// Jobs, Pricing, Auth, Guides pages
// Filter group — collapsible section with title.
// NOTE: pages-main.jsx defines an identical FilterGroup. Both files run in the
// same global Babel scope, and pages-other.jsx loads later — so this version
// is the one that wins at runtime. Keep both definitions in sync (or delete
// one and rely on a single shared definition exported via window).
const FilterGroup = ({ title, children, defaultOpen = true }) => {
const [open, setOpen] = useState(defaultOpen);
return (
{open &&
{children}
}
);
};
const FilterCheckbox = ({ label, checked, onChange, count }) => (
);
const JobsPage = ({ go, role, loggedIn }) => {
const { t, lang } = window.useI18n();
const taxLabel = (x) => window.pickLocalised(x, 'label', lang) || x.label;
const { jobs } = window.MOCK_DATA;
const tax = window.SKILL_TAXONOMY;
const [markets, setMarkets] = useState([]);
const [positions, setPositions] = useState([]);
const [jobTypes, setJobTypes] = useState([]);
// "Available after" filter: '' = no filter, otherwise YYYY-MM-DD — show
// jobs whose start date is ON or AFTER the picked date (employer wants to
// start later than this). Inclusive comparison for clarity.
const [startDate, setStartDate] = useState('');
const [languages, setLanguages] = useState([]);
const [mainSkills, setMainSkills] = useState([]);
const [sortBy, setSortBy] = useState('recent');
const toggle = (arr, setArr, v) => setArr(arr.includes(v) ? arr.filter(x => x !== v) : [...arr, v]);
const clearAll = () => { setMarkets([]); setPositions([]); setJobTypes([]); setStartDate(''); setLanguages([]); setMainSkills([]); };
const filtered = jobs.filter(j => {
if (markets.length && !markets.includes(j.market)) return false;
if (positions.length && !positions.includes(j.jobType)) return false;
if (jobTypes.length && !jobTypes.includes(j.type)) return false;
// "Available after [picked]" — show jobs whose latest possible start
// (j.startDate + j.flexibility window) is on or after the picked date.
// This way a flexible job qualifies even if its preferred date is earlier.
if (startDate && j.startDate) {
const flexDays = (window.JOB_FLEX_DAYS && window.JOB_FLEX_DAYS[j.flexibility]) || 0;
const latestStart = new Date(j.startDate);
latestStart.setDate(latestStart.getDate() + flexDays);
const picked = new Date(startDate);
if (picked > latestStart) return false;
}
if (languages.length && !languages.some(l => j.reqLanguages?.includes(l))) return false;
if (mainSkills.length && !mainSkills.some(s => j.reqMainSkills?.includes(s))) return false;
return true;
});
const activeCount = markets.length + positions.length + jobTypes.length + languages.length + mainSkills.length + (startDate ? 1 : 0);
const showPostCta = role === 'employer' || !loggedIn;
const handlePost = () => {
if (!loggedIn) { go('auth:login'); return; }
go('post-job');
};
const [mobileFiltersOpen, setMobileFiltersOpen] = useState(false);
return (
{/* ===== BASICS BLOCK (structured) =====
Day off + accommodation come from the post-a-job form's
Offer section. Skip accommodation when the employer chose
"Dont mention" so the row isn't a placeholder. */}
)}
{/* Review-status gate modal — surfaces when an unapproved helper tries
to apply (see CANDIDATE_REVIEW_FLOW.md). Two variants by status. */}
{showReviewGate && (
)}
{/* Apply success modal — replaces the prototype's old alert(). Body
explicitly states the asymmetric messaging rule: helper can only
wait for the employer to make first contact. */}
{showApplied && (
{[
['What counts as a "contact"?','Opening a new message thread with a helper you haven\'t messaged before. Continuing an existing conversation never counts.'],
['Does the same video count twice?','No. If you watch the same assessment video multiple times, it only counts once — across all your subscriptions.'],
['Does my subscription auto-renew?','Never. When your plan expires you can browse profiles for free or buy a new plan.'],
['What happens after my plan expires?','You keep access to message threads you\'ve already started (read-only), and can resubscribe at any time to continue.'],
].map(([q,a],i) => (
{q}
{a}
))}
);
};
const AuthPage = ({ mode, go, login, setRole: setAppRole }) => {
const { t } = window.useI18n();
const [role, setRole] = useState('employer');
const [step, setStep] = useState('form');
const isLogin = mode === 'login';
const submit = () => {
// Propagate selected role to app state on signup; login keeps existing role
if (!isLogin && setAppRole) setAppRole(role);
if (login) login();
// Both roles land on dashboard; helpers can complete their resume later.
