Monthly Archives: November 2008

when troubles with the host family arise…

For au pairs who are fortunate enough to have an amazing host family that they get along with, the possibility of problems surfacing during their au pair year is likely the furthest thing from their minds. But reality dictates that … Continue reading

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the most wonderful time of the year

Christmas is coming up, as well as the New Year, and possibly other celebrations, depending on which country you work in. This can be an amazing time as an au pair, since you get to experience some of the best … Continue reading

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days off of au pair duty

As an au pair, some days you will feel more like Cinderella than a world traveler. But luckily you have the benefit of only being allowed to work a certain number of hours, so even on tough days, a day … Continue reading

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