tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334922020002235235.post5431511027284072926..comments2021-07-06T05:34:38.957-04:00Comments on Must for Wanderlust: The Cost of Au PairingJacquie @ Must for Wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08606346802047935320noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334922020002235235.post-75416227631376122172013-09-08T17:19:39.551-04:002013-09-08T17:19:39.551-04:00It definitely can be costly yes! But just think, i...It definitely can be costly yes! But just think, it's a guaranteed income abroad which allows you to spend up to two years in a country! I s'pose it depends on your travel goals though. I myself would like to see most of Europe in the upcoming two years so having a sort of 'home base' in Ireland will allow me to do this much more cheaply than if I were travelling back & forth from Canada! Also I'll have a steady income the entire time as opposed to saving up a large sum beforehand & then only travelling for a certain period of time. <br />Anyway, in my ramblings I guess I'm trying to say au pairing is a great option if you're long-term travelling! Otherwise, in terms of short-term travel it usually isn't worth the expenses. I was originally to start in September & have since delayed until the end of October in order to get my visa sorted! :) & the difference is indeed HUGE, quite disappointing to be honest. xJacquie @ Must for Wanderlusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606346802047935320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334922020002235235.post-10069397752098454672013-09-08T02:18:26.739-04:002013-09-08T02:18:26.739-04:00This summer, when I was travelling in Brussels, I ...This summer, when I was travelling in Brussels, I met one Italian girl who was doing au pairing. She explained to me how great it is when you want to see the places from locals' perspective. I loved the idea and I might do it in the near future. Looking at your spendings, I am like "WHAT THE HELL!?" It's seriously way too much and the different between Ireland and France is huge indeed. When do you start au pairing? Agnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408355913431024753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334922020002235235.post-51370210768992836622013-09-04T16:03:26.352-04:002013-09-04T16:03:26.352-04:00Ooh I forgot to add that, thanks for the reminder!...Ooh I forgot to add that, thanks for the reminder! My family in France paid for my flight, not my visa though... & my family in Ireland is paying for neither. I found it quite hard this time 'round finding a fam who would pay for my flight, perhaps it's just the location I chose? My 'pocket money' is significantly more in Ireland, that could be why as well! Sounds like you picked a great family. xJacquie @ Must for Wanderlusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606346802047935320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334922020002235235.post-54874868847777000872013-09-04T07:56:09.099-04:002013-09-04T07:56:09.099-04:00Does the family not help you with flight and visa?...Does the family not help you with flight and visa? My family paid for half of my flight and all of my visa, which was maybe €90 in Germany.Alex, Speaking Denglishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637020099477925075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334922020002235235.post-64945623496394909772013-08-28T16:48:19.483-04:002013-08-28T16:48:19.483-04:00Thank you! :) xThank you! :) xJacquie @ Must for Wanderlusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606346802047935320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334922020002235235.post-70556653000079228772013-08-28T16:48:06.822-04:002013-08-28T16:48:06.822-04:00Definitely glad I discovered it! Although I do env...Definitely glad I discovered it! Although I do envy your journey :) xJacquie @ Must for Wanderlusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606346802047935320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334922020002235235.post-27884970197527310492013-08-28T11:04:28.993-04:002013-08-28T11:04:28.993-04:00how exciting, have a great time! the experiences w...how exciting, have a great time! the experiences will be worth the cost. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256093122161454377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334922020002235235.post-71227129796528021842013-08-27T20:36:57.940-04:002013-08-27T20:36:57.940-04:00The price breakdown is really interesting! I wish ...The price breakdown is really interesting! I wish I would have known about au pairing when I was younger. What a great way to travel!Rikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372566622346733578noreply@blogger.com