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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They don't negotiate, they limit their talks with families to those who offer extra pay, other good perks, best locations and nicest, easiest children. Or the best combo they find of that. Au Pairs are young girls, they aren't seasoned interviewers. They will find out what you are offering based on your profile, intro email or a short facetime chat, and then ghost you if they aren't interested, sometimes with a polite email. [/quote]

I see. What are "good perks" and is extra pay offered for basic duties or for extra duties?[/quote]

We had an AP go to a new family for her second year. She found a family in NYC's UES with a single elementary-aged child, a live-in housekeeper, a vacation home she was welcome to use, and private planes for family trips. Not sure of other perks. She was German, good driving, good English and a second year. That is the top of the market.

Basically, put out a package with what you have to offer. If you don't get bites, re-think. Its a matching process like dating apps.[/quote]

Got it. Yes, we can't compete with that - but will let the process play out as it will.[/quote]

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