Emelie joined AuPairCoffee at the very beginning of her adventure in Nebraska – and now she’s back for her last week as an au pair! 🌻 In this heartfelt conversation, she looks back on everything she experienced: from going to an American high school prom 💃🎶, making lifelong American friends 🤝🇺🇸, and traveling across the US 🗽🏔️🌴, to flying home to Austria for her university entrance exams 🎓✈️.

Emelie shares why she chose not to extend her year, what made her host family so special 💕, what life in Nebraska is really like 🌾, and the little things she missed the most from home 🥨🍫.

If you’re curious about what a full au pair year feels like – with all its highlights, challenges, and bittersweet goodbyes – this episode is a must-listen. 💫

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Mona started her au pair journey near San Francisco, full of excitement for the year ahead. But things took an unexpected turn when she entered rematch and couldn’t find a new host family. In this honest conversation, Mona shares what it was like to end her au pair year early, a topic rarely talked about in the au pair community. She opens up about the challenges, the emotions of leaving sooner than planned, and how she’s been doing since returning home.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when things don’t go as planned abroad, or you want to hear a raw, real side of au pair life, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in now for a fun and honest chat about au pair life in the USA! 💬✨

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Kate finished her bachelor’s in Slovakia before heading to the US as an au pair, spending two years with the same host family near Philadelphia. Now, she’s working on her second bachelor’s degree in the US while still living with her host family. She cared for four kids aged 6–16 and shares what it was like to build deep bonds with older kids and why she chose to stay in the US. We also dive into the differences between being an au pair and a nanny and what changes when your role shifts while staying with the same family.

If you’re curious about extending your stay, studying in the US after your au pair year, or life with older host kids, you’ll love this episode!

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In this episode of AuPairCoffee🎙️☕, Celina from Austria 🇦🇹 shares her amazing au pair journey in New Jersey 🌟! She takes care of an adorable 8-month-old baby 👶💖 and has a super close relationship with her host parents—they're so young that it feels more like a friendship 🫶! She absolutely LOVES her host family 💕, and they even asked her to extend 🏡✨… but she decided to say no, even though it was a tough choice. Why? You'll find out! 🤔

One of the best parts of her experience? Traveling ✈️🌍! Her host family takes her on incredible trips, giving her opportunities she never imagined 🤩. But with the baby in daycare for 4 hours a day 🏫, things can get a little… boring sometimes 😅.

Celina is infant-qualified 🍼✅ and had tons of childcare experience before becoming an au pair, which really helped her settle into the role! She also shares why getting along with your host parents is the most important thingfor a great au pair year 🙌.

And of course, living just 20–35 minutes from NYC 🏙️🚇 is a dream! But is the NYC nightlife as amazing as everyone says? 🤔🍸 Celina spills the tea on what going out in the city is REALLY like! 🍹👀

🎧 Tune in now for a fun and honest chat about au pair life in the USA! 💬✨

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In this episode of AuPairCoffee 🎙️☕, Annabell shares her wild au pair journey 🎢! She started in Tennessee, but things took a CRAZY turn when her host mom accused her of having an affair with the host dad 😳 (which was NOT true!!). The situation got so toxic 🚩—they even communicated with her through their child 🫠. She was suddenly kicked out 🏡❌ while the family was planning to adopt another child 👶. On top of everything, she had to drive her OWN car 🚗💨 all the way to Florida for a "family vacation" 🌴... seriously?!

After a tough rematch ⏳, Annabell finally found a new family in Connecticut 📍—not quite NYC, but close enough 🏙️. She looked after older kids (10 & 8) 👦👧 but struggled to connect with them 💭. The whole experience made her realize that maybe being an au pair wasn’t for her 🤯. With only one month to find a family and prepare for departure 🛫, did she even have enough time to think it through?! 🤔

She also did a business & marketing internship 💼📊 during her au pair year—and guess what? She actually preferred that over working with kids 😅! The hardest part? Living with your employer 🏠👀. In this episode, she spills ALL the tea 🍵 on her au pair experience, talks about the book Au Pair Affair📖, and explains why she decided to LEAVE the program 🚪👋.

🎧 Don’t miss this eye-opening episode—stream it now! 💥

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In this episode of Aupaircoffee, Mia shares how her au pair journey turned into a whole new life down under! 🌏☀️ She first moved to Sydney three years ago and spent eight months as an au pair in the stunning Northern Beaches, taking care of three boys. 🏡💙 Since the youngest was only six months old, she co-parented a lot with the mom. 👶❤️ Unlike most au pairs, she didn’t go through an agency but found her family on Facebook – something she’d definitely do differently now! 📲❌

Looking for a new host family that would allow her to pursue her passion for dance, she ended up in a crazy second au pair experience… 🤯 Three boys again (3, 7, and 9), but this time, she had no time off, worked insane hours, and wasn’t paid properly. 😓💰 To make things worse, the family never told her that the kids had special needs, which made the job even harder. 🧩💔 Eventually, she left and decided to fully focus on dance. 🎭✨

