Category Archives: Au Pair job/duties

Au Pair in China – part 2 – One au pair’s story

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Talya

(photo courtesy of dreamstime) In our last post, we talked a little bit about the growing popularity of China as an au pair destination. One of our readers, G. M., who is working as an au pair in China, has … Continue reading →

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Au Pair in China – part 1

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Talya

(Photo of Shanghai from Dreamstime) Due to its strong economy and growing number of high-income-earning families, China is emerging as a popular au pair destination. Requirements for working as an au pair in China To be an au pair in … Continue reading →

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Getting an au pair job – do you have to love children?

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Talya

(photo courtesy of dreamstime) I was recently criticized by a host mom on a popular blog for host parents for saying that au pairs don’t have to be “kid people” to be good au pairs. After reading this person’s negative … Continue reading →

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