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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP --

I think you owe an AP who has worked with you for a year a little flexibility.  It's not always possible for them to get a flight home on EXACTLY the last day you want them to work.  I have always told my incoming au pairs my "rule".  When you are the newcomer -- you need your privacy a bit more than the outgoing AP who presumably has become comfortable with your family.  Thus, when the new AP comes-- she gets her room right away.  The outgoing AP has to survive with the couch, or the inflatable mattress, etc.  All of my outgoing APs have been very understanding of the fact that I only have one room... and they probably remember what its like your first few weeks with a new family.  You really NEED some down time and privacy.

This has always worked reasonable well for us, and we've only had the outgoing APs stay no more than 3-6 days past the end of their contract.  On two occasions, they have gone travelling, and then come back for a few days before leaving.  I ALWAYS host them when they return.  Frankly, I miss them by that point, and I WANT to see them one more time before they leave.  But, then again, I've been very lucky with my au pairs.  I've had some really great ones.[/quote]

This is really helpful and completely doable. Thanks for your input PP![/quote]

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