You only get one shot at giving yourself enough time to really plan where you want to go and to actually speak directly to your potential host family.
While you’re still in the safety of your own home, you have all the time in the world to make the right decision for yourself. Once you find yourself in a strange land with your visa ticking down to expire, you’re no longer in a position of power.
Our guide will ensure that you consider all aspects of the role and don’t get caught up in the excitement of moving to America to live and work. Of course, it is an exciting time and the book is not intended to dampen your enthusiasm in any way.
Quite the opposite, in fact.
By encouraging you to consider the downsides to your Au Pair experience, this book will help you implement strategies to overcome them. Thorough planning will make you feel more confident in the program and your responsibilities.
And it will help you avoid some of the most common problems that might happen to you.