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Auost is an innovative online platform that connects families with qualified au pairs. We offer a range of services including personalized au pair matching, verified profiles, real-time messaging platform, online au pair training, video interviews, background checks, and interactive profiles. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive solution for all your au pair needs.

Auost uses an AI-powered matching algorithm to connect verified users based on their needs, preferences and compatibility. Users can browse profiles and chat. Users receive automatic matches directly on the platform as well as daily notifications via email.

How are the users verified?

Similar to various social media platforms, users at auspost can submit relevant documents via platform for verification.

When should I apply to be an aupair?

Ideally, 6-10 months before you want to leave the country.

How good do my language skills have to be?

Language skill requirements differ from country to country. In many countries, aupairs are required to have a basic level of the national language of the country where they would like to work as an aupair.

What are normal tasks for Aupairs?

Some typical tasks for Aupairs are: Loading and unloading the dishwasher Doing the children's washing and putting it away Making the children's beds Tidying the children's rooms Doing a little bit of shopping Looking after pets for children Emptying the rubbish Preparing snacks or meals for children Going to activities with children Communication is key, speak with host families about their expectations and requirements.

Duration for an Aupair varies based on hosts country. Stays between 3 to 12 months are possible.

Working hours vary based on host family and host country. Working hours from 15 to 40 hours per week are typical. Contact your host family or check the embassy of your host family to get specific information.

Requirements to be an Aupair

1. Age: Typically, between 18 and 30 years old. Visa: Some countries may require a specific aupair visa. Language skills: Some countries require basic knowledge of the host country. Childcare experience: Some countries require having some experience working with children, such as babysitting or volunteering. Health insurance: Aupairs are typically required to have health insurance coverage for the duration of their stay. Background check: Some countries require aupairs to undergo a background check. Education: Some countries may require aupairs to have a high school diploma or equivalent education level. It's essential to check the specific regulations and guidelines of the country you are interested in working in to ensure you meet all the necessary criteria.

Host families requirements

1. Legal requirements: Host families must comply with the legal requirements set by their country's government for hosting an aupair. Cultural exchange: must foster cultural exchange by assisting aupair in learning about their country. Housing: Host families must provide a private room and access to shared facilities like the kitchen and bathroom. Meals: Host families are typically responsible for providing the aupair with meals or a food stipend to cover such costs. Transportation: Host families may need to provide transportation or access to public transportation. Language: In some countries, host families must provide access to a langauge course. Requirements vary per host country.

The amount of pocket money varies in every country but ranges usually between 250 and 450 Euro.

Depending on the country, au pairs get 1-2 full days off minimum a week. Once a month, a complete weekend.

Depending on the host country regulations, aupairs may have 2 to 4 weeks vacation yearly.

Working hours Aupairs

Working hours differ between countries and host families. But are typically 20 and 40 hours a week.

It is recommended that au pair insurance includes travel, health, liability and travel accident insurance. Depending on the host country, the costs of the au pair's insurance are covered either by the au pair or by the host family.

Aupair Language Course

Aupairs normally pay for language courses themselves. Some countries such as Germany stipulate that hostfamilies must contribute a sum towards language course and also transportation to language course.

Travel to host family

The travel costs to the host family are usually covered by the Aupair. In some cases, the host family may offer to cover all or part of the travel costs.

Host families are not obligated to pay for visa fee but some families may offer to reimburse it. Host family pays for shipment of documents to Aupair for visa processing.

The story of one mother who realised that support was not a luxury, it was necessary!

`MOTHERHOOD • MENTAL LOAD • FAMILY SUPPORT`

For generations, women have been taught that a good mother should be able to do everything.

Raise the children.
Cook the meals.
Clean the house.
Remember every appointment.
Organise school life.
Plan birthdays and holidays.
Work on the side.
Stay patient.
Stay attractive.
Stay emotionally available.

And somehow, do it all without complaining.

Many of us grew up watching our mothers manage everything. So we assumed that this was simply what motherhood looked like.

I believed it too.

“We Don’t Need Help”

When I first suggested getting an au pair or nanny, my husband did not think it was necessary.

“The housework is not that much,” he said.
“The children’s appointments are manageable.”
“We can handle it together.”

In theory, that sounded reasonable.

In reality, my brain was running in overdrive every hour of the day.

I Wasn’t Just Mum

I had become the family’s invisible personal assistant.

I remembered:

Medical appointments
Birthdays and gifts
School letters and activities
Holiday plans
Shopping lists
Children’s clothing sizes
What was running out at home
Who needed what and when

I was also the cleaner, cook, organiser and nurse on standby.

And when the children woke at night, I was usually on the night shift too.

The work was not only physical. It was the constant responsibility of having to remember everything.

He Was the Fun Parent. I Was the Exhausted One.

My husband did help.

He took the children outside, went to the playground and planned fun activities with them.

Meanwhile, I often stayed behind.

Washing clothes.
Ironing.
Cleaning.
Going to the supermarket.
Preparing dinner.
Getting everything ready for the next day.

He was the cheerful, present dad.

I was the tired mother asking the children to keep the noise down because I could no longer think clearly.

That was the part that hurt the most.

I did not want to be the constantly irritated parent. I wanted enough energy to enjoy my children too.

Then the Algorithm Showed Me Something Useful

One day, while scrolling through social media, I saw a video about the au pair programme.

Normally, random recommendations annoy me.

This time, it felt like confirmation of something I had already known deep down:

I did not need to become stronger. I needed support.

I started researching and registered on two au pair platforms.

Eventually, I found our match through Auost.

The Beginning Was Not Perfect

Welcoming an au pair into our home required adjustment.

She was helpful and willing, but we came from different cultures. Sometimes we had completely different ways of approaching the same task.

Routines had to be explained.
Expectations had to be clarified.
Trust had to develop.

The transition was not instant, and that is normal.

What helped us was that Auost did not disappear after the match.

Through live online training and ongoing guidance, we received practical support during those first months.

After about three months, we had become a real team.

Not because everything was perfect, but because we had learned how to work hand in hand.

Support Did Not Replace Me as a Mother

It gave me space to become the mother I wanted to be.

I had more patience.
More energy.
More time with my children.
More room to breathe.

An au pair did not remove me from family life.

She helped me return to it.

Getting Help Is Not Failing

Many mothers still carry the belief that asking for help means they are lazy, weak or incapable.

But one person was never meant to manage an entire household, carry the family’s mental load, provide childcare and remain emotionally available at all times.

For many families, an au pair can provide more than practical childcare.

It can create: