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Au Pair Angst going on upstairs - I am wearing my judgy pants

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 12/12/2012 21:39

A neighbours Au Pair has come to see mine. She is under 18 years old, has been here just over a week, and is being expected to look after a 2 year old and a 5 year old. The 5 year old from 8-9 and from 3.15-5, but the 2 year old ALL DAY. Plus cleaning. for 60 quid a week. She is leaving as she is getting criticised for her work.

They are havvin a larf.

They should be paying a nanny for that kind of hours.

Shouldn't they?

My au pair does get up, drop off and pick up, simple cooking or re-heating 3-4 days a week. Usually 3 days a week. I pay 90. I am flexible, she is flexible. She does not do much cleaning.

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Blondeshavemorefun · 12/12/2012 22:43

Poor girl :( she is certainly being taken for a ride and very unfair

The mum obv wants cheap childcare - for a nanny Doing all those hours that would cost the mum at least 6 times that if not nearer 9 or 10 by the time she's calculated a gross wage

Hope the ap Finds a nice family that won't exploit her asap

Newtothisstuff · 12/12/2012 22:37

I'm looking for one a bit older too.. Thanks tho.. The family are being vu tho your right

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 12/12/2012 22:12

Oh - and she can't drive - so no good Newtothisstuff

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 12/12/2012 22:04

She wants to stay near oxford. Will look for lazy au pair thread - thank you

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OutragedFromLeeds · 12/12/2012 22:00

Maybe you could link her up with Newtothisstuff? She's looking for a new au pair (on the lazy au pair thread).

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 12/12/2012 21:53

Poor girl has told them that when she goes back for Christmas she will not be returning, but she has already bought her return ticket for 4th Jan, and so is looking for another more reasonable family in the new year.

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 12/12/2012 21:44

The parents are out at work all day, yes

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hellhasnofurylikeahungrywoman · 12/12/2012 21:42

Yes, she is being taken for a ride. Poor kid.

RandomMess · 12/12/2012 21:42

Sounds like a nanny role to me, are the parents out at work all day?

Welovecouscous · 12/12/2012 21:41

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 12/12/2012 21:40

Oh and if you are the mum and you happen to be a MNer, I think YABU expecting that much of an au pair. Sorry, but I do

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