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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]With one kid, which is our only comparison point, we spent almost $40k for an au pair last year. This is a lot more than daycare and also more than a typical nanny share. It is a lot less than a nanny, and the care is more flexible (although the only flexibility we needed was working federal holidays, because we do). We can afford $40k, but no, it's not cheap child care, and yes, the increase to our car insurance was over $1k. What some of the privileged (and nasty) on this forum are saying is that government workers, teachers, non-litigators, and small business owners are "not good enough" to host the au pairs that make them feel like to the manor borne with the requisite German governess. [/quote]

No. What ppl, who you claim are nasty bc they don’t agree with you, are saying is that even AP may cost more than expected. Actually, AP are cheaper than a typical nanny share unless you are looking to pay $8-$10 per family which isn’t typical. AP is a cheaper form of childcare, even if you don’t want to realize it. Also, no one is saying “you aren’t good enough.” That is your own insecurity. Maybe an AP is saying you aren’t good enough to host them bc they want the perks but they are young women coming over for the US experience. Everyone finds childcare that works for their families. That doesn’t mean you are entitled to whichever you want. If AP are too expensive you look elsewhere. It isn’t an attack on govt workers, teachers, etc. [/quote]

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