my HONEST OPINION about being an AuPair in America! 🇺🇸

hey y'all and welcome back to a new video!
here is my honest opinion about being an aupair. this is based on a three year long journey and it doesnt mean you have to agree with me on it! Neverless id love to her your honest opinion about being an AuPair!
thank you so much for 300 followers
xoxo
Anna
/ anna_bell_blume

[@jasoncarpenter7488]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm a single father here in the state of Ohio. I can say from my heart that my kids and I are truly blessed with such an amazing wonderful young Lady! She is without a question our family and will always be! I will call her BB don't feel comfortable to use her real name without her knowing. BB is from the beautiful country of Thailand! Yes at first it was a little stressful but more for BB than my kids and myself. Because of the culture shock for BB and of course she missed her family very much! I was understanding and patient with BB I also was blessed to have my sister who only lives 8 miles from me to help and comfort BB while I was working or traveling for work. BB caught on very quickly! She is a very strong young Lady! Yes it takes understanding from both sides! This means understanding from the host parent/parents as well! These Young Women are coming to a different Country which can seem like a different planet! They miss their beautiful family they have to quickly adjust to a different culture! So I guess my message is more for host parents...Please be understanding and patient with the young Lady! Remember they are people with feelings and emotions just as you and I! I promise your Au pair Daughter will be so amazing for your children and yourself! She will make you proud to watch her grow as a person! So please be kind and loving to her. My kids have learned so so much from my Thai Daughter because in my eyes and heart she is a Daughter to me! My kids speak more Thai than English at home because they think the language is very cool😂❤❤ Also remember an Au Pair is most definitely not becoming Rich from her job! So be generous from your heart to her! I promise if you love and respect her she will give you the same! I love my thai daughter so very much! I'm blessed and grateful for her! I can't wait to watch her accomplish her life goals and dreams and give her the biggest hug! Also please remember that we are all of the human race and we have more in common than a part!

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you for sharing this! I'm so happy that you guys have such an amazing experience together ❤

[@PrettyLucky-xk2tn]

Hi help me iam in uganda and would like to b an aupair

[@pingkanlucas203]

Brilliant Anna! Love the editing, and the insights you give.

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you! ❤️

[@tinkamsnr]

Thanks for this very honest video 🧡 I‘m going to be an Au Pair in July and I think it’s important to also talk about the not perfect moments of the Au Pair life on Social Media!

[@annawilhelm5937]

I’m so excited for you! ❤️

[@chaimaelasham1935]

OMG!!! Thank you so much for such a honest opinion and message about being an Aupair

[@annawilhelm5937]

you"re very welcome ❤

[@aminagoespro]

Hi Anna! Really liked this video, I have been an aupair for 18 months and I can agree with what you said. The only thing I might disagree with is that people only want to see the good parts about it. I'm feeling like that showing the bad or hard part about it is very authentic and also helpful. Thanks for sharing♡

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you for sharing your POV and watching my video! 😘

[@AvuzwaKeei]

This is such a fresh new perspective and it made me think of alot of things. Thank you so much❤

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you for watching!

[@toxicyetcute6489]

Thanks for uploading these kind of videos !!

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you for watching it ❤️

[@melissasue3328]

Thank you so much for your honesty. You sound like a very mature young woman.

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you!

[@sareolortegui3211]

Thank you so much for this video! It has really helped me ❤

[@annawilhelm5937]

I’m so glad to hear that! ❤️

[@user-ks3ol3lw3b]

Many years ago, I suspect that Au Pairs were girls who didn't have great opportunities for education or careers. So a girl who had taken care of younger siblings and had been raised by her mother to cook and clean house would have exactly the experience to work as an Au Pair. Whereas today, girls know that they can be doctors or lawyers or corporate managers, and with smaller family sizes they probably didn't have younger siblings to take care of. We live in a 'what's in it for me?' world, so why would you travel thousands of miles to be a servant? I'm sure it can be a good experience, but far fewer young women would be a good fit for the job.

