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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am part of a few AP groups, ([b]I am an Au Pair.[/b]) And the group are often worldwide and irrespective of agencies. You wouldn't be accepted as a family and even if you knew what was said about you it wouldn't  really change the end result would it? If I saw a family sneak into an AP group to try and give their version of event (likely dissing the AP in the process) I would think they are unhinged and the AP likely had a point.

All you can do is talk to the AP you suspect had and/or are having a bad experience with your family and ask them how they feel you could have improved and take the feedback on board. If those are things you can't do or are not willing to change then advertise it upfront to rule out APs who would have a problem with it.

The fact that you don't want to share what was said and don't imply it was unfounded lead me to believe you probably know you have done stuff you weren't supposed to or false advertised your family to you APs and are now dealing with the normal aftermath.

As an experienced AP about to extend I would not match with a family whose AP felt the need to warn others about them. I would be conscious of the fact that there is 3 sides to every story, but I have been with bad families in the past and don't plan on taking a risk.

So find out what is said by talking to the APs, self-reflect, change or don't but be honest about it and don't misrepresent yourself.

One of my former host family who completely misrepresented themselves came back to me after the AP that came after me constantly complained about them (to their face) and we talked about things they could improve. They made changes and I think AP3 had a much better time than us!

I had warn AP2 by the way though remained factual but she was swayed by the location.

Listen to your APs, the way you would want your boss to listen to you regarding you work environment because for APs it is also their housing situation.[/quote]

Nice story. But I get the sentiment. You didn't have to take it that far though.[/quote]

I appreciate her input, all of it! And if OP does not, that is part of the problem. [/quote]

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