MY AU PAIR EXPERIENCE | I WAS AN AU PAIR | WHY I LEFT MY HOST FAMILY WITHOUT A GOODBYE!?

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  • @Carol_Kayy_Kunene
    @Carol_Kayy_Kunene 2 роки тому +15

    Being an aupair is not easy... I'm so sorry you went through that 😢 I'm currently an aupair in Germany, but I'm South African...my host family became horrible and intolerable, they put me through hell for 2 weeks then i changed, now I'm with a new family in Berlin...i now have trust issues wen it comes to host families but i hope I'll have a great experience with them

    • @nshutimerci18
      @nshutimerci18 15 днів тому

      Can you tell us about it too pleasee

  • @mareshalite
    @mareshalite 4 роки тому +87

    I was married in South Africa was thrown out,I had no ticket no family,but God sent angels to get me an air ticket and am home starting again.. God has a way of taking care of his own..bless you

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +16

      I’m sorry you didn’t have a good experience in my country, but I’m glad you’re home safe with your family. God always find a way to protect us, and God bless to the Angels he sent to save you. God bless you and thank you for watching my video😊.

  • @anelendlovu5243
    @anelendlovu5243 4 роки тому +77

    I’m an AuPair currently, second year with a different family, they are the best. Thinking about how nice they are and how they treat me makes me super emotional and super grateful . I’m sorry that your experience wasn’t great in Zulu we say mase kuzokhanya kuba munyama kakhulu which basically means that at the end of a tunnel there’s always light 💡. You seem happy and good which means you got to that light hun ❤️

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +7

      Thank you sis😊❤️🙏🏾. I’m glad to hear that you are happy with your host family, the experience I had angiyfiseli muntu. That’s true, as hard as it was, it taught me a lot. I’m happy now and in a good space mentally.😊

    • @justinenakirya3407
      @justinenakirya3407 4 роки тому +1

      I want also to work as A u pair any one to help me currently am working in dubai

    • @tsvakaishumba4781
      @tsvakaishumba4781 4 роки тому +2

      Hie how did you travel to USA as Au pair are there agents who can help . Please if you can help me with how you did the procedure

    • @tsvakaishumba4781
      @tsvakaishumba4781 4 роки тому +1

      Hie how did you go about the procedure to be an Au pair , are there agents who help please could you help me

    • @ibidapotoyin5566
      @ibidapotoyin5566 3 роки тому +1

      @@justinenakirya3407 are you still interested in AU pair

  • @ifunanyaokonkwo4403
    @ifunanyaokonkwo4403 4 роки тому +102

    I am a Nigerian and constantly vacation in South Africa
    Honestly l wonder what South Africans are looking for in America. You have a beautiful country
    You just got yourself a new subie

    • @siphiwemkhonza9151
      @siphiwemkhonza9151 4 роки тому +4

      You only go to America for dollars

    • @zunaiandre2341
      @zunaiandre2341 4 роки тому +3

      That experience

    • @pamelamakumbirofa8033
      @pamelamakumbirofa8033 4 роки тому +1

      Exposure is very important

    • @yonaavraham9594
      @yonaavraham9594 4 роки тому +3

      @@pamelamakumbirofa8033
      A lot of Africans want to escape Africa and feel they deserve to be in the West.

    • @liveandlearn4762
      @liveandlearn4762 4 роки тому +3

      So true if I was from SA I would stay in my native land, America is not all that but sadly Africans due to poverty they believe it’s the solution or the UK.

  • @ericastone3998
    @ericastone3998 4 роки тому +74

    The most depressing time of my life was when i was an Aupair. Living with strangers is hard and you hardly get alone time. I was so depressed and sad. I gained weight and was miserable.

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +8

      It’s really hard, I’m sorry you went through that. I lost so much weight😔

    • @GuidetteExpert
      @GuidetteExpert 4 роки тому +2

      Did you check out your rights? You should have the right to get vacation days and see the country.

    • @pinkyfish6850
      @pinkyfish6850 4 роки тому +3

      Feel you! I never been depressed before in my life but when I was au pair I was just so depressed.... 🥺

    • @ClaudiaKoniki
      @ClaudiaKoniki 4 роки тому +2

      I can relate so hard .. 😣

    • @mdungethulile
      @mdungethulile 3 роки тому +1

      Pick a number and joint the line... it sucked each and every moment of it.

  • @the1stcoat873
    @the1stcoat873 4 роки тому +22

    I was in the process of taking the opportunity in 2003, my soul said no. I had filled the forms with an agency in Cape Town, the thought of leaving my country became too much to bear. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

  • @Audrey-faithlife
    @Audrey-faithlife 4 роки тому +60

    I would never do it again.
    I am from Northern Ireland. And did one year . It was awful. But I met my husband .

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +5

      Me too, I would never do it again. I’m sorry you went through that.

    • @icebox9339
      @icebox9339 3 роки тому +1

      Audrey lucky you! Sometimes bad times produce great results. Love it.

    • @sylviaj270
      @sylviaj270 3 роки тому +1

      Something good came out of it.

  • @indefinitelyserge547
    @indefinitelyserge547 4 роки тому +91

    Thank you for you dedication and your openness in YOUR experience. Many blessings babe

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +6

      Thank you babe and for your support❤️

    • @winniembabazi1966
      @winniembabazi1966 2 роки тому

      hello i need am a au pair and i need a host family to take care am in dubai

    • @indefinitelyserge547
      @indefinitelyserge547 2 роки тому +1

      @@winniembabazi1966 you’ll have to look for a agency. We aren’t part of one she was just sharing her experience.

