*Sarah* Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 hey everyone, happy new year! :) i was wondering if anyone here has ever worked as an au pair. if so, it would be great if you could share your experiences. i'm currently planning to spend a longer time abroad this year and will soon start to look for a host family. so any advise would be helpful :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Myshkin Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Where are you looking to travel to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxKels Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I would hire you , but I already gave Greg the position. Liam wanted a manny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Sarah* Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Where are you looking to travel to? either the UK or ireland ;) my personal favs would be manchester, edinburgh or dublin - or at least somewhere near those cities. but we'll see, i guess i don't really get to choose, because it's really hard to find a host family in general as so many people are looking for one :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Myshkin Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I have no advice for being an au pair, as I have never experienced it, nor been aware of others doing it nearby, but I would recommend you visit Manchester. It's really nice and the people are friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Sarah* Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 I have no advice for being an au pair, as I have never experienced it, nor been aware of others doing it nearby, but I would recommend you visit Manchester. It's really nice and the people are friendly. i've been to manchester last year, loved it :nice: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_face_of_light Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Don't go to Edinburgh, you won't understand a word anyone says up there:laugh3:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Sarah* Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Don't go to Edinburgh, you won't understand a word anyone says up there:laugh3:. naah, i'm so in love with the scottish accent, hehe :heart: should be alright, i guess. plus, edinburgh is the most beautiful city i've ever seen, it would be great to be there for a couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxKels Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 :shocked2::veryangry2:"I have no advice for being an au pair, as I have never experienced it, nor been aware of others doing it nearby".......:wtf:... You lied to me? Liam will be gutted. I thought your CV was a bit dodgy...:inquisitive: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Myshkin Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I am qualified. My qualifications are in my sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Sarah* Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 : You lied to me? Liam will be gutted. I thought your CV was a bit dodgy...:inquisitive: liam - great name :D if i ever have a son, he'll be called liam, too. after his daddy. :drunk: ... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petit Prince Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 either the UK or ireland ;) my personal favs would be manchester, edinburgh or dublin - or at least somewhere near those cities. but we'll see, i guess i don't really get to choose, because it's really hard to find a host family in general as so many people are looking for one :\ I'd try to get a job as a teaching assistant in the UK. It's better paid and you've got more freedom. I might be biased though, I worked as a nanny for a little while and I was a bit unlucky with the family. The mother was constantly out and the children's dad was abroad so I was working from 6am - 10pm 5 days a week and didn't even get national minimum wage. I left after a month. :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_face_of_light Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 naah, i'm so in love with the scottish accent, hehe :heart: should be alright, i guess. plus, edinburgh is the most beautiful city i've ever seen, it would be great to be there for a couple of months. I really struggle with the Scottish accent, I can't understand a word if it's a really strong accent, I'm ok with Irish though, oddly:confused:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Sarah* Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 I'd try to get a job as a teaching assistant in the UK. It's better paid and you've got more freedom. I might be biased though, I worked as a nanny for a little while and I was a bit unlucky with the family. The mother was constantly out and the children's dad was abroad so I was working from 6am - 10pm 5 days a week and didn't even get national minimum wage. I left after a month. :\ actually, i was thinking about being a teaching assistant as well, because i'm quite experienced with that. the thing is that i would love to live with a host family and i'm not sure if that's possible when you are a teaching assistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Myshkin Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I think I'm gonna try and convince all of Coldplaying to move to Manchester, then I can just talk instead of typing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petit Prince Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 actually, i was thinking about being a teaching assistant as well, because i'm quite experienced with that. the thing is that i would love to live with a host family and i'm not sure if that's possible when you are a teaching assistant. Yes, it is. A lot of teaching assistants live with teachers. http://www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants-fla.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petit Prince Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I really struggle with the Scottish accent, I can't understand a word if it's a really strong accent, I'm ok with Irish though, oddly:confused:. She'd get used to it very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_face_of_light Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I'm sure she would get used to it, I would too if I lived there, I've got a Scottish friend and he finds it really annoying when I have to keep getting him to repeat things:laugh3:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Sarah* Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Yes, it is. A lot of teaching assistants live with teachers. http://www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants-fla.htm this helps a lot, thanks sally! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eff-exx Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I had to google au pair. :disappointed: I wish you all the best! :smiley: I think I'm gonna try and convince all of Coldplaying to move to Manchester, then I can just talk instead of typing. Uh oh. I think the accent problem would kick in. xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Myshkin Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Uh oh. I think the accent problem would kick in. xD Who's accent? Yours or others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoryABjerre Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I've never worked as an au pair. but as nanny in differing family with children of all ages. also I was responsible for a workshop of artistic creation, arts modeling with children. they were creating arts after-school and after (homework) but as an au pair, only thing I can say is to be respected in the family and the family should not confuse you as sevante. be integrated into the family where you work, is important. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxKels Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I think I'm gonna try and convince all of Coldplaying to move to Manchester, then I can just shag instead of dreaming. :dozey: lulz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Myshkin Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Ouch :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Ooooh right in the kissa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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