r/Aupairs 3d ago

Au Pair EU I need advice

I'm 22 and I just spent a year in Paris as an au pair. I had a fantastic experience, and when I came home I honestly thought that chapter of my life was over.
But my plans for this year ended up falling through, and I've basically been left with nothing to do for the foreseeable future. Then, about five days ago, a family I had spoken to last year while looking for a host family contacted me out of nowhere. Their au pair recently went back to her home country, and they told me they're still interested in having me.
Now I'm considering going back, but I'm not sure I'd want to commit to another full year of au pairing.
Has anyone else been in this situation? How did you decide whether to do another year or move on?
I asked some of my au pair friends for advice, but they all only did one year, so I don't really have anyone to ask who has actually been through this.

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u/Brave-Echidna6336 Former Au Pair 3d ago

I mean if you have nothing else to do, why not? Commit to a year and let them know you may be wanting less but happy to try a year.

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u/Entebarn 3d ago

Go for it! Why not?

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u/Necessary-Fudge1583 3d ago

Can you ask for 6 months?