    • @winniembabazi1966
      @winniembabazi1966 2 роки тому

      Can you help me with any agency please kindly

  • @andilethwala1318
    @andilethwala1318 4 роки тому +19

    You're story telling is great, I lit
    literally waved goodbye when you said bye because you're so engaging

  • @malumachado4561
    @malumachado4561 4 роки тому +8

    Strength my sisi - standing up for yourself! Horrible manipulators will always take advantage of nice people who see them in trouble and try to help. Good job for standing up for yourself even when the consequences were dire.

  • @raindrops1942
    @raindrops1942 4 роки тому +47

    Next time anything like that happen to you, take notes, write down dates and time such behaviors happen or record them harassing you and call the police.
    I wish I had you as an an Au Pair.

    • @gladysmoriku4326
      @gladysmoriku4326 4 роки тому +3

      I can be your au pair,its always been ,my dream

    • @raykamande696
      @raykamande696 2 роки тому +1

      Hello do you still need an aupair please

  • @Lifedisabledd
    @Lifedisabledd 4 роки тому +35

    Yah I stayed in a job in the middle east trying to be nice. Never again. Believe people when they show you who they are for the first time. Sometime God will be nudging you to leave, but you stay out of kindness of not loving yourself first.

  • @sarahnasri4098
    @sarahnasri4098 4 роки тому +28

    Sweetheart, I’m an American and my heart goes out to you. 💗

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you 😊🙏🏾

    • @sarahnasri4098
      @sarahnasri4098 4 роки тому +2

      I don’t blame you for prioritizing your mental health. Not everyone you work with will empathize with you or see how much you’re going through. I’ve gone through something similar, except in an academic setting. We both left for good reason. The future is replete with opportunity. You’re such a strong person!

  • @nikkiart1272
    @nikkiart1272 4 роки тому +30

    I’m so sorry you went through this love. By the way, you’re stunning! And I love your voice & accent 😍

  • @khensanirikhotso5316
    @khensanirikhotso5316 4 роки тому +15

    I am from SA and was an Au Pair 20 years ago. Your experience seems like a story out of a horror movie compared to the experience I had. I doubt back then the agency would’ve even allowed you to stay with the family when the needs of the child changed. I was blessed to have had a support who was 100% for the Au Pair’s wellbeing. It was totally normal back then to have Au Pairs switching families 2 to 3 times until they find a perfect fit. I had a lovely Jewish family.

  • @FreedomofSpeech865
    @FreedomofSpeech865 3 роки тому +50

    $200 a week to care for twins and a 12 year old 😲. I paid my nanny a lot more 20 years ago, a lot and I am not rich but it is not fair to exploit others.

    • @indefinitelyserge547
      @indefinitelyserge547 2 роки тому +5

      That program is beyond abusive in how they gain cheap labor

    • @nicole_sangweni
      @nicole_sangweni 2 роки тому +4

      Especially people working well both

    • @raykamande696
      @raykamande696 2 роки тому +2

      Hello and would you need one now or you're occupied

    • @hoptrinh5753
      @hoptrinh5753 2 роки тому

      The pay is not high but in return there are opportunities open for au pairs. It also depends a lot on the host family to have great journey or not. But mostly, it’s also your attitude and your way of life too.

    • @indefinitelyserge547
      @indefinitelyserge547 2 роки тому +1

      @@hoptrinh5753 where I agree with this if you hear her story and knew my wife you’d understand the situation was very toxic and degrading to her

  • @zulugirlabroad9498
    @zulugirlabroad9498 4 роки тому +39

    As a au pair I did meet wonderful people,traveled and most of all I meant my husband but the experience I had with a family was hell would not want someone to go though it. Great vlog

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +6

      Thank you😊, and thank you for sharing your experience with me. I’m happy to know that even though you didn’t have great experience with the family, you had a good time out of the program. Au pair is really not easy, I also always say I wouldn’t want anyone to experience what I went through. I’m sorry you had a crazy family, but we are strong now because of them.

    • @siphesihlemncube5316
      @siphesihlemncube5316 4 роки тому +1

      How did you find love in America?

    • @sandiedamps
      @sandiedamps 4 роки тому +2

      Can you help me with a reliable website or link to applying to become an au pair.
      Its good to know you had a good experience. Not all experiences are the same for everyone.

  • @pearlyvalenciamlati
    @pearlyvalenciamlati 4 роки тому +10

    hey new to your channel ,new subscriber .i'm currently an Au pair in massachusetts,boston from south africa,it feels so good to see south africans who were previous au pairs and to hear them share their experience and how they overcame .i'm loving your channel can't wait to see more content .

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +2

      Heyyy😃 welcome and thank you for subscribing. I hope you’re having a great experience, it also feels good to share and hoping it helps someone going through the same experience or someone who’s thinking of becoming an au pair. Thank you so much😊...more content coming and I hope you continue loving my channel ❤️.

    • @pearlyvalenciamlati
      @pearlyvalenciamlati 4 роки тому

      @@AfricanCalifornia so far I loving your channel and yesterday I slept late watching it .its very helpful for those who are Au pairs and future Au pair. Thank you for sharing your journey with us

    • @prettykhan
      @prettykhan 3 роки тому

      Can you pls share the link to join

    • @bouuaNdukii
      @bouuaNdukii 2 роки тому

      @@prettykhan I really want to work as an au-pair how should I apply can u help me with steps

  • @teresiawachira1034
    @teresiawachira1034 4 роки тому +33

    200 hundred a week with a special child? That special child needed a trained nurse or a home health care provider.

    • @teresayeates3437
      @teresayeates3437 4 роки тому +1

      And both were medical professionals.

    • @teresiawachira1034
      @teresiawachira1034 4 роки тому +1

      @@teresayeates3437 I don't understand. They k ow better.

