Help a family with kids and feel at home in Leitrim Village, Ireland
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: 13 Sep 2025
Min stay requested: at least 1 month
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Left by host for Workawayer (Lilli)
Unfortunately, we cannot recommend this au pair. Although she spent some nice moments with the children, everything had to be explained step by step – there was no initiative or flexibility at all. Many times it felt as if we had four children instead of two.
She and the second au pair were only twice responsible for a full day with the kids
… read more during the holidays, and for those days everything was prepared in advance. To say that it was “10 hours every day” is simply not true. Extra hours were always paid.
We treated them like family: they ate regularly in our restaurant, joined us on trips (surfing, paddle boarding), had their own grocery wishes added to our shopping, and we drove them wherever they wanted to go. They also took holidays whenever they asked. Still, there was no willingness to adapt or take responsibility.
Perhaps it is a cultural difference, or maybe just a matter of age and maturity. However, we previously hosted three German au pairs with whom we are still in close contact to this day – they are like family to us. This shows the difference in approach.
We wish her all the best in the future, but we do not believe she is suitable as an au pair.
Left by Workawayer (Lilli) for host
I stayed with Magdalena and Carol from the 17th of August until the 6th of September. They have two very nice kids, ages 6 and 4. They also have a dog and were watching 2 cats at the time. Carol and Magdalena own a restaurant with delicious food, which is why they are very busy. The main language spoken is Polish, which is why the kids hardly
… read more speak any English. The father also holds rather conservative views. They live in a very nice rural neighbourhood, with amazing trails for walks and runs. I was there with a second aupair.
The tasks that we agreed upon my arrival were playing with the kids, tidying up after them, helping with bath time, helping with bedtime, cooking and helping a little in the household.
While I was there I realised that the workload was a lot more than expected. We were responsible for the kids up to 10 hours a day when they were on school holidays. We were also expected do all household tasks.
A lot of the times we woke up to a big mess in the kitchen ( blocked sink, dirty dishes/ pots and food waste on the counter). We were expected to take care of it before starting our work with the kids. Additionally, you also have to take care of their pets.
Furthermore, you do not get fixed working hours, days where you only work 5 hours a day are rare. Overtime gets paid. Luckily, the other aupair Isabell was really nice and we worked the 10h together.
Overall I had a lovely time with their children and enjoyed the quiet area. In addition, we could add our wishes to their grocery list which was great. This stay is sutibal for vegetarians. Because we could not see eye to eye about the immense workload at all, we left earlier than intended. It is a nice stay although the description of the profil is misleading. The work compromises 10 hours a day when the kids are on school holidays and they are seeking an aupair/ fulltime household help!This workawayer has chosen to keep their profile private, but can be contacted regarding this feedback by other workawayers.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Lilli)
Unfortunately, we cannot recommend this au pair. Although she spent some nice moments with the children, everything had to be explained step by step – there was no initiative or flexibility at all. Many times it felt as if we had four children instead of two.
She and the second au pair were only twice responsible for a full day with the kids
… read more during the holidays, and for those days everything was prepared in advance. To say that it was “10 hours every day” is simply not true. Extra hours were always paid.
We treated them like family: they ate regularly in our restaurant, joined us on trips (surfing, paddle boarding), had their own grocery wishes added to our shopping, and we drove them wherever they wanted to go. They also took holidays whenever they asked. Still, there was no willingness to adapt or take responsibility.
Perhaps it is a cultural difference, or maybe just a matter of age and maturity. However, we previously hosted three German au pairs with whom we are still in close contact to this day – they are like family to us. This shows the difference in approach.
We wish her all the best in the future, but we do not believe she is suitable as an au pair.
Left by Workawayer (Lilli) for host
I stayed with Magdalena and Carol from the 17th of August until the 6th of September. They have two very nice kids, ages 6 and 4. They also have a dog and were watching 2 cats at the time. Carol and Magdalena own a restaurant with delicious food, which is why they are very busy. The main language spoken is Polish, which is why the kids hardly
… read more speak any English. The father also holds rather conservative views. They live in a very nice rural neighbourhood, with amazing trails for walks and runs. I was there with a second aupair.
The tasks that we agreed upon my arrival were playing with the kids, tidying up after them, helping with bath time, helping with bedtime, cooking and helping a little in the household.
While I was there I realised that the workload was a lot more than expected. We were responsible for the kids up to 10 hours a day when they were on school holidays. We were also expected do all household tasks.
A lot of the times we woke up to a big mess in the kitchen ( blocked sink, dirty dishes/ pots and food waste on the counter). We were expected to take care of it before starting our work with the kids. Additionally, you also have to take care of their pets.
Furthermore, you do not get fixed working hours, days where you only work 5 hours a day are rare. Overtime gets paid. Luckily, the other aupair Isabell was really nice and we worked the 10h together.
Overall I had a lovely time with their children and enjoyed the quiet area. In addition, we could add our wishes to their grocery list which was great. This stay is sutibal for vegetarians. Because we could not see eye to eye about the immense workload at all, we left earlier than intended. It is a nice stay although the description of the profil is misleading. The work compromises 10 hours a day when the kids are on school holidays and they are seeking an aupair/ fulltime household help!This workawayer has chosen to keep their profile private, but can be contacted regarding this feedback by other workawayers.
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