Donnalyn S. M. worked as a domestic helper in Qatar for two years, from 2022 to 2024, for a Muslim family. Her employers lived in a 2-story house with 5 bedrooms and 9 toilets. The family had two children, both girls aged 4 and 7. Donnalyn was one of three helpers in the household, all Filipinas. Her primary responsibilities included taking care of the children by preparing their clothes, bathing, feeding, changing their clothes, and sending them to and fetching them from school.

In addition to childcare, Donnalyn handled various household chores, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, and ironing. She is skilled in bicycle riding and hand sewing and enjoys hobbies such as cooking, cleaning, reading, and other household tasks. Donnalyn is eager to learn new skills, including simple baking, and is willing to take on additional tasks like car washing, gardening, and pet care.

She prefers to work for Chinese families or Indian non-vegetarian families in her next employment.