    • @teresayeates3437
      @teresayeates3437 4 роки тому +3

      @@teresiawachira1034 You would think so. And that they would pay better.

  • @maryannedelaney
    @maryannedelaney 4 роки тому +27

    Au Pair is the worst job in the world. I am glad you left.

    • @maryannedelaney
      @maryannedelaney 3 роки тому

      I’m glad you had a good experience and I am sure you are great with children, but Au Pairs often are mistreated or taken advantage of.

    • @engelabezuidenhout8610
      @engelabezuidenhout8610 3 роки тому +2

      I think there are good families who just need help due to their work schedules, but there are many who abuse their staff.

  • @laurencottle3966
    @laurencottle3966 4 роки тому +34

    I was also an Au Pair and went into rematch. I have to agree that at the end of the day the agencies aren't that concerned about the au pairs. Sometimes it felt like we were just cheap labour. But I had many friends who had host families who just treated them like cheap labour and it was all about the families taking advantage. I still think au pairing was the best experience I could have done for myself. I learnt so much about myself, but its not as whimsical as the agents make it seem when you first apply.

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +11

      I agree, when you apply they promise to protect you and you gonna have this amazing experience, you’ll feel like part of the family but that’s not how families treats us. I was feeling the same way too, cheap labour. The only thing we can appreciate is how it changes us and we learn a lot about ourselves. When I started, I was shy and couldn’t stand up for myself but I came out strong and now I can speak up if I’m not happy about something.

    • @lailayakiti1201
      @lailayakiti1201 4 роки тому +2

      Sorry which agency did you use? I also want to try

    • @laurencottle3966
      @laurencottle3966 4 роки тому +1

      @@lailayakiti1201 I used cultural care

    • @laurencottle3966
      @laurencottle3966 4 роки тому

      @@AfricanCalifornia I completely agree

    • @prettykhan
      @prettykhan 3 роки тому

      What agency did you use pls share

  • @LuanMadrigal
    @LuanMadrigal 2 роки тому +2

    Very interesting and useful experience you shared. I wish you the best in the world ❤

  • @nonhlezama5476
    @nonhlezama5476 4 роки тому +21

    I was also an aupair in California San Francisco at first and rematched with a family in Newark a neighbouring town there, my experience was the hardest thing that I have done in my entire life it was not at all what they advertised it to be yoh guys BUT I'm so grateful for the journey and experience it really trained me for life I came back a different person than I was in a positive way I'm so glad I did this while I was still young and single with no children I needed it alot and you see that in the end of the journey, ngoba ngempela ukuthi wenzan that was big and out of your comfort zone and you learnt from, there were good days bad days and really bad days I also learnt that money and fine things dont equal happiness but I'm so glad I did it so glad...

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +1

      👏🏾👏🏾that’s true! You appreciate the experience in the end, as hard as it is but we grow a lot from it.

    • @queenfelb4500
      @queenfelb4500 4 роки тому

      Nonhle its Fel from Cleveland

    • @nonhlezama5476
      @nonhlezama5476 4 роки тому +1

      @@queenfelb4500 Hawu kodwa sthandwa sam😊😊😊😊❤❤❤ how have you been sis wamiiii?

    • @queenfelb4500
      @queenfelb4500 4 роки тому +1

      @@nonhlezama5476 I'm good and you?

    • @queenfelb4500
      @queenfelb4500 4 роки тому +1

      @@nonhlezama5476 ❤️❤️❤️OMG sis wami it's been too long I'm shookth 🤞🏽🤞🏽

  • @monicajay2406
    @monicajay2406 4 роки тому +5

    I’m so sorry you had such a negative experience in the USA. Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @bongiwemswazi1113
    @bongiwemswazi1113 2 роки тому +2

    So sorry you through the worse. I was an ua pair in 2021, I had an amazing family. I'm also from South Africa durban. I've been here over decade now. Sometimes pleasing others before yourself can put you at risk. You handled it with so much wisdom. Just know that I absolutely understand. I love you girl. All the way from North Carolina Charlotte

  • @paulaburgess9157
    @paulaburgess9157 4 роки тому +15

    As an employee you were entitled your time off. Your agency should have notified you of your employee benefits before you left your home country. What the host dad was horrible but please remember this situation with men of the household is not limited to employee it also happens to female visitor and family members. The host dad action was criminal and against the laws of the USA.

  • @toyinsina
    @toyinsina 4 роки тому +45

    Omg your skinnnnnn....is so beautiful. Can I borrow it lol....👍

  • @mickeyj9794
    @mickeyj9794 4 роки тому +17

    "Please take time to get some mental help", just not those pills the doctor prescribed, or time off, or any sympathy from us. Yoh some of these families neh.

  • @ntandowetu3733
    @ntandowetu3733 4 роки тому +8

    Omg sorry you had to go through that , i had an au pair from the saint Vincent honestly she was not my au pair she became more like my sister the bond was strong, fortunately she could only stay for 3 years as she wanted to train to be a teacher which i will continue to fully support when ever she decides to come back to the uk she always has a home and a family that continue to love her. I get scared to get another au pair i case she is opposite to what i have experienced .Glad you got out of there babe

  • @annaclaraf
    @annaclaraf 3 роки тому +10

    You’re so brave. I admire you.

  • @basicallyv9873
    @basicallyv9873 4 роки тому +18

    How are you going to have someone take care of 3 kids, one special needs all week and weekends and pay them 200 dollars. Do they know how much day carecost

    • @lydian5762
      @lydian5762 4 роки тому +1

      That is how much it cost???? Damn, maybe I should get an Au pair and pay them better

  • @syamthandamdletshe2193
    @syamthandamdletshe2193 4 роки тому +34

    Never watched this one ..literally tear dropped 😔..I feel so sorry for everything you went thru💔♥️

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +3

      I made it through, I’m strong now because of that experience ❤️.

