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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP, I don't get where you think HFs believe that APs have to agree to everything.  Some HFs are bad, some APs are bad.  The OP/HF here do not sound like a good fit.  Unfortunately, OP's credibility takes a hit every time OP references the Mexico trip.  While I have never had an AP work those hours, I do know APs who work for families with such schedules.  My guess is the parents would like for the AP to have an 8-6, 9-7, or 8-5 schedule, but the parents don't work those hours.

I am not optimistic for the AP and rematch.  Yes, the HF did not sound ideal, but what HF is ideal?  Granted, some are a lot better than others, but, at the end of the day, the HF will still expect the AP to care for the child(ren).  And these are kids, not adults, so there will be days when they are irrational, cranky, sick, etc.  Also, what will the AP say when the new HF says they are going to Florida and they will not be able to take her because their HF's parents are paying for it?  My SIL's parents book a 3 BR house in FL every winter.  Even though SIL has an AP, her parents are not going to rent a larger house to accommodate the AP for one week.  Not gonna happen.[/quote]
So be it. Sounds to me that the "au pair" (on par) experience is little more than a
GRAND MYTH.
After all, if she was "on par" with you, you would not be leaving her at home because you couldn't afford to take her. Or is that how you usually treat people who are "on par" with you?

Let's call it what it is.

What evs. Please read all PPs to develop an understanding as to why you are wrong.

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