Last modified 01/27/2024

Benefits of Being an Au Pair :

Many of you have heard more about the job opportunity Au pair. But you know what this term means and what this kind of work is?
This article will give you all the necessary information on this job.

First, we must define the meaning of au pair. This is a French term that refers to the word “association”, in other words means “to make an exchange of favors”.
Currently, Au pair is a term used to describe the work that some young people abroad, which is to perform household chores within a household that receives, in exchange for lodging, food and a small sum of money enough to pay for courses, trips, clothing, etc..

However, for domestic work we refer to all the basic tasks of the house, which mainly includes: child care.

Young caregivers should play with them, cooking, house cleaning, ironing small, take them and pick them up from school, taking them to the park, help with homework and accompany the family on walks, travel or meetings.
As its name implies, the au pair comes from Europe, the continent where it has spread successfully. However, since 1989, this work program was also adopted in the United States, where today they continue to pour more and more young women from around the world, especially Latin America.

Au pair work is a work which varies between 20 and 40 hours per week, depending on the country where work will be performed and the contract is signed. It is noteworthy that the main objective of this work program is cultural exchange.

Therefore, in the United States is a requirement that girls who enter this country under the AuPair program attend classes while in American territory.
It is noteworthy that the au pair work is different from performing many nanny, that is trained in early childhood education, who receive a stablished salary . However, young women who want to work as an au pair must demonstrate experience in the care of child, although it has been for a short time.

Au pair’s work is highly recommended for those girls who love taking care children who have a taste for languages and are interested to know new customs of other countries.

To apply for this program is necessary for interested girls are range of age from 18 to 30 years. The contract time varies, but usually it is for a period of 12 months. However, to be hired must have a basic knowledge of English. Among the most important benefits of this work is that it consists in performing simple tasks, compared to other jobs.

The girls arrive at a home where they are treated equally, as if they were a member of the family. Among the most important advantages is the experience of knowing the customs and culture of another country, and of course the opportunity to improve knowledge of English or other languages.

Finally, we must say that as in other work, this is also entitled to rest days, one day off a week and some hours spent studying. Au pair work is a great opportunity for young women interested in travel and discover a new country.

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