  • @nyk469
    @nyk469 4 роки тому +21

    deary, this video helps a lot. Currently in belgium feeling depressed especially in a time like this.

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +5

      I’m sorry to hear that, yes this time is really hard and I really hope you get better ❤️. I’m glad this video could help.

    • @laurakok6255
      @laurakok6255 3 роки тому +1

      Hope you're feeling a bit better ❤

  • @moniquedefranca5759
    @moniquedefranca5759 3 роки тому +7

    Ive been an au pair many years ago. Europe was great. I wanted to go to the US but many girla had such a terrible experience with their host family. Even the agency which placed me was very reluctant to place ladies in the USA. Europe is a great place to be an au pair.

    • @pilscilamaina9744
      @pilscilamaina9744 3 роки тому

      Please how can I apply

    • @moniquedefranca5759
      @moniquedefranca5759 3 роки тому

      @@pilscilamaina9744 you do this through an agency. You will find a few on the net. Get your passport ready. Hope you get a great host family.

    • @antokerubo2542
      @antokerubo2542 2 роки тому

      Hello i have a passport how can i apply am from Kenya

  • @viivienhorvath8078
    @viivienhorvath8078 2 роки тому +2

    Hello,
    Your video just popped up on my UA-cam,
    I used to be an Au Pair and now I’m a CC working for an AuPair Agency.
    I’m truly sorry what you went through and how your CC and Agency handled the whole situation!
    I would have done the same thing! You stayed longer than the family deserved it! I hope they got kicked out of the program!!

  • @ChatJamaicanwithTania
    @ChatJamaicanwithTania 4 роки тому +4

    You are loved and beautiful and be glad that you learn from the experience.

  • @ursulamaloka2548
    @ursulamaloka2548 4 роки тому +31

    Your story really touched me. 🥺 I'm not even sure if I still wanna do this because wow

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +18

      Thank you for watching. I don’t want my video to scare you from doing au pair, it should be your guide and learn from it. Au pair experiences are not the same, I have friends who had an amazing experience and even after my own experience I would still recommend it to someone because from it I learned so much and it made me stronger as a person, I met amazing friends from different countries that had my back until the end. My advice to you, take your time to match with the family, when you get there enjoy the journey cos you might have a good experience, if it doesn’t work out it’s ok you have an option to rematch. If it doesn’t work out after rematch, it’s still ok because you gave your all and were brave enough to try.

  • @noziphomkhize7077
    @noziphomkhize7077 4 роки тому +27

    I'm so sorry this happened to you abroad. I'm an Aupair here in Durban Zimbali. Wonderful family and they are paying me handsomely.

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +4

      That’s great, I didn’t know there’s au pair in South Africa.

    • @mvelomkhabela2192
      @mvelomkhabela2192 4 роки тому

      hello nozipho. which agent did you use for an Aupair in durban ?

    • @noziphomkhize7077
      @noziphomkhize7077 4 роки тому +3

      Hi Mvelo. AUPAIR SA its an online agency. My friend used LITTLE SUNSHINE offices in La Lucia you pay them about R200 but it's legit. You can also search online in terms of how much per hour and the requirements. Good luck ❤

    • @lailayakiti1201
      @lailayakiti1201 4 роки тому +1

      @@noziphomkhize7077 thanks

    • @nyanpasu4813
      @nyanpasu4813 3 роки тому

      @@noziphomkhize7077 hey may I ask how much you get paid per week?

  • @google_me2567
    @google_me2567 4 роки тому +76

    My God your Accent is so soothing.

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +39

      Thank you😊❤️, this comment means a lot to me and motivation to continue doing more videos because I usually get negative comments about my accent.

    • @siphiwemkhonza9151
      @siphiwemkhonza9151 4 роки тому +1

      @@AfricanCalifornia You Proudly An African what dialect do they want...... Some ppl are psycho's

    • @milktoastandhoney8646
      @milktoastandhoney8646 4 роки тому

      @@AfricanCalifornia I love your accent. 😀

    • @Ul5834
      @Ul5834 4 роки тому

      Please don’t use God’s name in vain 🥺

    • @miaa.4086
      @miaa.4086 4 роки тому

      So true! Absolutely lovely accent and as well as a warm demeanor. You'd be perfect a Asmr Artist or making audiobooks. I'll bet you are a wonderful singer. 😊 Thank you for sharing your experience. Your video is very informative and thoughtful.
      How I wish I could've taken care of by someone like you, I was left with whoever she found and I was badly abused. I'm quite old now but the damage and mental anguish is still very fresh. 🥀🥀

  • @MacPmp3
    @MacPmp3 4 роки тому +10

    This video is so awesome girl!
    I'm glad I met you there ❤️💕

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +5

      Mac P. Thank you girl, I’m also glad I met you and you’re one of the friends who were there for me during that time. I appreciate you! Thank you for watching❤️😊🤗

  • @roselynsimerone6058
    @roselynsimerone6058 4 роки тому +7

    Woah that's heKtiK. Yahweh is always with you❤🌻.
    🇿🇦

  • @blanchejennette6262
    @blanchejennette6262 3 роки тому +13

    The host dad had a lot of nerve considering the way he treated you!

  • @bongekaharris9900
    @bongekaharris9900 4 роки тому +20

    So much for people with history of being shipped and enslaved to the US...wow this host dad is so insensitive...so much oppression... Some people need to be taught how to be nice...

