Advice From A Bropair

Advice From A Bropair

By Jarryd WentzelParentingKids & Family
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Advice From A Bropair episodes

  • YOUR Farewell Gift Ideas For Your Host Family | Au Pair Advice

    An au pair friend of mine sent me a DM asking if I could ask you guys for ideas on what would be the best farewell gifts for her to give her host-family so in today's video I am going to be sharing those with you all. Stay until the end to hear my favourite gift idea!

    A farewell gift doesn't need to be big or expensive. After your time as an au pair the best kind of gift will be something personal. Something to show how much you've learned about your family and something which will always remind them of you.

    If you enjoyed the video then make sure to give it a like and  subscribe if you aren't already. Do you have a gift idea that was not mentioned? Comment it down below, I reply to all my comments!

    Have a great day! 😄

    - the Bropair

    #aupair #maleaupair #thebropair #giftideas #farewellgiftideas

    8 min
  • YOUR Scary Ghost Stories | Au Pair Horror Story

    I asked you on my Instagram what are your scariest ghost stories which you experienced during your time as an au pair and here they are. I was so surprised and creeped out when I read your scary stories! I hope these stories don't creep you out too much haha. 

    One of our stories is about a grandfather another is about a dog and the last one is an unsolved mystery... I have evidence and its going to scare you! I hope you like paranormal experiences because its about to get real scary! 

    If you enjoyed the video then make sure to give it a like and  subscribe if you aren't already for more helpful au pair videos. What is one of your scariest au pair experience? Leave a comment down below, I reply to all my comments :) 

    Have a great day! 😄 

    - the Bropair 

    Time Stamps

    [00:00] - Intro

    [00:29] - Story 1

    [01:32] - Story 2

    [03:30] - Quick stories

    [05:04] - Story 3


    #aupair #maleaupair #thebropair #ghoststories #aupairinamerica

    9 min
  • 15 MORE Questions To Ask Your Host Family In Your Au Pair Interview | Skype Interview Questions 2021

    One of the scariest steps in becoming an au pair is having the Skype interview with your potential host family. Maybe it should now be called the Zoom interview haha. You're probably pretty nervous and not sure what questions you need to ask them. Well I am here to help you out and make the whole interview process a little less stressful 😀

    The questions are in order of most important to least important but they're definitely questions that need to be asked. The host family's answers to these au pair questions will help you to decide if they are the right family for you to match with.  If you found this video to be helpful then please would you like it and subscribe if you aren't already. Comment below if you have any questions about the Skype interview or Zoom interview and as you know I reply to all of my comments! Good luck with the matching process!

    Have a great day! 😄

    - the Bropair

    Time Stamps

    [00:00] - Intro

    [00:51] - What are my duties as the au pair?

    [02:35] - Can you describe your children?

    [02:51] - How is their behavior and how do you discipline them?

    [03:43] - Do the children understand that the au pair has authority?

    [04:21] - What are some difficulties I may face?

    [04:46] - Do both parents work full-time?

    [05:24] - What does a typical day in your household look like?

    [05:34] - What are your family activities and traditions?

    [06:07] - Does the family follow any special diet?

    [06:27] - Do I have to work on weekends?

    [07:17] - What is my living situation?

    [07:52] - Do I get holidays off?

    [08:20] - When will I get paid?

    [08:35] - Will I be provided with a cellphone?

    [09:02] - What can you tell me about the city?


    #aupair #maleaupair #thebropair #skypeinterview #skypequestions #aupairinterview #zoomquestions #zoominterview

    10 min
  • Au Pair Hacks | Tips and Tricks For New Au Pairs, Parents and Nannies

    These childcare hacks will help parents, au pairs and nannies. I've been seeing more and more new au pairs starting their au pair adventures and I'm so glad to see the program slowly but surely going back to normal. With that being said, you new au pairs would probably benefit from some au pair hacks, tips and tricks. Make sure to stay til the end to hear my last au pair hack, its the one that saved my ass so many times! 😂

    So that's all the childcare hacks, tips and tricks I have for you today. If you enjoyed this video then please give it a like and subscribe for more helpful au pair videos. Leave a comment about which hack you've tried and how it worked for you!  Have a great day! 😄

    - the Bropair

    Time Stamps

    [00:00] - Intro

    [00:35] - Hack 1

    [01:04] - Hack 2

    [01:40] - Hack 3

    [01:56] - Hack 4

    [02:18] -Hack 5

    [02:49] - Hack 6

    [03:11] - Hack 7

    [03:49] - Hack 8

    [04:32] - Hack 9

    [05:15] - Hack 10

    [05:39] - Hack 11

    [05:50] - Hack 12 (the secret move)

    8 min
  • How To Know If You’re Being SCAMMED | Real Au Pair Scam Example

    It is the worst thing in the world when you realize that you have been scammed! In this video I show you a real life example of an au pair scam and tell you what to look out for to spot the scammers and ways to avoid being scammed.

