The average au pair contract is for one year. If everything goes well and you love the family too much to leave, you will likely be able to stay longer. Of course, if you’ve had your fill of the au pair life and are ready to head out, once you’ve fulfilled your contract, you are [...]
If you’re the rebellious, adventuresome sort who would rather do things her (or his…) own way, then you’ll likely opt for scouting out potential host families on your own. This was the route I took - and although it turned out ok, the added support of an agency would have been nice. Had my host [...]
Continue reading about finding the right family - going it alone
Once you’ve made the decision to work as an au pair and narrowed down where you want to go (perhaps you’re even considering more than one place), it’s time to start the search for a host family. This can be tough, but really doesn’t have to be. There are many agencies out there who will [...]
Continue reading about Finding the Right Family - through an agency
Au Pairs are in demand virtually everywhere. If English is your mother tongue, you may be in especially high demand in certain areas, as there are many families who want their children to learn English from a native speaker. There is a bit of a catch to this, but nothing to worry about. Some families [...]
Working as an au pair might sound a little better than it actually is. As you know, everything in French usually does. While it is a great way to live in another country inexpensively, it isn’t for everyone. There can be a lot of hard work involved, and living in sometimes close quarters with another [...]