  • @therezthecreative
    @therezthecreative 4 роки тому +8

    I am a single mother of twins in Atlanta seriously considering getting an au pair. I’m so sorry that this happened to you. They seemed not to care about you. I definitely do would not want my au pair to walk away feeling like the way you did. What advice would you give a potential host?

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +4

      Thank you😊. Au pair is a really great program if both host and au pair has good intentions. From the point of an au pair I’d say that being in a different country with people you don’t know really well is not easy. So making your au pair comfortable and feeling like the part of the family is important. The first month is usually not easy on Au pairs. So my advice is that while you’re doing interviews, be open and be honest when au pairs ask questions, Could be about your expectations. Understanding that au pair is a cultural exchange program is really important, so on days when your au pair is off allow her to explore and make friends. If au pairs feel cared for and a part of the family, everything will flow naturally. Take your time doing the interviews cos not all au pairs are good too. If you’re not sure about someone, possibly it’s not going to work. Communication is key, make your au pair feel safe to come talk to you about anything. That helps so you know if there’s something going on or if they are not happy about something. If you’re not happy about something too, voice it out right away.

    • @kairetugekenerikahakiemma4937
      @kairetugekenerikahakiemma4937 4 роки тому

      @Therez Rollins Hi Mom, I'm a Kenyan I'd love to be an au pair incase you need one

    • @hopedavid1556
      @hopedavid1556 2 роки тому

      Hi Therez,kindly tell me how one applies for an au pair job,looking forward to apply,have been a nanny for 6 years.

  • @nwatson2773
    @nwatson2773 Рік тому +1

    I would not recommend anyone be an au pair, I have heard so many horror stories. Being verbally or sexually harassed and being asked to do more work than what was agreed upon!! Always have money to buy your plane ticket or train ticket and leave!!

  • @kabeshhelen1683
    @kabeshhelen1683 3 роки тому +1

    👏👏👏great Video,so sad what u hd to go through,my thought is they take advantage of pple aupair kindness...was aupair too n Germany n l went through tough times with my family too but thank God l was wise enough

  • @keneilwegao5831
    @keneilwegao5831 4 роки тому +8

    I love how you say ‘situation’

  • @michelliwelli9134
    @michelliwelli9134 4 роки тому +6

    I‘m so sorry that this had happened to you! My first host family lived in Chicago too. I left them after 3 weeks because they were just weird did inappropriate things and treated me like an employee. When I left the family I had a horrible time. After 3 weeks and many many horrible things they had done to make it as hard as possible for me to find a new family, I rematched and moved to a new host family in the Washington State.
    I can just say that they are the best thing that has ever happened to me! They call me their daughter and I know that they love me. I truly enjoy my experience here and I’m thankful every day for my miracle (that’s what like to call my 2nd host family). Especially since I also know how horrible being an au pair can be. I’m so sorry that you didn’t find your miracle in the US 💔

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому

      I’m glad to know that you rematched with the best family. Some families just don’t deserve to have au pairs. Crazy that after I left they were given another au pair that stayed with them few months and left, she reached out to me asking why I left the family. Things they were doing to me, they did it to her too. Me and that au pair didn’t even know each other to make this up.

    • @jacquelinegrayden4706
      @jacquelinegrayden4706 4 роки тому +1

      You were an employee

    • @odrunnkolltveit2773
      @odrunnkolltveit2773 4 роки тому

      @@jacquelinegrayden4706 She was probobly just a student, and not an aupear .

    • @michelliwelli9134
      @michelliwelli9134 3 роки тому

      @@odrunnkolltveit2773 no, I still am an au pair

    • @michelliwelli9134
      @michelliwelli9134 3 роки тому +2

      @@jacquelinegrayden4706 of course I work for them and they pay me. But other than many other au pairs I just work 12 hours a week. They pay for my riding lessons and call me their daughter. They tell me that they love me every night before I go to bed. So I am way more to them than an employee. They are truly my family and they tell me every single day that I will forever be theirs.

  • @nguboportia1389
    @nguboportia1389 4 роки тому +4

    The music in the background😅 shows the effort♥️
    Really sorry all that happened to you😪

  • @hawamariko1477
    @hawamariko1477 4 роки тому +7

    Aww, I love your honesty. Much love ❤️

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому

      I hope it will help someone going through the same. Thank you for watching 😊

  • @queenfelb4500
    @queenfelb4500 4 роки тому +4

    It is so shocking to realize how many young girls have gone through a similar experience. What you are told to expect there is far from the reality. Even when you've done the research its still not the same as when you get there. Don't be fooled by others, most of them have no choice but to stay there. @African California I'm so happy that you left and made it back home alive. You're strong and after that experience you will survive anything!

  • @schoolwork232
    @schoolwork232 4 роки тому +1

    I am glad that you were strong and that you finally left. People can be so mean and make the most out of you when you are a nice person. I have been learning this the hard way especially after I left home and stayed by myself. I am still learning to be strong but I am so much better now. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I know that you are more than successful. Thank goodness you ran away from the misery. No one deserves that!

  • @samandayimsomi3926
    @samandayimsomi3926 4 роки тому +9

    Just found your channel! Love it sisi. I'm so sorry this happened to you. How did you get back on your feet after the whole experience? Did you come back home to SA or?

  • @tshiamolerato4517
    @tshiamolerato4517 4 роки тому +8

    Me and you both babe I experienced the same thing it’s really hard being an aupair I went through 2 families in one year . I have to pay for my ticket rn leaving in a week or so , the pay isn’t that good we are really sold dreams .

