The majority of domestic servants were female. The maids in Ljubljana were mainly young, unmarried women and the majority of them came to Ljubljana from the neighbouring villages. They originated from farming communities and the lower social strata. Most of the households in Ljubljana only employed one maid. The maids were given food and accommodation, and a monthly wage by their employers. Nutrition and housing conditions were very poor, and their private life was highly restricted. The author also deals with some examples from their everyday life, such as sexual exploitation, unemployment, "submission" to prostitution, dating boyfriends and the problem ofillegitimate children.