11th Jul 2025
1. 🕰️ What does a typical weekday look like in your family? Follow-up: • Who is usually at home during the day? • Are your work hours fairly regular or do they often change? 🚩 Red Flags: Both parents are rarely home, no clear structure. One parent is always away; the other is also unavailable. Au pair expected to handle...
27th Jun 2025
When it comes to the au pair experience, honesty isn’t just the best policy—it’s the foundation for a happy, harmonious household. At auost, we believe that open communication between au pairs and host families is the secret to a successful match. But sometimes, au pairs unintentionally (or intentionally) leave out important details that lead to misunderstandings, communication breakdowns, and, unfortunately,...
6th Jun 2025
Do you dream of going to Germany as an au pair? Do you want to experience new cultures, improve your German, and support a family in their daily lives? Then you've come to the right place. Why Germany? Germany is a popular destination for au pairs – because of its excellent infrastructure, safety, and many opportunities for further education. Many...
30th May 2025
When people talk about being an au pair, they often focus on the visible tasks: feeding kids, school runs, bath time, bedtime. But one of the most important — and often invisible — aspects of this job is emotional labor. The Hidden Work Behind the Smiles Every single day, I do more than just care for children — I support their emotional world....
23rd May 2025
Ever wondered what it’s really like to live a day in the life of an au pair in Europe? It’s a mix of structure and spontaneity, routines and surprises — and every day brings something new. Here’s what a typical weekday looks like for me as an au pair living abroad. Morning Routine: Early Starts and Smiling Faces My mornings start...
16th May 2025
The first few weeks as an au pair can feel like a dream. Everything is new, exciting, and full of possibilities — a true honeymoon phase. You’re bonding with the kids, exploring a new city, and forming a connection with your host family. But eventually, that shiny feeling fades — and real life begins. What Happens When the Honeymoon Phase Ends? For many...