  • @lesegomogale6838
    @lesegomogale6838 4 роки тому +6

    This made me so sad! So happy God was with you throughout that journey

  • @pinkyfish6850
    @pinkyfish6850 4 роки тому +16

    very similar story I went through. Super depressed and everything -just staying on my bed and crying. Hostdad and hostmom super akward on the end. I kinda feel it happens to 70% of most of the au pairs

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому

      I’m sorry you also went through the similar experience, but I’m sure it taught you a lot about yourself and people. You are strong you made it through💗.

  • @dieketsengmoloi
    @dieketsengmoloi 4 роки тому +2

    Was an au pair in back in 2013 but I’ve come such a long way, god has carried me through a lot.

  • @behindyourlook7087
    @behindyourlook7087 4 роки тому +2

    Man I’m so glad I had a good experience, thank goodness and sorry to hear how bad your experience was

  • @leonann7514
    @leonann7514 4 роки тому +3

    Please sister, thank you for sharing your story with us but am kindly requesting you how I can join Aupair 🙏🙏am currently working as a house maid in Saudi Arabia and my contract is soon getting expired, I wish you can help me please to reach my goals of working in Europe 🙏🙏🙏🤲pleaseeeeeee

  • @H20fanatic20
    @H20fanatic20 3 роки тому +9

    I’ve been an Au Pair 3 times, my first time I got a horrible family, with a control freak for a host mom. The second family was amazing, and my third family, due to Covid, I’m extending my time with them because they are amazing. However, I cannot wait until I can have my own space, I dislike living in the home, I always feel like.it’s not mine you know no matter how welcoming they are, it’s like an awkward feeling 😂

    • @lania7823
      @lania7823 3 роки тому

      I feel you!!!! How was your experience with rematching with new host families? I think I need to start looking for a new family and am wondering how long it took you to find your second family!

    • @hoptrinh5753
      @hoptrinh5753 2 роки тому

      I can relate. It will never be your home. Hope that you had the most out of your journey

  • @Mary-dk7mc
    @Mary-dk7mc 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your story. Glad you are okay, you are very beautiful btw.

  • @cheriee3840
    @cheriee3840 3 роки тому

    You were right not to wait the two weeks. They can not force you to stay anywhere. Hope you learned to put yourself first. You should have let them know from the get go that you weren't comfortable taking care of the child that now had special needs. The family thought of themselves and tried to find another caretaker behind your back. You have a good heart , but some people don't deserve your generosity.

  • @debadamsuksouthwales6766
    @debadamsuksouthwales6766 4 роки тому +2

    I was a mother's help many years ago I'm 60 now was 17 at the time I live in Wales and went to London the children were lovely and thier father but the mother was so horrible

  • @fifitau6274
    @fifitau6274 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for sharing your story I was an aupair myself And there’s nothing that can prepare anyone for the things that happen we just adjust but I commend you for your strength and doing what you needed to do to make sure that you were in the right place mentally and for your own well-being... and sharing your story so helpful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @noxoloportia8698
    @noxoloportia8698 4 роки тому +9

    What a touching😭 experience sister...thank u 4 sharing with us 💕

  • @theblessedone894
    @theblessedone894 4 роки тому +5

    Her skin 😍😍😍... You are so pretty

  • @earthgoddess4779
    @earthgoddess4779 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing. Hope you are okay now. God bless you 🙏 💫

  • @dododiva387
    @dododiva387 4 роки тому +1

    I remember i almost traveled to the U.K as an aupair when i was 18years old. It didn't work out and two years later i traveled to the U.S. instead.

  • @rachelkharigus2553
    @rachelkharigus2553 4 роки тому +6

    🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️😢😢😢😢 My goodness
    Thank God you came out of this stronger

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +2

      I’m glad I went through that😢, as hard as it was it really made me strong🙏🏾.

  • @favouritepeople1519
    @favouritepeople1519 Рік тому

    Can l genuinely ask, did you take those antidepressants in the end as l have something to reveal to you

  • @mpumesibiya8899
    @mpumesibiya8899 4 роки тому +22

    God, doesn’t she look like Moana the girl who died with Ginimbi!🥱 even the low sweet voice.

    • @shamisomakuvaro9393
      @shamisomakuvaro9393 4 роки тому +1

      Really am Zimbabwean but l ddnt know Moana that well wen she was living.Learnt more about her wen she was gone so sad...

    • @bongekilecele3882
      @bongekilecele3882 4 роки тому

      Mpume ❤️

    • @gugulethumoyo5261
      @gugulethumoyo5261 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah they look alike. Only knew her after she had passed away too

  • @sct4040
    @sct4040 4 роки тому +21

    You were depressed because of your job, therefore, you needed to leave.
    Once those inappropriate behavior appeared with the husband, you should report him immediately. Walking around in your underwear is not appropriate. That must be scary for you.

  • @hopemoore6072
    @hopemoore6072 4 роки тому +3

    I’m sorry you’ve had this experience. I’m an African American born, raised, and still living in Chicago. My husband and I have had the privilege and pleasure to visit South Africa six times in the last 10 years, and we have friends in SA that have become family. We would have loved to be of support to you. Stay strong, Sisi.

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому

      Thank you sisi. I’m happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your visits in South Africa😊.

  • @brainbuzters
    @brainbuzters 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, your experience is very helpful to me and to everyone who experienced or is experiencing what you experienced before. I am currently wanting to leave my family without saying good bye, or telling them. I am from the Philippines but I am scared they are going to report me and I will not get a European visa or come back to Europe again. What can you advice me to do?

  • @njabulomagagula1445
    @njabulomagagula1445 4 роки тому +4

    I’m so sorry about your experience z☹️

  • @GuidetteExpert
    @GuidetteExpert 4 роки тому +7

    Well if you say your going to leave, if things get hard for you than it feels for the family like your not suitable for them.

