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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So we have selected an au pair we would like ot match with. She just sent me an email asking (among other things)
what clothes to bring and if we go shopping in the beginning to buy her clothes.  This has me a little spooked as I wonder about her expectations. She also asked questions that seemed as if she isn't getting much info on the program (e.g. will we pay her a weekly stipened, can we help her find classes to take, if she can use our washer and dryer). Does this sound concerning?[/quote]

It may be a language issue.

1) I would be happy to take you shopping so you can purchase what you need when you arrive.  You will be responsible for purchasing.
2) Yes, the weekly stipend per the agency is XXX
3) I'd be happy to help you find a class.
4) Please feel free to use our washer/dryer as needed.

No, not concerning.  She may have heard others talk about bad experiences.[/quote]

+1 I haven't had these questions before, but they woukdnt cause me too much concern. I woukd think the question about the car is to determine stick or automatic or compact v SUV. If driving is a required part of her job, thus woukdnt strike me as off either. I would think she was just trying to get a better understanding if whether her experiences align with your car. [/quote]

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