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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're first time host parents who need to match in June/July, so I've just begun thinking about whether we'd want to rematch with our current au pair.  I'd rate an 8 out of 10.  She's very responsible, reliable and does most of what we ask.  Also she's a good fit for our family: she's doesn't party much, she's not particularly "needy" and gets along with our kids.  The downside: she's pretty moody and it's not always a pleasure having her around.  Also, she's expressed zero appreciation for the things we do for her (The latest example?  We took her skiing last weekend and not even a thank you.)  I wouldn't think this is out of the ordinary but one of her friends spent Thanksgiving with us and was so helpful: said thank you, offered to clean up without being asked and was absolutely lovely to chat with.  Bottom line, she's fine, and I know I could do far, far worse.  Is that good enough reason to rematch?  Not having to go through the work of finding and training another au pair is a huge bonus.

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You are not rematching. You are coming to the end of your contract and having to find a new Au Pair. This comes with the territory.

Not feeling like going through he hassle of finding a new person is definitely not a good reason to keep a moody, unappreciative Au Pair. Put on your big girl pants and start looking. You may get excited by some of the candidates you find out there! (I have a feeling this one is less than an 8/10... 'does MOST of what we ask'???). And who knows, the next one might be a real 2-year keeper![/quote]

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