[@hajrahmaulidi3077]

Thanks for being honest.Am looking forward to become a aupair .I can't wait to find a host family soon

[@annawilhelm5937]

You’re welcome! I’m so excited for you!

[@jule7042]

Thank you so much for this video! I honestly prefer reality checks to those romanticized videos. I want to become an au pair but I have such a hard time finding videos that show the downsides or what I should be prepared for. I just want to make sure to see all aspects and this video really helped with my attitude and mindset towards being an au pair. Thank you so much for this insight💞

[@annawilhelm5937]

I’m so happy to hear that! Good luck for your future ❤️

[@lexall123]

❤❤ thanks for your kind advice for us.I’m considering being an au pair all the time but I am a little worried about whether could I take all the responsibilities cause I have never went to another country before and stay with a for family 😊 that’s really important to me❤ As a Chinese girl I really wanna go aboard ❤🎉

[@coconutm]

Your English is amazing! Great job!

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you ❤️

[@coconutm]

@@annawilhelm5937 you also very much understand this program and have a very clear and reasonable expectation. Your host family is so lucky to have you :) best luck to you for your future success!!

[@annawilhelm5937]

@@coconutm that is very kind of you, thank you!

[@dayaneoliveira1122]

I was an AuPair many years ago (2006/07), this video is 100% on point!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you ❤️

[@IreneZab]

Amazing video,thanks for sharing

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you!

[@Grace.Ron15]

watching from philippines and thank you for your wonderful message much appreciate it, more videos upload being aupair and God bless😚🤗😊😇❣

[@annawilhelm5937]

Aww hey to the Philippines! I’m planning on filming a new video soon! Thanks for being here xoxo

[@liviaoliveira3680]

Obrigada por esse vídeo! 💜

[@kiyanavanniekerk9316]

Just a question, im in the process of finding a host family/becoming an au pair. If you plan the afternoon when the kids are back and want to go to the kids museum does that come out of your own pocket?

[@annawilhelm5937]

no, I had a credit card that my host family gave me to do activities with the kids, buy them food or get groceries. If I did pay for something child related they always venomed me the money after. Good luck finding your host family and let me know if you need any support.

[@emiliakat6960]

Thanks for shering your story

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you for watching it! ❤️

[@mariaclaravieieraamario6276]

Hii, what do you think about being an aupair as 18 girl ? I really wanna go, but I'm opened mind... I know all the responsibility. My target doing a aupair program is improve my English as much as possible and get out of my comfort zone

[@privnur5288]

Hello, can I ask a question? If we ask our parents to enroll us in the school when we go and then pay for it by working ourselves, would they accept it? I heard it from a girl. And do they enroll us in the language course the first year we come? And do we have days off? Let's say we want to go to a concert. Do they allow?

[@annawilhelm5937]

Do you mean your host parents or your actual parents? You chose your own classes through the organization or you local college depending what works best for your schedule and your host families situation. You can choose to do a language class or do that in your free time if you want. And yes you’re allowed to work 45 hours per week 10 hours a day. You’ll have time off to do your own thing/ go to concerts etc. I’m sure your host family will be excited to share their American culture with you!

[@privnur5288]

@@annawilhelm5937 Oh yes, my au pair family gives me 210 dollars a month. Do they send me to this okey plus language course? Or is there no need? If the family speaks full English, can you learn it yourself in 1-2 years? I want to reach the C2 level because I want to live there. And I have another question, if I go back to my university. Can I study the remaining courses at a university there? Can I pay the fee with a scholarship or on my own? I guess I need to convert to a student visa to stay permanently, right?

