househelp Rs 45000
What would make someone pay ₹45,000 a month to their house help in India?
For Bengaluru-based Russian woman Iuliia Aslamova, it is not about luxury. It is about mindset, respect, and growth.
In a viral Instagram post, Aslamova explained her philosophy behind treating household employees like professionals, with interviews, KPIs, and yearly hikes.
Her post has divided the internet, with some praising her progressive approach and others questioning its practicality.
Russian Woman Pays ₹45,000 to Her House Help
In her post, Aslamova shared that she takes pride in the fact that no employee has ever resigned from her until she let them go.
“My biggest pride and honor in life is that there hasn’t been a single person who resigned from me until I let them go. I push people for growth and I build relationships for years.” Yulia shared.
When hiring a nanny for her daughter, Elina, in Bengaluru, Aslamova said she conducted over 20 interviews before finalizing one. The goal, she explained, was not just to find someone to help around the house but to find a person with the right mindset and long-term potential.
“Let’s pay well,” she wrote, “which is not that significant compared to our daughter’s safety, happiness, and most importantly, the mindset of the person.”
Why Iuliia Pays Her House Help ₹45,000
Over time, Aslamova implemented a structured, growth-oriented approach.
During the first year, she gave her nanny a 10 percent salary hike, followed by the introduction of a KPI-based system to reward performance. In the third year, she offered a full-time position with a 1.7x salary increase, training opportunities, and support to learn driving.
“Now the nanny is getting her driving license and will soon drive Elina to classes,”she said, adding that her promise was simple:“If you go with me, I will take care of you.”
She also challenged a common stereotype about domestic workers in India. “Most people say ‘they just run away.’ I disagree,” she wrote. “Think of other people’s jobs the same way you think of your own, regardless of designation.”
Aslamova’s post struck a chord online, not just for the salary she pays but for her deeper message about dignity and professionalism in domestic work. She ended her note with a powerful reminder: “If you treat people badly, karma will reach you.”