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[quote=Anonymous]It’s odd that people aren’t giving the AP’s something. Does APIA pay them that week? If not, are the girls supposed to be ‘broke’ with no US cash until they get paid the following week?

I did not realize that we did not have to pay the first Friday that they are here (I’m on my 3rd AP, 2 extensions). Now that I realize that it’s not required (thanks!) I still fully intent to provide cash with a card stating that I wanted to make sure that she has some spending money her first weekend in the US.

I agree with the PP. if coming up with an extra $100 or $200 is a hardship for the family, this may not be the program for you. Despite all of the trolls, this is not a ‘cheap’ program. There are many expenses that add up (hello car insurance and extra cell phone fees!$. Giving an extra $100 at the end of their first full week of training amounts to just $2 extra a week (rounded) or just $4 extra a week over her year if you give $200 that first week.

That’s a small price to pay for the goodwill you will get. Tonight I stopped by Chipotle on my way home. I sent her a text asking if she wanted me to pick her up anything (she loves Chipotle). Guess what? That $7.50 made her extremely happy.

Last week I was sick, and she offered to keep the kids a bit later than usual until my husband got him, so I could lay down. I really appreciated her gesture. This is all reciprocal.
No need to haggle over $2 a week. Give her the extra spending money, and she (hopefully) will
Really appreciate it.. [/quote]

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