    Now here are some signs that the people who you are speaking to are trying to scam you: - They don't want to video call with you - They ask for money upfront - They say that they have "friends" who can help you get a visa or help you with the au pair application process - If there's typos or bad grammar in the conversations they have with you - They say you don't need an au pair agency - If something sounds too good to be true it usually is  I hope that it helps to educate and prevent anyone else falling victim to these au pair scams. Please like this video and share it with as many people as you can so that no one else gets scammed ever again. If you have any questions then leave a comment down below and subscribe if you aren't already. 

    Have a great day! 😄 

    - the Bropair


    #aupairscam #aupair #maleaupair #thebropair

    12 min
  • How To Become An Au Pair | Best Gap Year Idea

    Congratulations on wanting to take a gap year as an au pair! This video will explain step by step how to become an au pair in America and how to become an au pair in other countries. To be an au pair in America you need to join one of the 15 registered au pair agencies. But to au pair in other countries you need to join an au pair matching website.

    Time Stamps

    [00:00] - Intro

    [00:37] - Au pair requirements

    [01:52] - How to au pair in America

    [06:40] - How to au pair in other countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK etc.)

    [09:21] - DON'T FORGET THIS STEP!

    #aupair #maleaupair #thebropair #howtoaupair #aupairinamerica #aupairusa #aupair2021

    10 min
  • How To Tell Your Parents That You Want To Take A Gap Year

    Speaking to your parents about certain things can be quite scary. But speaking to them about taking a gap year won't be after you watch this video! In this video I debunk 3 gap year myths such as:

    1. Your family might be worried that you won't go study after your gap year

    2. Your grades will fall if you take a gap year

    3. That you have to be rich to take a gap year As well as addressing their concerns and teaching you how you can convince them that you taking  gap year is a good idea.

    I hope that you enjoyed it and that it gave you the confidence you needed to go and speak to your parents about the idea of a gap year.

    Time Stamps

    [00:00] - Intro

    [00:01] - Malia Obama took a gap year

    [00:33] - Why our parents are so concerned about gap years

    [01:15] - Debunking gap year myths

    [03:44] - Addressing their concerns and how to convince them

    [04:55] - Send me an email at [email protected]

    #gapyear #exchangeyear #tellingyourparents #aupair #maleaupair #thebropair

    6 min
  • 10 Best Gap Year Ideas | What Is An Au Pair And Why Is It The Best Exchange Year Idea?

    These are the 10 BEST gap year ideas for you! If you are thinking about taking a gap year then this video is the one for you to help you to decide which gap year option is best for you. I also tell you abut my gap year experience as an au pair and why I think au pairing is the best gap year option! 

    I hope that you enjoyed the video. Leave a like, comment down below which gap year ideas sounds best to you and consider subscribing for more helpful videos and so that you don't miss out on my next 2 videos about gap years!

    Time Stamps

    [00:00] - Intro

    [00:46] - Why I started the gap year mini-series

    [01:46] - Gap year idea 1: Learn a new language in a foreign country

    [02:00] - Gap year idea 2: Teach English as a foreign language (TEFL)

    [02:15] - Gap year idea 3: Backpack through a country

    [02:29] - Gap year idea 4: Volunteer

    [02:45] - Gap year idea 5: Get a job or holiday working visa / working holiday visa

    [03:00] - Gap year idea 6: Work at a summer camp with kids

    [03:06] - Gap year idea 7: Join the WorkAway program

    [03:18] - Gap year idea 8: Explore your creative side

    [03:34] - Gap year idea 8: Start an online business

    [03:36] - Gap year idea 10: Take online courses

    [03:55] - BONUS Gap year idea: Work on a yacht or a cruise ship

    [03:59] - Why is au pairing the best gap year option?

    [04:03] - What is an au pair?

    [04:56] - Benefits of being an au pair

    [06:11] - Me manifesting my success on YouTube haha


    #gapyear #exchangeyear #aupair #maleaupair #thebropair

    7 min
  • Should You Take Your Gap Year BEFORE Or AFTER College?

    When it comes to gap years normally people would think that you can only take them before college or university but you can also take a gap year after you study, that is what I did. Listen to this podcast to learn the differences between the two and which option is the best for you.


    #jarrydwentzel #thebropair #maleaupair #jaychama #aupair #gapyearafterhighschool #gapyearaftercollege  #shoulditakeagapyear #gapyear

    3 min

About Advice From A Bropair

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Jarryd Wentzel AKA the Bropair is a 29 year-old South African who lived and worked in America as a male au pair. He created this YouTube channel to help out other au pairs on their American journey by giving them tips and knowledge about all things au pair related as well as changing society's perceptions on male au pairs. He gives his perspective on what it's like as a male in a female-dominated industry.