connecting with “non” Au Pairs – also a must

While having friends who are au pairs is important, it is also important to have social contacts who are not doing the exact same thing you are. There are a few reasons for this. For one, spending time with the same type of people can get old. Would you really only want to hang out with other professional babysitters? While friendships with other au pairs is beneficial, you don’t want to limit yourself. Some au pairs cling to each other for dear life, failing to recognize the benefits of having friends in other places.

Making an effort to find friends, whether locals or other foreigners like yourself, who are not au pairs will add to your experience. Expanding your social circle with people from different walks of life is always good, especially in a foreign country, where your connections are limited to begin with. If you meet and embrace a variety of people, you will learn about other cultures, career paths, and lifestyles. In addition to having an interesting circle of friends, you will also bring your own unique experience to the table.