// New helper accounts enter the review pipeline at 'pending_resume' (see
// Shared/CANDIDATE_REVIEW_FLOW.md). The status flag is read by the
// helper dashboard banner and the JobDetail Apply gate.
if (!isLogin && role === 'helper') {
try {
localStorage.setItem('hm_resume_complete', '0');
localStorage.setItem('hm_review_status', 'pending_resume');
window.dispatchEvent(new Event('hm-review-status-changed'));
} catch(e) {}
}
go('dashboard');
};
return (
);
};
const AgenciesPage = ({ go }) => {
const agencies = [
{ id:1, name:'Sunrise Care Agency', city:'Taipei', market:'Taiwan', rating:4.8, placements:420, fee:'NT$18,000', lead:'2–3 weeks', tags:['Live-in','Elder care','Full service'], blurb:'Established 2009. Specialises in elder care placements with Indonesian helpers. Bilingual Mandarin/English coordinator.' },
{ id:2, name:'Harmony Household HK', city:'Hong Kong', market:'Hong Kong', rating:4.7, placements:890, fee:'HK$4,500', lead:'3–4 weeks', tags:['Live-in','Childcare','Replacement guarantee'], blurb:'Full-service agency covering contract, visa, medical, and airport pickup. 6-month replacement guarantee included.' },
{ id:3, name:'Lotus Family Services', city:'Singapore', market:'Singapore', rating:4.9, placements:1240, fee:'S$988', lead:'2 weeks', tags:['Live-in','Infant care','Cooking focus'], blurb:'Top-rated agency in Tanjong Pagar. Strong roster of Filipino helpers with infant-care certification.' },
{ id:4, name:'Ivy Bridge Recruitment', city:'Taichung', market:'Taiwan', rating:4.6, placements:310, fee:'NT$16,500', lead:'3 weeks', tags:['Driver','Housekeeping'], blurb:'Smaller boutique agency. Personal matching with home visits before placement.' },
{ id:5, name:'Pearl Domestic Helpers', city:'Kowloon', market:'Hong Kong', rating:4.5, placements:610, fee:'HK$3,900', lead:'4 weeks', tags:['Live-in','Elder care'], blurb:'Budget-friendly option. Large roster from Indonesia and the Philippines, with monthly orientation sessions.' },
{ id:6, name:'Eastbloom Caregivers', city:'Kaohsiung', market:'Taiwan', rating:4.7, placements:245, fee:'NT$17,500', lead:'2 weeks', tags:['Elder care','Live-in'], blurb:'Focus on southern Taiwan households. All helpers complete a 2-week in-house assessment before being listed.' },
];
const [market, setMarket] = useState('All');
const filtered = market === 'All' ? agencies : agencies.filter(a => a.market === market);
return (
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);
};
// ===== Guide article detail =====
const GuideArticlePage = ({ slug, go }) => {
const { guides } = window.MOCK_DATA;
const g = guides.find(x => x.slug === slug) || guides[0];
const idx = guides.indexOf(g);
const related = guides.filter(x => x.slug !== g.slug && x.category === g.category).concat(guides.filter(x => x.slug !== g.slug && x.category !== g.category)).slice(0, 3);
// Hero images by category/slug
const heroImages = {
'taiwan-foreign-helper-application-2026': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582407947304-fd86f028f716?w=1600&q=80',
'interview-questions-helper': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1573497019940-1c28c88b4f3e?w=1600&q=80',
'evaluate-assessment-videos': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551836022-deb4988cc6c0?w=1600&q=80',
'hong-kong-minimum-allowable-wage': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1536599018102-9f803c140fc1?w=1600&q=80',
'singapore-levy-concession': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1525625293386-3f8f99389edd?w=1600&q=80',
'first-week-onboarding': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1484771586062-9e7195f56665?w=1600&q=80',
};
const hero = heroImages[g.slug] || 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556909114-f6e7ad7d3136?w=1600&q=80';
// Article content pools — consistent shape: lead + sections. Keep short and practical.