[@worldfitnesstrainerradekve9234]

That’s great ! I want my niece to experience that and become mature learn how to be responsible. I think people from beginning are like you said than they learn the life which they wouldn’t in most own families especially today kids don’t help parents like you said they eat and leave dishes behind i talk about teenagers around 16 y old they don’t do anything the parents do all the home responsibilities. I was aupair in England in London and then New York and California. I see my 19 y old niece struggling with life like find a job or have own room her whole life because her useless dad never worked 23 years she had hard life . Id like her to come to USA where actual I live past 20 years and I can help her out if there is any language or other problems even there is coordinator which helped me when there were problems with my host family and their 16 y ild son was ordering drugs and marijuana pipes on my name . Yeah I had some interesting family that’s why communication with your coordinator is important that’s why they transferred me to other family in California before Id get in very bad legal situation. I had 3 host families as aupair. Maybe I should make a video as well. My 3 th family was great but my second the kid was trouble maker and dad was Jewish and wanted me to do work on their 15 bedroom 7 bathroom house ! Gardening etc for free !!! My first family fed me only frozen bag of veggies I lost 20 kg and I was just Muscle I did bodybuilding prior my year in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 my coordinator saw me after 6 months and told my host family which was single father very poor and cheap , told him to feed me meat and get me gym membership because I lost the 20 kg it was actually in 6 months i lost that much weight, than it was better. So you need to talk to your coordinator some families try anything to use you , but others were more lucky Rich families and not so cheap they travel and get gifts like laptops etc . I was only one of 3 males 2 were gay so basically I was only one real man out of 80 of us Aupairs in New York .

[@precilla8689]

After the 12months can you stay or extend your contract ? I really want to apply

[@annawilhelm5937]

yes you can extend your time as an Aupair for another six, nine or 12 month either with the same family or another one.

[@tatalipetit]

I agree with you in everything you said

[@ginamayventer]

Hi! I'm very interested to Au Pair in the US. Do you know if it's possible to do short time Au Pairing, like for 3-6 months? 🥰

[@annawilhelm5937]

Hey! Yes but NOT in America! You can only be an aupair in America for 12 months :) good luck

[@florahkyeswa2791]

@@annawilhelm5937 hi Anna mi am interested

[@sasharous6428]

this is beyond relatable and im going through the exact same thing now

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you! Let me know if you need something, it is definitely hard to go through this alone.

[@stellamacharia1365]

If you have like 2 kids and they are fighting for that one toys how do you solve that? How do you deal with a baby with tantrums?

[@annawilhelm5937]

I always true to observe on who had it first and if they can share it or offer an alternative. Tantrums are totally normal and I always try to be calm and speak in a calm voice, I ensure the child that it’s safe and hear and loved and that I’m here. Sometimes I pick them up and just walk around with them or get a book to distract them. Sometimes they just need to cry it out like we adults do too. I always try to validate their feelings and try to figure out why he/ she is upset. I hope that helps 😘

[@sophies.8579]

Wow, ein richtig tolles und ehrliches Video! 😉🥳 Dein Englisch ist echt super. Inwiefern hat sich denn dein Englisch in dieser Zeit verbessert? Warst du vorher eher schlecht oder konntest du es schon ganz gut?😅

[@annawilhelm5937]

Dankeschön! Mein English war gar nicht gut als ich in die USA gezogen bin. Hab das eigentlich alles über die letzten drei Jahre gelernt :)

[@melisasithole5909]

Is it possible to study online while au pairing like will i get the chance to study

[@annawilhelm5937]

You’ll have so so 6 credits while you’re doing your aupair year. If you sign up to be an Educare you need more credits and you work less hours nevertheless it does not count as an official college class/ degree. If you want to study study you’d need a student visa and enroll into a university/ college in the USA.

[@natalieroux6948]

How did you handle stres before you went to america your first year as an au pair for a year ...i am going to netherlands in beginnig September 2022

[@annawilhelm5937]

I was honestly so so excited that I wasn’t really stressed. Having all of your important paperwork before hand and preparation for you year abroad it’s not stressful at all!! Good planning really helps a lot ❤️ have so much fun in 🇳🇱

[@natalieroux6948]

@@annawilhelm5937 thanks for the advise it helps a lot ....how did you handle shock and how much to pack for a year ...just a carry on or carry on and checked luggage

[@jocelynpaa597]

Is the host family provide the visa?

[@lerry__pks]

Have you had time to study at university or college after taking care of child?

[@annawilhelm5937]

yes! I did my classes either on the weekend or in the evening after work.

