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[quote=Anonymous]I pay $12 and hour and explicitly tell the au pair that she gets first right of refusal but that it is ALWAYS an option.  Actually, I first  begin with a conversation along the lines of: I know this is technically against the rules but I've always offered it, my APs have always loved it and I even boldly once ran it by an LCC (with whom I had a great relationship) and LCC even said she doesn't care but can't get involved in it in any way.  In this conversation I explain that if the AP is interested I'll let her know when opportunities arrive and that I want her to know for CERTAIN that I have other sitters I can use when necessary and that I don't ever want her to take extra hours she doesn't want but that I'd rather offer them to her first if she does.  And then explain that I'm not thinking of any times in particular but when/if those opportunities arise would you like me to offer it to you or do you only want to stay within the official hours.  Every single time, so far, the response was an enthusiastic "yes, I'd like the opportunity when there are extra hours."  and after that I reiterate, "ok, and I just want you to promise that you'll always tell me if there are extra hours I offer that you prefer not to work."   [/quote]

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