I also forgot to mention in the first part: *I was never paid for the extra hourse which was around 12-15 extra hours a week, and also, since our weekly pay was 139 and something at that time my host mom would give me that EXACT amount of money including the coins. Even though I have worked extra hourse she couldn't give me 140$ but instead she would give me 139 dollars and few cents. That was just FUNNY and SAD at the same time. *I was also told that my BREAK was when kids were taking the nap, but during my so-called "BREAK"... read full review »

Hello, Well, it's about the time that someone reads about the awful experience of an au pair in the USA, because according to all of these posts, the host families are the victims of their terrible au pairs. I was an au pair for one and half year. I have had babysitting experience back in my home country prior my arrival and also volunteered in a local childcare center. When I provided the agency with my references, my references called me to let me know that they were contacted by Cultural Care representatives. I was also interview... read full review »