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[quote=Anonymous]Also keep in mind that outside of AP working a lot of intense and long shifts, the role you as HF play in her cultural experience in the USA.  It's not just a matter of her work hours.  Above and beyond your long work days, young children, and exhaustion, you then have to carve out time to help AP acclimate, navigate your area, etc.  This a HUGE difference between taking on an AP who comes here for a cultural exchange vs a live-in or live-out nanny where there is no "family/cultural exchange" aspect for you to fulfill.  And believe me when I say, ALL of my APs...even the best ones, REALLY want and expect the deeper relationship (talking to me about life), spending time doing fun things outside of the home, etc, etc.  So just keep in mind that you will be expected to give a lot of yourself in terms of time and mental effort versus just saying "goodbye" at the end of the evening.

Also, a major concern in looking at your schedule...when is she going to take her classes?  With an 8-6 work day and your suggestion that she will be invited to eat dinner and help with bath/bedtime, how is she going to go to school?  Classes are usually in the morning, evening, or long weekends.  Cluster meetings work this way as well.[/quote]

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