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Results of Polls

Will you be getting your Au Pair a card this Mother's Day?

  • No, we won't be getting our Au Pair a card or gift on Mother's Day (65%, 70 Votes)
  • It hadn't occured to me, and now I'm feeling confused. I just want someone to bring me breakfast in bed. (19%, 20 Votes)
  • Yes, we will be getting our Au Pair a card or gift on Mother's Day (8%, 9 Votes)
  • Other thoughts (in comments below) (8%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 107

Start Date: May 11, 2012 @ 4:29 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What is the oldest au pair candidate you'd consider?

  • It really would depend on the candidate. If s/he fit our needs exactly, age would not be a concern. (49%, 90 Votes)
  • 26 (21%, 39 Votes)
  • 22 - 23 (16%, 29 Votes)
  • 24 - 25 (7%, 13 Votes)
  • Other (add comments, below) (7%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 183

Start Date: March 25, 2012 @ 2:24 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Would you recommend an Extension Au Pair or a new au pair to a first time host parent?

  • Definitely recommend a brand-new au pair (43%, 28 Votes)
  • It doesn't matter - both options give you an equal chance at success (26%, 17 Votes)
  • Definitely recommend an extention au pair (23%, 15 Votes)
  • (8%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 65

Start Date: March 4, 2012 @ 2:01 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Should Agencies encourage "unpaid vacation" weeks for Au Pairs?

  • No, but it's okay if families and au pairs negotiate this themselves. (52%, 54 Votes)
  • No. It's too easy to abuse. (23%, 24 Votes)
  • Yes, but they should put the LCC or area person in charge of negotiating this, to protect the au pair. (12%, 12 Votes)
  • Yes, assuming it's legal. (7%, 7 Votes)
  • Other (add comments, below) (6%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 103

Start Date: January 21, 2012 @ 6:35 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Send your AuPair to help at a school event, without you?

  • Sure, if my kid(s) really needed an adult there. (58%, 66 Votes)
  • Sure, if the event needed adult support. (23%, 26 Votes)
  • Absolutely not. (16%, 18 Votes)
  • Other (3%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 114

Start Date: January 21, 2012 @ 5:42 pm
End Date: No Expiry

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