The Au Pair and Nanny's Guide to Working Abroad (Au Pair & Nanny's Guide to Working Abroad) - Tapa blanda

"Invaluable tips and addresses."--"The Daily Express"."This publication not only explains how to find a suitable position, but also provides information on what the work is like, who is eligible, the advance preparations to be taken and the pros and cons of working in 25 different countries."--"Newcheck Magazine""It gives a country-by-country guide to working with families in Europe, North America, and other parts of the world, lists agencies and other sources for finding jobs, and outlines who's eligible for such work and what rules you'll have to comply with. Best of all, it has no illusions about these all being dream jobs and it takes an honest look at the pros and cons, backed up with comments from real nannies and au pairs about their experiences in different countries."--"Professsional Nanny Magazine"."Before diving in, have a look at "The Au Pair & Nanny's Guide to Working Abroad."" --"The Sunday Times"

The book for everyone looking for short or long-term work abroad as a nanny, au pair, or mothers' help, for which there is always a great demand as so many mothers now go out to work. It includes details of the thousands of short and long term vacancies to be found around the world, and is illustrated with first-hand accounts from people who have worked with families abroad to give a taste of what au pair and nanny work is actually like. Information given includes: >What training and experience are needed>The duties and rewards of the work>The different ways of finding a job>Preparation, including getting a contract, insurance, and what to take>The problems you may come across and how to cope with them>How to make the best use of your leisure time by creating a social life for yourself and learning the language "The Au Pair & Nanny's Guide to Working Abroad" also includes a country guide section that covers the opportunities in twenty-five countries around the world including: >Information on necessary visas and work permits>The wages or pocket money you can expect to receive>The advantages and disadvantages of working in different countries>Whether au pairs and nannies will need private health insurance>Useful addresses for finding work in specific countries In addition the book includes a directory of nearly 300 au pair and nanny agencies giving details of how long they have operated for, the countries and types of work in which they specialize, the fees they charge, and who to apply to.