Me and my wife are expecting our first child (twin girls). Were both working away from our hometown.
My wife works 8-5pm, I work 8-12pm mostly but sometime need to stay till late night.

I thought of getting a maid to help out with the household chores once the babies are born.
I also probably use the maid service till the kids are manageable (maybe 4-5years old).
My wife is abit reluctant as reliable maids (Philippines) cost much more than a daytime babysitter (~500per kid).
Both our mothers probably wont help out as they are not willing to leave KL and stay with us.

Any of u guys have experience with having a maid / daytime babysitter?
what are the pros ans cons?

Not possible in my case as both our families are in KL while we're currently working in Kedah.