Working In The Au Pair Industry, A Break From The Norm

Mary Poppins, Nanny McPhee they were all famous Hollywood nannies that made it slightly more cool and acceptable to work in the child care industry

. However, there has been a shortage of nannies and au pairs in the industry for a while and the credit crunch and global economic recession hasn't really helped the industry much either, with some families being forced to make cut back to their monthly budget spend.

The good news for the industry is that as more and more countries recover from the economic situation and more families head back to work, the need for an au pair is once again becoming a thriving industry. It is a wonderful sector which over the years has provided a number of individuals with the perfect opportunity to travel and explore different locations, whilst at the same time having a secure base that they can come back to from time to time.

Before you decide to work within the au pair industry there are a number of things that you should consider, for instance the amount of work that you will have to take on. Don't for a moment think that it will be a easy job to perform. You will have to perform the role of a parent and look after the child throughout the day, maybe taking them to school or nursery and picking them up, playing with them in the spare time and managing their care. On top of that you will also be expected to perform a number of the household chores around the house, to help the host family out.

For this service you can expect to receive in return, free lodgings with the host family, which will include among other things, food, drink, and all your water electrical and washing bills. On top of that you can also expect to receive some additional revenue, which will allow you to get out into your new environment and explore the surroundings. So there are benefits to working as an au pair.

There is one additional benefit to be had when working as an au pair and that is the opportunity to win an international award. Every year the International Au Pair Association (IAPA) awards a nanny the award for their services to the industry. Now you can't achieve that type of recognition in every job that you work in. If you fancy working within the nanny industry in 2010, then get online and find a nanny agency that can put you in contact with available host families and start exploring the world.

by: Dominic Donaldson

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