const articleBodies = {
'taiwan-foreign-helper-application-2026': {
lead: 'Hiring a foreign domestic helper in Taiwan is a regulated process managed by the Ministry of Labor (MOL). Done well, it takes 6–10 weeks from application to arrival. Here is what to prepare, the order to do it in, and where most families get stuck.',
sections: [
{ h: 'Before you apply: eligibility check', p: 'Most families qualify if they have an elderly parent needing care, a child under the age of 6, or a severely disabled family member. A Barthel Index evaluation from a designated hospital is usually required. Book this first — wait times for evaluations can be 2–3 weeks in Taipei.' },
{ h: 'Step 1 — Submit the MOL application', p: 'File Form 1 (Application for Employment Permit) with the Workforce Development Agency. You will need the medical evaluation, ID copies, and proof of household registration. Expect 10–14 business days for approval.' },
{ h: 'Step 2 — Select a helper', p: 'You can go through a licensed agency or use a platform like HelperMatch to meet helpers directly. Either way, verify the helper has a valid passport, medical clearance, and no overstayed previous contracts.', list: ['Passport with 12+ months validity','Medical exam from an MOL-approved clinic','Signed employment contract in Chinese and English','Reference letters from previous employers'] },
{ h: 'Step 3 — Visa and entry', p: 'Once the helper is matched, your agency or lawyer files for the work visa. After approval, the helper enters Taiwan, completes the 3-day orientation, and receives their ARC (Alien Resident Certificate) within 30 days of arrival.' },
{ h: 'Where families get stuck', p: 'The most common delays are: incomplete medical files, mismatched names on passport vs. contract, and missing signatures on the Chinese version of the contract. Check every document twice before submitting.' },
],
},
'interview-questions-helper': {
lead: 'A resume tells you what someone has done. A good interview tells you how they think, how they handle pressure, and whether their values fit your household. Here are 12 questions we think every family should ask.',
sections: [
{ h: 'Values and fit', p: 'The goal of these questions is not to catch anyone out — it is to understand how the helper approaches care, privacy, and daily decisions.', list: [
'Describe a difficult day in your last job. What did you do?',
'What does a typical morning look like, from wake-up to lunch?',
'When you disagree with an employer, how do you usually handle it?',
'What would you do if a child refused to eat what you prepared?',
] },
{ h: 'Skills in practice', p: 'Ask open-ended questions that require a story, not a yes/no.', list: [
'Walk me through how you would prepare a meal for an elderly person with diabetes.',
'How do you keep small children entertained indoors on a rainy day?',
'Tell me about the hardest person you cared for. What made it hard?',
'What household tasks do you find most tedious? How do you stay on top of them?',
] },
{ h: 'Life outside work', p: 'You are sharing a home with this person. These four questions surface red flags fast.', list: [
'What do you do on your rest day?',
'How often do you send money home? To whom?',
'What are you hoping to get out of this placement, beyond salary?',
'Is there anything you want to ask us?',
] },
],
},
'evaluate-assessment-videos': {
lead: 'Our A / B / C / D tiers are the output of a structured 2-hour assessment run at our Surabaya center. They are not scores of a person — they are a measurement of demonstrated proficiency on the specific day of the assessment.',
sections: [
{ h: 'What the assessment measures', p: 'Each helper is assessed on cooking (execution and cleanup), housekeeping (thoroughness and speed), caregiving (gentleness and protocol adherence), and language (English and Mandarin comprehension). Each area is scored independently.' },
{ h: 'Tier definitions', p: 'Here is what each tier generally corresponds to, though individual strengths vary.', list: [
'Tier A — Strong across at least 3 of 4 areas, ready for senior placements',
'Tier B — Reliable in 2–3 areas, solid default choice for most families',
'Tier C — Competent fundamentals, excels in 1 focused skill area',
'Tier D — Just completed training, best suited to simpler households',
] },
{ h: 'What tiers do NOT tell you', p: 'Personality, communication warmth, and cultural fit. A tier is a floor on skill, not a ceiling on character. Watch the full assessment video and have a real conversation before deciding.' },
