Talya on April 15th, 2008

Once you’ve found a family to work for, a large part of your work is done. If you’ve had a fair amount of communication with them, know each other’s expectations, and have ironed out the details of your stay, it’s time to sign on the dotted contract line. More than likely, either the agency or [...]

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Talya on April 11th, 2008

10. You’re ready to establish close – very close, probably – ties with another family. 9. It’s time for a change of pace – and place. 8. You need a good reason to take a break from college, or something productive to do before or during a career change. 7. You’re bored with life in [...]

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Talya on April 8th, 2008

Before you sign a contract to work for a family, there are a few things you need to think about. Depending on the family you find, you’ll be working for at least a number of weeks, probably closer to a year. Since this sort of work is different than most, due to living (in most [...]

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Talya on April 2nd, 2008

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 [...]

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