    • @schoolwork232
      @schoolwork232 4 роки тому +3

      but the family never cared for her mental well being and the man of the house was sexually harassing her. She had every right to leave and that family never realised that they had a gem in their presence. Too bad, their loss!

    • @karlenebailey8948
      @karlenebailey8948 4 роки тому

      I am disappointed regarding your response to this poor woman's plight. The lack of respect and professionalism demonstrated by the host husband working in the medical field with vulnerable people , he is a danger to all women.,The child with special needs, who required a trained nurse , the mother as a trained nurse should have carried out her own nursing assessment based on the information given by the specialist, inorder to ensure that the childs needs were being met ,also to avoid any safeguarding issues. If the mother was really a nurse , she would have realised from the start that this lady could not take care of her sick child .This mother was prepared to compromise the safety of the child and the nanny . The nanny was lucky to get away from that family before anything could happen, landing her in jail.If anything bad had taken place, causing the child harm, the mother would blame the nanny , whilst failing to acknowledge her failings both as a mother and a nurse.

  • @bankskombe8293
    @bankskombe8293 4 роки тому +2

    I was also aupair in Germany I went through alot bad experience.

  • @papamamlolomba9869
    @papamamlolomba9869 2 роки тому

    am so sorry for your experience, but we learn in life, but you really look beautiful.

  • @VeeShay1
    @VeeShay1 4 роки тому +4

    Paying someone $200 per week for a full week's work is not just immoral, it is illegal in the USA. That is what we call abuse. People, please know that every state has a Department of Labor. Call them if you are being used for work and you are here legally. They will get your back pay for you. I believe minimum wage in most places in the US is $7.25/hour on the low end and $15.00/hour in some states.

    • @tgondo
      @tgondo 3 роки тому +1

      Unfortunately it’s not illegal . The laws for Au pair jobs are sickening . Agencies are making money from this girls whilst they get paid peanuts .It’s literally disgusting to pay someone 200 dollars to take care of a child who needs that kind of care .

    • @VeeShay1
      @VeeShay1 3 роки тому

      @@tgondo I respect your comment so I did some research. I found that the situation with au pairs is weird and unfortunate because technically the au pair is to be paid the legal minimum rate, but the host family can charge the au pair up to 40% of their pay for room and board. The host family can reduce the au pair's wages before she receives her paycheck. Not cool. That is slave labor, imo.

  • @joyessenzia3070
    @joyessenzia3070 4 роки тому +1

    If you are closely with other families need Au pair, please let me know,I really want to

  • @magswanji4482
    @magswanji4482 4 роки тому +1

    I also went without a goodbye. The family I lived with was from California, I had just moved fro Washington state because of the weather and decided to go to a two weeks annual camp meeting. While at the camp meeting I met a family that I shared my situation of wanting to get a job and settle down. They were trying to sign up their aunt for Medicaid so she could pay her caregiver. I waited the time they had given but nothing happened and I could not be paid if she hadn’t been approved. I called the social service (inhome supportive services)since I had my provider no and their aunts case no and I was told they couldn’t approve her. I had stayed there for like 5 months no money but a roof under my head I used to buy my food. I dint feel right since my life was at pose not working and not in school but just taking care of their aunty “as we I wait for her approval by the government Medicaid” I decided to just live and look for work, I walked in at the Salvation Army lancaster and the fact that it was Christmas season they were hiring the bell ringers (kettle donations) the people who stand outside stores in Christmas outfits wishing everyone a merry Christmas rigging the bell 🛎. I shared my living situation to the Salvation Army managers and they found a need to host me till I get enough money to rent a place even thought they aren’t allowed to since the houses they live are company houses. Still while ringing the bell a sweet lady approached me after she detected my accent she asked if I was in school I told her I dropped my schooling and I was trying to enroll to a new school since I was still new. She told me she was and ELS teacher in the neighboring city. I also shared that I dint have somewhere to stay since my Salvation Army host are never allowed to host people but had decided to give me a roof. She offered to take me the college she worked, offered to help me look for work and stay with them till I get on my feet. In short I don’t wana waste more time since the family I live with kept telling me that their aunts social worker told them that she was getting approved soon!

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому

      Thank you for sharing your story, I’m sorry you went through that. You did what was best for you, 5 months was too long not having an income. You’re strong and God bless those who were able to help you.🙏🏾

  • @Musiccoolcover
    @Musiccoolcover 4 роки тому +4

    So sorry for you, we had 3 late Au-pair and we really took them like family , they still come to us every weekend and we help them still. Our Son love them so much.we send 2 to study in university and one make Ausbildung. I really thank full to have them and they are all come from Kenya.

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому

      Thank you 😊. Thank you for being a good host to your au pairs. Making them feel like family is really important, being in a different country is not easy. If the au pair feel they are at home, they are willing to help more than whats on the contract, not that they have to but they show their appreciation.

    • @Musiccoolcover
      @Musiccoolcover 4 роки тому +1

      Yes they really feel welcome by us, we took them with us holiday. We paid all her Kurs, we took them shopping with us but they are not greedy, I really loved them like my family and We paid more ,and it just not about money... I see my son love them so much, they have Beautyfull Heart , I Never doubt to leave them with my Son. We are so lucky to have them.

