Au Pair in Ireland

These are the experiences, in their own words, of more than 40 young men and women from 13 countries or regions who have been au pairs in Ireland. They tell what it was like for them, and they explain how they avoided or solved some of the problems you might encounter if you decide to be an au pair. They also talk about why being an au pair enriched their lives and filled them with self-confidence.Host mothers also share their insights into how families and au pairs can live and work together in harmony.The consensus is: everyone should be an au pair once - but once is enough!This is a supplementary reader at the intermediate level for students of English.