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[quote=Anonymous][quote]There is no point of being an Au Pair without nice hosts, likeable food, transportation, cellphone, friends. If HP don't want or can't provide this they are creating picture of very stingy citizens. Au pair shouldn't go there to struggle.[/quote]

[quote]Which one is unrealistic?[/quote]

Where should I start?

It is not your HF's responsibility to "provide friends".

It is not your HF's responsibility (or anyone) to make sure AP has no struggles.  Like any life choice, moving to a new country is going to come with some struggle.  Your HF can't remove every obstacle you encounter.

Yes, HF should be "nice" people.  If they are not nice enough, you can rematch.  Yes, they are required to provide food.  You are going to need to put your stipend toward random treats that your HF doesn't maintain (i.e. soda).

Transportation?  To your class, yes.  To the airport an hour away for your weekend trip, no.  This is another example of what your stipend is meant to cover.

Cell phone?  I do not know of any AP (I have been hosting for four years in a large AP community) who doesn't have a cell phone.

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