[@palesamphatsoe959]

Hey Anna, I'm curious did you au pair all the host families who reached out to you ? Say now you have set requirements that you prefer to work with kids over the age of 2, but a family with 4 kids( 2 under the age of 2 and the other 2 under age of 4), would you still do an interview or rather be honest with yourself because you know what you can handle ?

[@annawilhelm5937]

I the beginning I wanted to Au Pair for younger children due my English knowledge, so yes if I’d have gotten a request from a family with only teenagers I would’ve definitely spoken with them to hear their expectations but I would have been honest about my concerns! If they wouldn’t have matched I would’ve said no to be fair to myself AND the host family.

[@palesamphatsoe959]

@@annawilhelm5937 so did you interview ALL the families that reached out to you, or did you send some families rejections notes ?

[@palobustos259]

Hiii great video ! What company you use ?

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you! I went with aupair in America! #aupairinamerica

[@helloworld7183]

Great video! Did you sign a contract agreement with your host family?

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you! and yes the host family and you have to sign an employment agreement/ contract.

[@ishqforeva8276]

I have big experienced to being scammed because here so many host families who are not real that they still collecting money

[@annawilhelm5937]

I am so sorry to hear that!

[@Xqz985]

It’s such a great video! I am au pair also.

[@m.jmusiclover7261]

I try my luck

[@iamrileyclark]

Where can I find an au pair like you? I'm a mama to a toddler and expecting another and I'd love to find an au pair who's so genuine and kind like you!

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you so much! If you would like to talk write me on my Instagram and maybe I can help you finding an Au Pair :) (IG: anna_bell_blume)

[@deboramoraa7483]

Can I get that chance

[@iamrileyclark]

@@deboramoraa7483 are you an au pair?

[@deboramoraa7483]

@@iamrileyclark I'm interested of becoming one. Can I get a chance please

[@iamrileyclark]

@Debora Moraa I think you have to sign up with an agency etc!

[@nakatopatra2892]

Please members, am here also looking for an aupair job, am from Uganda, I have been working in Saudi Arabia as annay and acare giver to elderly, I hope to get some one here.

[@user-be2ou6ro9r]

🤩

[@kace2117]

From beginning the process until you got to your hostess house .how much time did that take .. months.weeks .i wanna know

[@annawilhelm5937]

I applied in December 2018, found my host family in February 2019 and moved to the states August 2019.

[@kace2117]

@@annawilhelm5937 thank you.is there a specific website that you used to find a host family

[@annawilhelm5937]

@@kace2117 i used Au pair in america. there also a couple Facebook pages where you could fin families BUT you need a visa if you want to go to America.

[@palesamphatsoe959]

​@@annawilhelm5937 so you matched in February and only moved 6 months later, was this because of the visa process or ?

[@annawilhelm5937]

@@palesamphatsoe959 I had to finish my apprenticeship first and apply for my visa etc. I wanted to have everything settled before doing my exams so I can better concentrate on it.

[@richy1882]

How can I be an au pair in America I'm an au pair who trying to find a host family in the USA Any help Plzzzz

[@annawilhelm5937]

if you want to be an Aupair in America you need to have an agency who sponsors you! I went with "aupairinamerica"

[@richy1882]

@@annawilhelm5937 thank you so much for telling me that, but I emailed a lot of agencies all of them don't work in my country because we don't have an office for them, except one agency

[@annawilhelm5937]

@@richy1882 oh okay I'm sorry to hear that. Whats the agency called that is near you? what do they offer?

[@sarahliebenberg520]

Does anybody have recommendations of good and reliable Au Pair agencies to work in the USA? I’ve been an au pair for over four years and am looking for a reliable company that someone has experience with 🙌🏻Many thanks!

[@annawilhelm5937]

I went with aupair in America and I had amazing three years with this agency!

[@sarahliebenberg520]

@@annawilhelm5937 oh awesome thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Melodynyakio]

I am a kenyan 21years looking for an AU pair opportunity

[@Myberesfordbrand]

I’m a aupair and I only have to say…DON’T DO IT

[@andreawang7848]

What happened 🙀

[@Zah997]

I totally agree with you !

