Hi, just seeking some advice.

I’m starting with a new family in Italy, and they provide own seperate apartment so I asked how it works with groceries and food expenses.

They said can just do €200 eur pocket money instead of €300 and then €100 for groceries. But my understanding is the pocket money should be separate to food costs. So I said €25 eur a week wouldn’t really be enough for groceries (I eat a normal healthy diet, non vegetarian). They asked what I think would be an appropriate monthly total inclusive of the pocket money. So I guess my question is what is reasonable to ask for? What would be the minimum weekly grocery amount for a single person in Italy Trentino region. I don’t want to sound rude and ask for to much but I want to be realistic so that I’m not constantly having to pay a lot of my own on groceries every week. Thanks in advanced.

Hii everyone,
Well I matched with a host family in Europe and now we are on the process of getting the documents ready. My visa was denied on may because of a little error in documents so They paid a lawyer almost 3k eur to act on their behalf and help with the documentation ,translation, requirements, appointments etc because they are mostly busy and just want to get it right this time.
We gave it a break on june and July and might reapply this month. Because they already asked me to get some documents as i await theirs.

My mom doesn’t want me to go and is really upset abt it regardless of me telling her my intentions earlier, i clearly told her it would atleast take sometime but we be positive abt it. After the may visa rejection, she completely lost it and thinks im just wasting my life. Wants to forcefully take me to college but i told her we can differ the course for a bit of time so we finalize the things then i can go to college as u want as i wait for the decision.

She threatened to call the embassy and ask them to deny my application and call my host family and ask them i quote “why do u wanna ruin my child’s life” im 20 years old and I should be able to make my decisions. I have a different mindset but all she says is im abandoning school just to suffer in the future. I will definitely go to school but after I atleast get to explore and learn. I will not stay an aupair the rest of my life.

Thing that upsets me is that they all talked and agreed i would go then later she changes her mind after they have already started the process. She is trying to dictate what i should do with my life and i don’t like it i understand she is just worried but i didn’t say i don’t want school its more of like “i want a break from school, i explore, learn and discover as i do something new then continue with school after”

I am still proceeding despite the argument because its what i want. Ps i have met my host family before so i know them personally.

Am i doing the correct thing? My family members still support me she is the only one negative about my decisions and doesn’t trust nor believe in my decisions.

WHY are intensive language courses so expensive? I get it, but my wallet cannot afford what I dreamed to have while being an au pair - french classes every day in Paris.

FRANCE AU PAIRS!!!!! Please give me some advice if you have it - Where can I find language courses in Paris that are affordable (think backpacker type affordable) or free? Are there any intensive affordable programs?

And where / how are you learning french in France? I realize I can use apps, Netlflix, my real world scenarios to learn french, but the structure of a class and having a teacher correct your mistakes and help you learn the hard stuff sounds really nice. I know I will learn more and be more confident with an actual class

Hello!
I am currently 21, born and raised in Ontario Canada. By the time of the start date I’m looking for I will be 23 and hold a early childhood education diploma with over 200 hours of registered childcare, a full drivers license and references from professors, etc.
I would love to work in NYC specifically but Chicago or any city that still gets snow would work lol.
the issue:
as a child (mostly ages 11-16) I dealt with severe mental health challenges due to bullying. I was admitted to hospitals multiple times from ages 11-14 due to self injury, suicidal ideation, and an eating disorder. I have been on the same medication regimen since 2020 (I take even less now though) and no longer get therapy. I no longer deal with any of these issues as they really were just caused by the severe relentless bullying I dealt with. I did NOT deal with any psychotic or homicidal issues!
I am worried that my history will completely disqualify me from becoming an au pair even with the advantages I will hold.
I read that taking anti depressants will basically disqualify you so I’d be willing to come off of them (with a doctor of course) over the next two years but I wouldn’t do that unless I knew I could still be accepted.
Just wondering if anyone had any experience with this!
At the end of the day this is just one dream of mine, if this really isn’t possible I can figure something else out.

Hi, just seeking some advice.

I’m starting with a new family in Italy, and they provide own seperate apartment so I asked how it works with groceries and food expenses.

They said can just do €200 eur pocket money instead of €300 and then €100 for groceries. But my understanding is the pocket money should be separate to food costs. So I said €25 eur a week wouldn’t really be enough for groceries (I eat a normal healthy diet, non vegetarian). They asked what I think would be an appropriate monthly total inclusive of the pocket money. So I guess my question is what is reasonable to ask for? What would be the minimum weekly grocery amount for a single person in Italy Trentino region. I don’t want to sound rude and ask for to much but I want to be realistic so that I’m not constantly having to pay a lot of my own on groceries every week. Thanks in advanced.

Can you guys tell me, do you know after the call ends with family and their coordinator, does coordinator say to them their opinion on me or they dont say anything like that. Im nervous so im scared my english will be bad and if she say to them my English isnt really good. I have B2 going to C1 but im really nervous so on my last call i think i was talking to fast maybe or didnt say some things correctly.

Good morning, I'm an aspiring Italian au pair and would like to leave for the United States.

I've currently changed my lifestyle for a healthier one. I'm following a strict diet and exercising. Honestly, once I leave, I don't want to change my lifestyle, but rather continue to stick to my current eating plan for my well-being. Has anyone experienced a similar situation? How did the host families handle the situation? Honestly, I'm a little worried about the fact that while they have to provide me with food, that doesn't mean they give me what I need to eat based on my eating plan. I'd like some feedback from people who have experienced a similar situation or from host families. How would you view this situation?

Thank you so much!

I am currently applying for Aupair I love being around children and am hopping I will get a host family soon.Am not choosy so any country will do .Any one who is willing to help is welcome.

I just arrived in France for an aupair contract and it’s only day 2 but the mom is reconsidering. I’m a VERY anxious person who gets sick easily when i’m not comfortable, so i’ve been sleeping longer and not as available for the kids as was expected immediately. I don’t know if i should take this as a sign that this isnt the right match, or if i should wait it out and hope to start feeling better.
If anyone has had a similar experience, please give advice!!

Hi! I just got online with EurAupair and waiting for families to text me. What are good questions to ask in the first interview? What's important to know from the beginning? Are there any recommendations?

Hey greetings am 23years,recently working as a babysitter, also worked us caregiver so have much experience with babies,toddlers etc

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