Hi guys!
It's Seigo & Bren!
And Haruka, again!
Hi~!
Today we are going to talk a little more with Haruka
about her job at AuPair
working as a baby sitter.
There is a part 1 of this video, so be sure to check it out too!
Today we are going to ask he more detailed questions.
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Yes, part two will be much more in depth.
We can try 😂
So what is an average day like for you?
What's it like? Can you tell us a little about it?
Well, my host family is,
I think they might be a little different from other host mamilies.
Mom and Dad usualy take care of the kids in the morning.
Sometimes they can't because they want to sleep in, or for work related reasons.
On the days when they can't take care of the kids in the morning,
I start by making breakfast for the kids.
They eat the breakfast,
and then I clean up the kitchen area.
After that I play with the kids.
I guess how you play witht he kids depends on what the family asks you to do.
Some houses like mine ask that we speak Japanese to the kids.
My host parents really push the kids to be creative and do crafts.
So sometimes I have to take time to prepare for little crafts for them,
and then we do the crafts together!
Like Origami?
We also do Origami sometimes!
And of course the kids like to play with their toys too.
They have A LOT of toys!
So I have to be sure to watch and make sure they aren't doing anything dangerous.
I also make lunch.
I make lunch and eat it with the kids,
and then I put the little one down for his afternoon nap.
That's when I make their lunch for school the next day.
Right after they're done eating lunch,
I make sure they are focused on something,
and then I clean up as fast as humanly possible.
What do you make them for lunch?
Well, they eat much simpler than Japanese children.
Bread,
Sandwiches,
Slices of cheese and veggies,
The kids I take care of are a little picky
Picky!
They don't like to eat veggies.
I know in other host families they give the kids brocoli or carrots
If the kids liked Japanese food, I would proabaly make them Onigiri.
Or other Japanese dishes.
I guess the main part of my job is watching and doing activities with the kids!
We sometimes go outside and take walks too!
We do picnics too.
Some babysitters have to go meet the kids at their bus stops after school.
So it's kind of up to you to decide what to do everyday?
LIke, so today we will go outside,
can you make those decisions?
It's actually really more up to the kids!
I have to do what they want to do. It might just be the way my house is, I'm not sure.
If they say "I wanna go outside" Then I say "Ok let's go!"
Sometimes if the weather is nice,
I ask if they want to go out and play.
I can make suggestions as well.
Sometimes they don't want to do the activity that I suggest,
so we end up doing what they want to do.
I think most of the time it's the parents who decide the main schedule.
How many hours do you work in a day?
It depends.
My house chnages day to day.
The kids,
I take care of two kids,
The 2 year old has preschool 3 days a week,
and the other 2 days he's home.
The days he has preschool I don't have to work until the afternoon.
I start in the afternoon when he comes home, and that's when I make their lunch as well.
Or I help out with other things too.
On the days that I have to start work in the morning,
I'm pretty much with them all day.
So my actual work hour are...
5 hours...?
5 hours on the days he's at preschool.
And the days he's home I work...9 hours...?
Ok so they days that I start at 1:30, I work until 5:30.
So you have set hours.
Do you usualy get done on time?
Yeah I do.
But since I'm living with the family,
I want to make a good impression,
so even after I'm finished I tend to hang out and talk to the Mom a little bit.
Or sometimes I help clean up.
It's kind of hard because you live with the family you work for...
It's kind of hard to just get done and just leave, isn't it?
I guess it would feel like, ok I'm done...what do I do now?
Yeah it does!
I always feel like "Can I be done now? Is it ok?"
Especially on days when the Mom gets done work early and is playing wih the kids.
When that happens I don't know if I still need to be there or not!
I wish they would tell you if you could be done or not!
I know!
That does sound kinda confusing!
Yeah, I'm like "Am I ok to go, or not?"
That happens sometimes...
But the host family does things for me that AuPair doesn't ask them to do.
They pick my up and drop me off if I ask them to,
so I feel like I should do a little extra sometimes too!
I would feel like that too.
What are the pros and cons of AuPair?
Well, I think that there are many people who are considering doing a regular study abroud program.
But those programs cost a ton of money!
With AuPair it only costs money when you register with an agency,
and they give you a plane ticket!
So I think it's a pretty cheap way to go work overseas.
And I think that's a pretty big deal!
How much does it cost?
About $3000!!
That's pretty cheap!
Yeah, especially since it's for the entire year!
So it's $3000 for the entire program?
That's right!
But only the people who complete their entire year get the return ticket paid for!
Plus they pay you a small salary as well.
I think it's pretty rcheap.
And that includes the visa too?
Yeah it does.
For one year.
That's cheap.
Much cheaper than going to school!
That's for sure!
Much cheaper than studying and a university here!
Oh one more thing!
You have to take 6 credits a year at AuPair.
It depends on what class you take,
but some classes give you a $500 bonus!
That's a pretty big deal!
One good thing is that you get a more real expereince compared to just traveling,
because you are living with a host family.
You experience what life is like for an American family!
I'm sure every house is different!
I think it's a goof job for people who like kids.
You can take part in all kinds of events with the kids too!
What are some not good parts...
The fact that you can go abroad, experience a culture,
all for just $3000, is a pretty big deal!
If you're a pretty active person you can go out and explore everyday after work too!
Yeah you can!
I think that's a pretty big deal!
And the BAD parts of the job?
The bad parts?
Hm..well, it can be stressful to live at your work place...you can't really relax!
It would be har to be in the same house that you work in 24/7.
A lot of families that hire AuPair are very wealthy.
They usually have very large houses.
The house where I work isn't that big in comparison.
So I can hear the kids' voices, even when I'm off shift.
Plus I usually eat dinner with the family,
so...
I guess I'm kind of on edge during those times.
Like should I wait until everyone is finished eating?
It must be hard to switch between work mode and relax mode!
You probably feel like you should help clean up after dinner too, right?
Even if you're done work for the day.
Even when I'm done work I feel like I should help with that.
It sound kinda confusing...
The kids sometimes run into my room too!
Good thing they are cute! ♪( ´θ`)
Very cute
I wonder what another bad thing is...
Well, it's hard sometimes,
when I don't get along well with the Mom...
And I think that American kids are, well...
I think that American kids are crazier than Japanese kids, what do you think?!
What do you think, Bren?!
They might be 😂
I fell like they have a lot of freedom...
And I like that! 😂
But they are too crazy!
Way too crazy!!
So crazy...
Plus I'm told to only speak in Japanese to the kids.
Which makes it even more difficult!
It's frustrating when you can't get someone to understand what you're saying!
Maybe that's all of the "Bad parts"...
I've heard people say that they don't like the food at their host family's house...
Depending on the family they stay with?
How is your house's food?
My place is good!
They even make Japanese food sometimes!
Do you have anything you want to say to people considering working for AuPair?
Well, if possible, take your time searching for the perfect family for you!
Find a family your satisfied with...
Choosing the right family is very important!
And make sure you decide on the place you are going to live!
Maybe you enjoy nature, or prefer cities,
it's really important to know what you want in a place!
What you can and can't do in your free time is going to depend on where you choose to live.
There are areas with a large Japanese population, or some with almost no Japanese at all.
So you should try to look for a place that really suits you.
Yes, that's my advice.
Ok~!
That's all for this video!
Just like we did with part 1,
make sure you comment any thoughts or questions you have for Haruka about AuPair!
And don't forget to follow Haruka on Instagram! @69992chan
You can ask her questions on there too!
And she might just answer you! 😂
I answer on my own time! ☆〜(ゝ。∂)
But I'll be really happy if you follow me!! Thanks for all of the comments on the previous video!
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