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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You don't even know if she's responsible.  You sound like you are upset for other reasons and are looking for a reason not to give her a travel bonus. Petty.[/quote]

For any posters actually in the au pair program -- especially those who may be new to the program -- there is no such thing as an automatic "travel bonus." Some families choose to give their departing APs extra cash, but this is not a requirement of the program. And when we have given our truly outstanding APs a farewell gift, it's been in the $200-$250 range.

Contrary to the anti-AP troll beliefs, for many of us $700 in damage to a car that won't be covered by insurance is a big deal, and a chunk out of the monthly budget. For a mediocre AP who has just caused damage to the car -- I wouldn't lose a moment's sleep about not giving her any travel bonus whatsoever.[/quote]

I'll also add that out of 7 APs, only one of ours chose to stay for a travel month. The travel month itself is not automatic!
What we should refer to, is any parting gift the family chooses to offer the departing AP. In our case, we have never given cash, but treated to a nice dinner and given a heirloom present (around $100).[/quote]

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