Now, Mia is living the ultimate Aussie dream – by the beach, embracing the surfer lifestyle, and studying dance full-time for two years! 🌊🏄‍♀️💃 Adjusting to the Australian accent was a challenge, but she’s loving every moment of it. 🇦🇺🦘 Her life now? Pretty much like Tara’s from Dance Academy! 🎬💖

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🎧 Grab a coffee and listen to Mia’s inspiring story about chasing dreams, adapting to new cultures, and finding her true passion! ☕💬✨

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In this episode of Aupaircoffee, Clara talks to Jasmin, whose au pair experience was a real rollercoaster 🎢✨. She started her adventure in Atlanta, Georgia, but quickly realized that her host family was not the right fit. In just her second week, she was left completely alone in the house and had to clean everything – a true au pair nightmare! 🏡😨🧹

After a rematch, she moved to the Hamptons, New York, and finally found a loving and supportive host family. ❤️ Her host mom became like a second mother to her, and for the first time, she felt truly at home. But over time, new challenges appeared… Even though she was over 21, she still had a strict curfew and started feeling restricted in her freedom. ⏳🚪

On top of that, her homesickness never really went away – especially after the tough start in Atlanta. Eventually, she made the brave decision to end her au pair journey early and return to Germany 🇩🇪💛. Looking back, she knows it was the right choice! Her biggest message? It’s absolutely okay to go home if you’re not happy. 🌍💕

🎧 Grab a coffee and listen to Jasmin’s emotional story! ☕💬✨

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In this episode of AuPairCoffee, Clara sits down with Matea, an Austrian au pair living in Denver, Colorado. 🇦🇹✨ She shares her unique experience of living with very young host parents and caring for a baby—while the family is already expecting their next child! From adjusting to their dynamic to embracing the challenges of being an au pair in a growing household, Matea gives us a glimpse into her everyday life.

But that’s not all! Matea also answers some of the biggest questions future au pairs might have. Do you really need a car as an au pair, or can you manage without one? 🚗💭 Are all host families as wealthy as they seem on social media? 💰 And how do you actually choose the right agency? She also talks about how much her English has improved since moving to the U.S. and how taking college credits—like a course at Disney World in Orlando🎢🏰—has shaped her experience.

Beyond the au pair life, Matea dives into cultural differences, like why dinner is the biggest meal of the day in the U.S. 🍽️, the struggle of making American friends, and the surprising freedom of being 21+ in the States. She even shares the small but unexpected adjustments—like realizing you’re *allowed* to turn right at a red light! 🚦😲

And, of course, we talk about one of the most nerve-wracking moments for any au pair: those first few days with a brand-new host family. From settling in to building connections, Matea gives her best advice on making the transition smooth.

Grab your coffee, sit back, and tune in to another exciting episode of Aupaircoffee! ☕💬

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In this episode of Aupaircoffee, I sit down with Laura, an au pair living in Orange County, right in the heart of the LA area. She gives us the inside scoop on what it’s really like to live in sunny Southern California—spoiler alert: it’s not exactly like „Selling Sunset“! ☀️🏡 From taking care of four host kids, including twin boys 👦👦, to being more of a driver than a babysitter 🚙💨, Laura shares how her role differs from the typical au pair experience. She also talks about why she decided to extend her stay for another nine months 📆 and what made her bond with her host family so strong.

But life in LA isn’t always glamorous. Laura opens up about experiencing wildfires 🔥, navigating difficult conversations with her host parents 🗣️, and even getting into a car accident 🚗💥.We also dive into the major differences between German and American drivers 🇩🇪🚘🇺🇸, the struggles of public transportation in the US 🚌🙃, and the reality of paying for your own gas ⛽💸 as an au pair.

Laura’s journey has been full of surprises, challenges, and incredible experiences, and she’s sharing it all in this episode. Tune in to hear about her travels ✈️, her thoughts on the Au Pair in America program 🌎, and the highs and lows of life as an au pair in one of the most famous cities in the world! 🌆💃

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🌍⏳ In this episode of aupaircoffee, I chat with Valisha from the Netherlands! 🇳🇱 She was an au pair back in 2018, extended her stay, and lived in Pennsylvania and later in LA, just a 20-minute bike ride from Santa Monica! 🚴‍♀️🌴 After finishing university, she decided to become an au pair again in 2023 – this time in Park City, Utah. 🏔️⛷️

She absolutely loves her host family and already plans to extend again – making it a total of four years as an au pair! 🏡💛 But life in Utah isn’t just about skiing and beautiful mountains: ski passes are insanely expensive 🎿💸, and she works a lot on weekends, especially in winter. Luckily, her best friend has the same schedule, so they get through it together.

And then there’s the Mormon influence in Utah… 🧐 While her host family isn’t Mormon, she definitely notices how much religion shapes the state – for example, good luck finding coffee there! ☕️❌ (Kind of ironic for a podcast called aupaircoffee, right? 😆) We also talked about the series Secret Life of Mormon Wives– super interesting!

🎧 Grab your coffee (if you can find one in Utah 😉) and tune in!

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