interview done, waiting time begins

Interview went well, got a lot of information – but its okay. We went through what’s going to happen now. Cause it can be quit tricky to know. We looked at some of the papers, everything was fine.

But (for them) it’s a shame that I can’t go ASAP. But I have a contract, and with that follows a “term of notice.” I have to give my employer the rest of the month plus an extra month notice, before I can quit and stop my job.  So if I lay down my resignation today, I would have to stay rest of July plus all of August. And then I would be “free” But even if I did so, I wouldn’t give me guaranty that I would have a family in the beginning of September. So Hopefully I will leave October-November. There are only 1 departure in those months and no departure in December. But with my references and experience, I don’t think it’s going to be a problem. (At least I hope so, so does MyEducation)

      To apply, to become an au pair might seem as an easy thing. But it’s actually not just a form you have to fill out. It’s a lot of paperwork! A lot of waiting time! Everything have to be done correct, no mistakes, perfection and a lot of time & energy!

     Then interview at the agency (In my Case MyEducation)(not difficult at all) then papers sent to America (EurAupair), then they will have to check all my papers. If everything is all right. Then they will upload me in their system.

     Then the family will see my profile/application in a database.

     Then they will contact me, email/phone calls/Skype.

     Then you need to get to know each other. Find out if your personality and/or lifestyle match.

     If not, then you will have to wait for the next family to contact you. Maybe you will get to know several families in the same period of time.

     When you FINALLY find a family you want to match with, and they want to match with you. There are (drum roll) MORE PAPERWORK. It’s actually kind of a contract/agreement you will have about the placement.

     Then you need to apply for a visa.

     Get an interview at the embassy.

     Get accepted, get your visa.

     And then you actually “just” need to pack down your stuff, leave your old life for a year, say goodbye to everyone important.

     And last but not least your FLIGHTTICKET. I’m so glad that MyEducation will take care of that one!

Please don’t get frightened by this. I truly believe that it’s worth everything. On the paper it’s a lot of stuff, but much of it belongs with each other. And to be honest, I just want it to be October/November NOW. I know the next 1½ month probably is going to be wild. One is that I got my job in the nursery, but another is that this circus will be started. Families will call (cross your fingers!) Decisions will be taken. And I look forward to my adventure can begin.