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Yes, it was a weird article.  Everyone's lives changed last spring.  Au pairs had their plans disrupted too.  Some went home.  Some stayed.  Some rematched.  It certainly isn't host families' fault that everyone was asked to quarantine in March and April. [/quote]

Of course it's not the hosts' fault..but it's not unreasonable to expect more money for work that no longer leaves days free to explore, as the program once did. An extra $5 per week buys a latte, c'mon, that's not much. Saying this in reference to the original poster who did not want to pay her au pair more because she was already giving her $5 over the minimum requirement. The minimum requirement was set in pre-covid days. Bio moms and dads are going crazy with their kids home all day. The au pairs are young and not related to the children, expecting them to step forward selflessly is a bit unrealistic. I personally would prefer to have people who are caring for my children to feel valued and well-compensated. What job is more important?[/quote]

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