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Re: Aupair / housekeeper with settled status available

I agree, it’s the 10+ that’s letting you down. Many parents don’t need help with that age group especially as so many of us can now wfh as kids that age are quite self-sufficient for a couple of hours and don’t need taking to and from school. Just a couple of points: 1) I mainly offer housework, co...
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Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:08 pm

Re: Aupair / housekeeper with settled status available

Hi Dania, Your post made me smile, too! I suspect that once the children are 10+ families will need less support, so with the increase in the cost of living an aupair to help with older children might seem an unnecessary expense. Maybe consider branching out to younger children, for instance for sc...
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Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:02 pm

Re: Aupair / housekeeper with settled status available

It might be the time of year that’s the challenge. We already have our au pair through to the summer so won’t be looking til then - but would be interested in a chat if you’ll be available in Aug/Sept. True, I've been looking for a loong time, but on useless sites like AupairWorld. Wish I had known...
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Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:54 pm

Re: Aupair / housekeeper with settled status available

Zero replies! The au pair shortage must be made-up. 
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 1
Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:52 am

Re: Aupair / housekeeper with settled status available

@ AbbevilleMummy Thank you, glad you enjoyed my post! Unfortunately no family with kids 10+ seems interested, as I'm getting no replies at all. Must be the recession? @ gemima  I'm surprised too. Some families apparently prefer to pay for flights rather than interviewing someone who is already in Lo...
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Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:18 am

Aupair / housekeeper with settled status available

What's going on with the English families who won't even talk to candidates unless they are Aussies, Kiwis, or Canadians? Does this mean that having settled status and a preference for grey skies count for nothing? If it is the prospect of hearing a flat Italian intonation that understandably terrif...
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Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:21 pm

Aupair / housekeeper with settled status available

I am a dedicated, caring, reliable au pair, with references from Putney families and experience also as catering assistant at a girls' private high school. I'm looking forward to my next position and would love to assist a family in SW London with: - school runs for older kids - tasty, wholesome coo...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 1
Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:53 pm