aupairerna

Här sitter jag och mitt magkip och väntar. Väntar och väntar och väntar. Jag är så otroligt nervös, det känns som att det är så otroligt viktigt att det här samtalet går bra, att det känns bra. Hon är nu halv 10 på morgonen i San Fransisco, och det stod i deras profil att barnen sover mellan 12 och 2 på dagen, så det känns ganska troligt att dem ringer då. Jag hoppas att dem ringer idag, så att nervositeten släpper.

Jag har jobbat fram lite frågor att ställa till familjen när dem ringer, så att jag kan få en bild av hur det skulle vara att jobba och bo med dem, hur en dag tillsammans med dem skulle se ut helt enkelt. Så jag tänkte att jag kan ju publicera dem här som hjälp till er andra som också väntar på ert samtal från familjen!

Frågor:

About the children:

-          What are their intrests?

-          Do they have any afterschool activities or sports?

-          (If yes: How far away from your house is the activity located? Will I be driving them there?)

-          How would you describe their personalities?

-          Do they get along well?

-          Do they have any favorite games or toys?

-          Are the children in school or daycare?

-          How far, will I drive them there?

-          What is your approach to raising your children? (Ask about the answer in your application?)

-          Are there any playgrounds or other fun places to take the children in your area? (walking distance?)

-          Do the children have any allergies or other special needs that I should think about?

-          What do the children like to eat?

-          Is there anything else regarding the children that you think I should know about?

My responsibilities:

-          How will my schedule look like?

-          Will I be responsible for any household duties related to the children?

-          What activities would you like me to do with your children?

-          Are there any other duties you would like me to do?

-          Which rules would you ask your au pair to follow?

-          Will I have a curfew? (Always or only on work nights?)

-          What roll would you like an au pair to have in your family- would you like me to participate in family           activities?

-          Will I be driving during work hours?

-          How much?

-          Will I have access to a car during my time off work?

The parents:

-          What is your profession?

-          Do you travel a lot with work?

-          Why are you interested in having an au pair?

-          Why where you interested in my profil?

-          Have you had an au pair before?

-          Now?

-          From what country?

-          What does the children think about having an au pair?

-          What are your hobbies?

-          Do you have a pet? – Do you want me to help with the pet?

-          Are you an active family?

-          What are your religious believes?

-          Do I have to participate?

-          What do you like to eat? Do I have to cook?

-          Have you been overseas?

-          Have you been to Sweden?

-          What qualities do you find important in an au pair?

-          What are your expectations on an au pair and on this year?

About the area:

-          Tell me about your neighborhood.

-          Is there a town center nearby? (walking distance?)

-          Are there other families with children in the area?

-          Are there other au pairs in the area?

-          What kind of study opportunities are offered in your area?

 

 

Hörs senare!

//Gabrielle