[@audreyhenson1770]

How do I hire you?!

[@margheritagennaro3236]

what agency did you sign up with to be an au pair?

[@annawilhelm5937]

I went with AIFS/ Aupair in America :)

[@hotels_254]

Hello girl,am currently in Kenya,I love children,help me get a job

[@grethylruth]

Is there age limit as Au Pair in US?

[@annawilhelm5937]

yes, you should be between 18 and 26 years!

[@ivona03]

haha about the location tho... girllll charleston is where obx was/is filmed that's even better than california hahaha okay jokes aside this was a very nice video thank you very much I wanna do an au pair when I finish high school I'm from Switzerland btw haha and I need some realistic videos so THANK YOU

[@annawilhelm5937]

Haha yes they filmed the new season near our house! Can’t wait to see it! Omg i just moved to Switzerland how fun! Thank you for watching 😘

[@ivona03]

@@annawilhelm5937 Whaaat that's crazy haha did you see anyone? Nice, which canton do you live in?

[@annawilhelm5937]

@@ivona03 I did! I was supposed to be in some episodes but I had to work… and I’m living in verbier now!

[@ivona03]

@@annawilhelm5937 WAIT WHAT HOW were you supposed to be in some episodes??? that's so cool!

[@annawilhelm5937]

@@ivona03 yes, I applied for it and got confirmed but I had to work.. but maybe another time who knows :)

[@fantakeita1242]

Hi darling thanks so much I work as house keeper I want to work as aupair in USA can you please help me

[@annawilhelm5937]

hey, where do you life? Try to look for an agency and you do need to have 200h of childcare and a prove of that additional to a valid drivers license and a Highschool diploma. (these are things you need if you're from Germany, not sure how it is in other countries)

[@florahkyeswa2791]

Am interested to be an aupair how can I join

[@annawilhelm5937]

that's awesome. I went with Aupair in America.

[@GiselinArencibia]

Hola buenas noches

[@markmichaelmarquez6025]

how to apply aupair?

[@annawilhelm5937]

www.aupairinamerica.com

[@ashesgianan]

Is great aupair organization legit?

[@annawilhelm5937]

I've honestly never heard of great Aupair organization? I'd maybe look for videos about that or connections before deciding to sign up with it.

[@nandutubarbra5349]

Hi Anna please help me ,am 18 making I need a host family

[@Panchitobear]

I have watched 3 or 4 videos and concluded you are very knowledgeable on the subject you talking about, you have a very clear videos, you speak very americanized, and of course , you are pretty, however, I noticed your contents are not virwed as much as supposed to be, maybe , like some Germans youtubers , they speak in their own language then subtitle with English or vice versa; so you can reach more audiences. Just suggestion, you know. Oh I subscribe to your channel.

[@annawilhelm5937]

Thank you for your tips! I’ll definitely try to make some German content as well! Thank you!

[@hbzineb6361]

What is the limit age for an au pair in the USA??

[@annawilhelm5937]

You can be between 18 - 26 years :)

[@hbzineb6361]

But i met an American family and said it's okay to be over 26 since i found the family to match with

[@nandutubarbra5349]

@@annawilhelm5937 hi Anna wana be an Au pair.whst can I do please indeed help

[@luciasaunders9736]

So, basically, you just described legalized slave labor.

[@annawilhelm5937]

Interesting POV

[@Time4aKiss]

Does your family think you're starting to sound very American?

[@annawilhelm5937]

They’re definitely proud of how my English has improved but I still have my German accent haha

[@danazu583]

What is your home Country ?

[@annawilhelm5937]

Germany :)

[@user-hz6il3qp4j]

how did you know for you that you had found the right host family

[@annawilhelm5937]

It sounds weird but honestly my gut feeling told me it was right. I tried to not have big expectations but my host family met every expectation. The way they spoke with me about their goals, expectations towards me regarding their children etc aligned with mine as well. I felt I can trust them and feel safe which is one of the biggest things! It was easy to communicate and I was smiling every time I spoke about them (kind of like when you find YOUR spouse lol)

[@GiselinArencibia]

Hola buenas noches