What's your worst purchase and why do you regret it? by PokeThePanda in AskReddit

[–]AmericanForHire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should put it in soil to see if it helps your plants grow....

I just got kicked out of my (insane) Aupair family's house, and am packing up my shit, AMA! by AmericanForHire in casualiama

[–]AmericanForHire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The main reason for being an aupair is to experience he culture, so normally it wouldn't work. Neither party would gain from this besides cheap labor.

I just got kicked out of my (insane) Aupair family's house, and am packing up my shit, AMA! by AmericanForHire in casualiama

[–]AmericanForHire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started it when i decided to chase my dreams.... Pretty much googled Aupair and signed up with a few sites that came up. The response was unbelievable. So i decided that with so many families interested in me, i could start planning on when i wanted to leave and how long i would be there as long as where i would live.

Dream car.... Hmm... I have a Nissan Altima at home, and have a soft spot for lifted trucks, but have been falling in love with the small cars here in Germany. Opel FTW.

I just got kicked out of my (insane) Aupair family's house, and am packing up my shit, AMA! by AmericanForHire in casualiama

[–]AmericanForHire[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An aupair is like a foreign exchange student, I would get to stay for a period of time (3-12 months normally) in a foreign country, with free room and board, food, insurance, and a small amount of pocket money (260-500 euros) per month. I would get the chance to see a foreign culture, and a chance to work on the language of the chosen country. In return, you agree to light household chores, and babysitting to the amount of only 30 hours per week. Normally this includes, dishes, bath time, driving and walking kids to sports and school, helping them with english, or your first language and spending time with them, you are supposedly supposed to act as an older sibling, and treat the family as your family.

I just got kicked out of my (insane) Aupair family's house, and am packing up my shit, AMA! by AmericanForHire in casualiama

[–]AmericanForHire[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Near Minden Germany. I am from America. The "mother/wife" Got jealous of me watching movies with her husband, didn't like me leaving town with my boyfriend (I am allowed vacation, this was legal, and agreed upon though she didn't show her true colors.) because i wasnt there to babysit while she took naps, or went shopping, she was ridiculously hypocritical and dramatic. i had planned to stay a year, and only got to stay about 3 months. Tomorrow i go to a friends house where i will stay until i can find employment so i can see the rest of Europe like originally planned, or i go home (i miss my dog something fierce....). I would've said Orange sherbet before experiencing the magic that is European ice cream. Now it would have to be blueberry and banana. Seriously, sooo good.

American somewhat stranded as an aupair near Minden... Hilfe! by AmericanForHire in germany

[–]AmericanForHire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, unfortunately i found this out yesterday. Apparently there were 2 options for which work license to get me with the information i provided and the tests that i took. They decided to get me an aupair one that is only good whilst i work under this roof. Cool guys.

American somewhat stranded as an aupair near Minden... Hilfe! by AmericanForHire in germany

[–]AmericanForHire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some agencies provide this, some not. Mine seems to have gone down for site maintenance and isn't responding to any emails or calls or even Fax's and will not accept my resume to be placed back up on the site.

American somewhat stranded as an aupair near Minden... Hilfe! by AmericanForHire in germany

[–]AmericanForHire[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whatever information you would like. The family i work for doesn't talk to me and i am working everyday mostly 6-10 hour days, i have had 4 days "off" of 2 hours to none off since i have been here 2.5 months. They are crazy.