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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have struggled with this issue every year, and while I understand the Au pair's interest in babysitting at market rate, there is always lingering resentment on both sides. Our Au pairs have been paid $20 an hour for babysitting, and they come back exhausted but giddy with excitement of a cushy but illegal gig. They are not considering who is paying for their room and board, plus the car and gas they used to drive to their babysitting job; if anything, there is less appreciation for the Au pair program and for you as the host family.  [/quote]

Maybe there's be less resentment if they were paid anywhere near market rate? Even considering room and board, market rate is at least double, if not triple what they're paid. You all want a pat on the back for providing a room for the live in flexible caregiver that YOU wanted. Her living with you is as much a benefit to you as it is to her. Yeah it's not fun to share your space, but that is the cost of having someone available around the clock. [/quote]

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