],
},
'hong-kong-minimum-allowable-wage': {
lead: 'As of September 2025, Hong Kong\'s Minimum Allowable Wage (MAW) for foreign domestic helpers is HK$4,990 per month. The food allowance is HK$1,236 if food is not provided. Here is what changed and what it means for your contract.',
sections: [
{ h: 'What is the MAW?', p: 'The Minimum Allowable Wage is the lowest monthly salary a foreign domestic helper can be paid in Hong Kong. It applies to all new contracts signed after the effective date. Existing contracts continue at their original rate until renewal.' },
{ h: 'Food: cash or kind?', p: 'Employers must either provide food or pay a monthly allowance of HK$1,236. Most families opt to provide food, but clear it with the helper in writing. Mixed arrangements (some meals provided, partial allowance) are technically non-compliant.' },
{ h: 'What this means for renewals', p: 'If your helper\'s 2-year contract is up for renewal, the new MAW applies automatically. Make sure the new employment contract reflects the updated figure before you both sign. The Immigration Department checks this.' },
],
},
'singapore-levy-concession': {
lead: 'The Singapore MDW levy is S$300/month at the standard rate, or S$60/month with the concession. Over a 2-year contract, that is a S$5,760 difference. Here is who qualifies and how to apply.',
sections: [
{ h: 'Who qualifies', p: 'You qualify for the concessionary levy if your household has one of the following: a child under 16, a senior aged 67 or above, or a person with disability certified by a medical practitioner.', list: [
'Young child concession — child must be a Singapore citizen',
'Aged person concession — senior must be a Singapore citizen and living at the same address',
'Person with disability concession — requires signed PWD form from a registered doctor',
] },
{ h: 'How to apply', p: 'Apply online via the MOM Work Permit Online portal. You will need the NRIC of the qualifying family member, proof of relationship, and (for disability cases) the PWD form. Approval is typically instant for citizens.' },
{ h: 'Renewals and losing eligibility', p: 'The concession is tied to the qualifying person, not the helper. If your child turns 16 or the senior moves out, you lose the concession in the following month. MOM does not backdate.' },
],
},
'first-week-onboarding': {
lead: 'The first week sets the tone for everything that follows. A helper who feels welcomed, oriented, and respected is far more likely to stay, care well, and communicate when something is wrong. Here is a simple day-by-day plan.',
sections: [
{ h: 'Day 1 — Arrival and home tour', p: 'Pick them up yourself if you can. Give them time to unpack and rest. Do a 30-minute home tour — which cupboard has what, where cleaning supplies live, what is off-limits. Introduce every family member by name, slowly.' },
{ h: 'Day 2 — Kitchen and food', p: 'Cook one meal together. Show them your pantry, your fridge rules, and any dietary needs. Ask them to cook something familiar for dinner so they feel at home. This is also when you share the weekly menu if you have one.' },
{ h: 'Day 3–5 — Shadow routines', p: 'Have them observe the morning and evening routines for the first few days. Do not hand over full responsibility on day 1. Let them ask questions. Write a simple routine sheet and post it on the fridge.', list: [
'Morning: wake-up times, breakfast, school drop-off',
'Afternoon: nap, pickup, snack, homework',
'Evening: dinner prep, bath, bedtime',
] },
{ h: 'Day 6 — First rest day', p: 'Make sure they know how to use the MRT/bus, have a SIM card, and know your address in the local language. Give them some cash, the family WhatsApp group, and tell them to text if anything feels off.' },
{ h: 'Day 7 — Check in', p: 'Sit down for 15 minutes. Ask what is working, what is confusing, and what they need. Listen more than you talk. Adjust expectations, not the person.' },
],
},
};
const body = articleBodies[g.slug] || articleBodies['interview-questions-helper'];
return (
{/* Hero */}
{g.category}· {g.readTime} read · {g.date}
{g.title}
{g.excerpt}
{/* Article body */}
{/* Byline */}
HM
HelperMatch Editorial Team
Last updated {g.date}
{body.lead}
{body.sections.map((s, i) => (
{s.h}
{s.p}
{s.list && (
{s.list.map((li, j) => (
{li}
))}
)}
))}
{/* CTA block */}
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