How can an American become a nanny in Europe?

[Anonymous]

I have a college degree with a nearly completed masters in ECD. I have years of experience both teaching and being a nanny for high profile families.

I am interested in working in France, England, Belgium, Scotland or Ireland.

Are there international agencies? Any ideas on the “how” would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

It’s hard to do it now, but I worked there illegally for years.

[Anonymous]

Most Europeans would prefer someone from the UK for English speaking countries. There also are strong anti American feelings in Europe so you have to consider that as well.

[Anonymous]

Do you speak French, Flemish, or Irish?

Have you already googled international agencies and contacted them? I mean, why should we do the work for you? I hate when people are too lazy to do even the most basic of research on their own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you speak French, Flemish, or Irish?

Have you already googled international agencies and contacted them? I mean, why should we do the work for you? I hate when people are too lazy to do even the most basic of research on their own.

Oh, shut up. She is asking if anyone has done it. Calm down.

[Anonymous]

No one wants to hire an American to speak french, Flemish it Irish. I suggest you wait until after the 2020 elections. Americans don’t understand just how much Europeans judge/dislike Americans right now. Agencies will only accept you if you already have a visa or an eu passport.

[Anonymous]

And it’s Gaelic!

[Anonymous]

Definitely won’t be welcome in France!

[Anonymous]

The french don’t even like Canadians so good luck with that

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No one wants to hire an American to speak french, Flemish it Irish. I suggest you wait until after the 2020 elections. Americans don’t understand just how much Europeans judge/dislike Americans right now. Agencies will only accept you if you already have a visa or an eu passport.

Sure they do! You hire an American or Brit to teach your child English but you want to make sure she can get by and handle an emergency in France by speaking French.

And I just got back from Europe and they don’t hate us. They know trump is a loathed president by the majority of Americans.

But it is hard to legally get a visa to work in Europe now. I would try an international or French agency. Or contact a top agency here in the states and see about foreign postings.

[Anonymous]

No, Europeans totally understand what Americans are going thru right now.. They don;t want their countries overrun by illegals and refugees, and neither do we. I am in Europe at least 6 times year. The posts here are junk posted by angry "liberals" who wouldn't think of sending their precious liberal children to public schools populated by refugees and immigrants.

Start your research. You will find a position.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, Europeans totally understand what Americans are going thru right now.. They don;t want their countries overrun by illegals and refugees, and neither do we. I am in Europe at least 6 times year. The posts here are junk posted by angry "liberals" who wouldn't think of sending their precious liberal children to public schools populated by refugees and immigrants.

Start your research. You will find a position.

Oh, Sweetie, turn off Fox. We are not overrun by immigrants. If you really wanted to end undocumented workers in this country you would be fighting tooth and nail to arrest and throw in jail their American employers.

And, Sweetie, OP is the hope-to-be immigrant who wants to overrun a European country.

[Anonymous]

When I went to Europe I got the vibe most Europeans don’t like Americans...went to 6 different countries. Also, why do you want to work there? For the experience/travel? Try something different?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And it’s Gaelic!

As an Irish person, it's not Gaelic. The language is Irish and in Irish it's called Gaeilge.

A nanny who speaks some Irish is useful for helping with homework, but unless the child is going to a Gealscoil fluency in English is more important. Ireland has less of a nanny culture than the US so it would be harder to find a well paying nanny position. Most families send their kids to creche, have grandparents help with childcare, use au pairs or use childminders (people who look after several unrelated children in their own home).

[Anonymous]

In general, it's very difficult to get a visa to work abroad. I looked extensively into this about 8 years ago, when I lived abroad for a year and taught English. Some companies were willing to sponsor English teachers who wanted to stay, but most were not. The people I know who ended up staying abroad and working either married someone from that country and then became eligible for a visa or were sponsored by a company. For nanny work, the easiest way to work in those countries is to find an American family who lives in one of those places part of the year and see if you can travel with them.

The only country I know where someone has had success getting a visa on her own for freelance work is Australia, but there are age restrictions.

If you have a masters in ECD, you might also look into teaching jobs at International Schools who might be able to sponsor.