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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Where are you located?
The bathroom shouldnt be an issue as most au pairs have shared bathrooms at home. 
Are you giving weekends off, do you provide a car? [/quote]

Not usually the Noerhern Europeans, who also happen to be the grrst English speakers. Our last AP laws from Sweden, had a large 4br house, a swimming pool and his own car. He also slept in a king sized bed at home and mentioned how different it was sleeping in a Full.

FWIW, as someone who only picks Northern Europeans for language. Ediaction, and driving, it is very competitive to atEducation, we have an en suite bathroom, dedicated car, and treat the stipend as a minimum and make sure to always track hours and pay federal minimum wage. This seems to make it easier to get out pick of the candidates and have the choice when it comes to the pool of candidates. [/quote]

We have been hosting a very long time and also host only Germans. We do not have trouble getting APs or BPs to connect or to want to come to us. We do not have en suite or private bath. We do not pay more than stipend. We do not advertise any bonus. I make sure candidates understand that we do not take our APs on vacation with us or offer a fancy car to drive.  What we do offer is a very reasonable job, no curfew, a sincere interest in the cultural exchange, and a truly supportive host family. We welcome candidates to speak to our previous APs and learn the good, bad, and ugly of us so that there are no surprises. We have never wanted to match wirh a candidate and not been picked.

Op, I’d be clear in your intro note why you’re interested in the candidate (something personal as to why they might enjoy your family) and then be warm, welcoming, and interested. Down the road when you’ve made a real connection and are starting to think about matching, offer to have them talk to previous nannies or babysitters so they can get a “reference” for you. This should alleviate the issue of not having previous APs to talk to. You don’t have to keep up with the Joneses to win good candidates. [/quote]

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