    • @Ms.caroline_wambui
      @Ms.caroline_wambui 2 роки тому

      I'm also looking for aupair in Germany I'm from Kenya

    • @agnesroseman6399
      @agnesroseman6399 2 роки тому

      Am from Kenya..am really searching for a family. Just registered being an Au-Pair

  • @HerStoryOurJourneyy
    @HerStoryOurJourneyy 3 роки тому +1

    I was a Aupair in Spain . I had a terrible experience . Can’t believe it’s been a year since I left Spain . My the host mom had a bad drinking problem & the host dad was awesome . But it was too much too handle & the kids were cussing a lot to be 7 & 10 years old . I left right away back to the United States 😐🚫 lol 🤣

  • @deontladi1515
    @deontladi1515 4 роки тому +5

    As much as I wanted to join Au pair but I think not anymore. Thank you sis.

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +1

      People’s experiences are different, I didn’t share to discourage anyone😊. You can still do it, but just know your experience might be good or bad. I have friends who had the best host families that even helped me when mine wasn’t good to me.

    • @deontladi1515
      @deontladi1515 4 роки тому

      Was the money good enough to buy a car in two months?

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому

      @@deontladi1515 you get paid $200 a week, so it wouldn’t be a brand new car.

  • @mbosskitcheninspiration
    @mbosskitcheninspiration 4 роки тому

    Sorry about your experience. Many years back I wanted to do aupair but I didn't get placement. That must have been a blessing in disguise

  • @milisaheramour957
    @milisaheramour957 4 роки тому +7

    Nice people are always taken advantage of yho

  • @nyashakatsa4203
    @nyashakatsa4203 4 роки тому +7

    You are brave girl and after you went back to SA did you came back again or you did it once or kept staying with your friends family

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +2

      Hey girl, thank you. I’ll talk more about it in the future. More videos coming about my journey 😊🙏🏾.

  • @symohceci996
    @symohceci996 4 роки тому +3

    So sad buh what matters is that you came out strong...been trying to get to Canada buh got no ways... Tried AU pair buh no help... How can I get there..

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +1

      Yes I came out strong. I honestly don’t know about Canada, for US I used an agency to help with all the application process but you pay a lot, not same time. If you’re in South Africa the agency is based in Durban.

    • @shanxyrouz3171
      @shanxyrouz3171 4 роки тому

      @@AfricanCalifornia tell me the agency pls

    • @zunaiandre2341
      @zunaiandre2341 4 роки тому

      Tried student visa??

    • @shanxyrouz3171
      @shanxyrouz3171 4 роки тому

      @@zunaiandre2341 maybe for Canada but not us I don't like studying in us

    • @myendlesslove5120
      @myendlesslove5120 3 роки тому

      Is there an age limit?

  • @beeverwonderful25
    @beeverwonderful25 4 роки тому +1

    I'm happy things are good with you now wishing you many blessings

  • @saneysanelly5376
    @saneysanelly5376 3 роки тому +1

    I am currently in a process with Au Pair, I'm about to have an Skype conversation with other Au Pair ladies, to tell us about their experience

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  3 роки тому

      I wish you all the best😊 and I hope you find a great family, you’ll have a good experience!

  • @deontladi1515
    @deontladi1515 4 роки тому +6

    I think the best way is to expose the family. Make them well known and what kind of heartless people they are.

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  4 роки тому +5

      It’s ok, I’m happy now I’ll just let life deal with them.

    • @LostToAdventure
      @LostToAdventure 4 роки тому +3

      @@AfricanCalifornia No...for someone else ....to warn someone who wants to be an Au pair

  • @The-girl-nextdoor5450
    @The-girl-nextdoor5450 2 роки тому

    I heard about Au pairing not long ago... I'd really love to experience it... And I hope if I do, it will be a positive experience... Kindly anyone advice on how to get started... I'm Kenyan 25

  • @siweneo
    @siweneo 4 роки тому +12

    God knows how deep this slaps... I can relate

  • @anihappiness8067
    @anihappiness8067 2 роки тому

    Wow sorry dear for what you went through..... you really look like me facially.
    I need help on how to get this au pair plss🙏🙏

  • @faustinaaniwe2662
    @faustinaaniwe2662 2 роки тому

    Wow,am just preparing to get a host family but haven't gotten one yet but am really doubting if I should go ahead or stop.

    • @AfricanCalifornia
      @AfricanCalifornia  2 роки тому +1

      Don’t be scared, other people have the best experience.. if it doesn’t work out with your first family you can rematch

    • @faustinaaniwe2662
      @faustinaaniwe2662 2 роки тому

      Thank you

  • @betinabetty9672
    @betinabetty9672 2 роки тому

    Hello, how can I apply as an aupair have tried many times but fail ,am from East Africa, if possible kindly share the link ,thanks in advance

  • @jeaninepetty4923
    @jeaninepetty4923 3 роки тому +7

    I'm sorry they took advantage of you. You were not qualified to take care of a special needs child and they should have increased your pay if they were begging you to stay.

  • @camicamcam1234
    @camicamcam1234 3 роки тому

    okay i have a question. is there anything that they can actually do, in your type of situation, if you just get fed up with them and decide to leave? can they actually prevent you from getting a visa back into the country again?

  • @reamaja8411
    @reamaja8411 2 роки тому

    hurdy my girl thanks for sharing be strong

  • @salomewilson9032
    @salomewilson9032 4 роки тому +6

    Greetings from Washington DC. I wish you had reported the house dad's behavior to the company you can to this country through. Because it looked like you would have been sexually assaulted soon. Sometimes God himself will make things unbearable so you will leave before bad things can happen. The child getting sick was the first thing, the man walking aroung in his underpants was yet another. The house dad's trying to get you to drink alcohol was yet another thing. God was giving you signs. Hopefull this video will help another young woman. God bless

    • @ntsuthelengkitleli2758
      @ntsuthelengkitleli2758 3 роки тому

      Couldn't have said it any better🤔
      Those signs ......you're right,they were from God.