Join our noisy, fun, affectionate and loving family in London, UK
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: 29 Apr 2025
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Left by Workawayer (Lou) for host
I had a wonderful experience working with this family for a month! They were incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home from the very beginning. The children were very affectionate, and it was truly a pleasure to get to know them. Additionally, the location is ideal, with London being just a short train ride away, making it easy to visit the
… read more city. I am very grateful for this experience and highly recommend this family!Left by host for Workawayer (Lou)
Lou was an incredible cultural exchange who came into our house and really connected with all of us and touched our hearts.
She is hardworking, flexible, great with organisation and responds well to constructive criticism as only 18 years old but very mature for her age and full of fun for the children (big playful sister). From the minute she
… read more arrived she wanted to engage with the kids and get to know all of us. I would highly recommend her to come and support your family and share her French experiences and kindness.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lou in your home or in another work situation.
My stay with Louise and Raymond was very nice! They are very kind and friendly. I would definitely recommend a stay with them!
We had a lovely experience with Carina and would recommend her to a family environment as she is training to be a teacher and brilliant with kids.
She has a calm nature, lots of empathy and excellent English skills as training as a teacher. We loved that she wanted to integrate with us as a family and share conversations. She was happy to be an
… read more extension of Mum and help with tasks around our busy household.
The kids and I were sad for her to go after we had a lovely month together and wish her luck on her next workaway stay.
Left by host for Workawayer (Jule)
We have had such positive experiences with workaway girls in the past that are friends for life and always welcome to visit in London but this was a totally different experience. #redacted text# In her free time she would turn her back to you and just look on the phone, it was very awkward.
Jule told us that she liked children and had experience
… read more but she did not engage with them and in fact anyone else in our house as a matter of fact. There was no team spirit and it felt like she treated our home like a hotel with expecting to be cooked for and not helping to tidy up afterwards or offer to help with preparing. She was unhappy to help with tasks that we had initially agreed. #redacted text#
She found another family and hopefully that worked out for her #redacted text#
On a positive I can say that she was really quick to pick up the tasks of getting the kids our the door for school with hair, pack lunches etc and her English is a good level #redacted text#.
Left by Workawayer (Jule) for host
At first, I was really excited to join this family. They were very nice and they made it seem like I could genuinely be like a big sister, as they claimed in their document. I was excited to be a part of their family.
Even though the post said I wouldn't get any monetary compensation for my work, the work environment seemed fair. The post claimed
… read more I would be welcomed into a very nice family and only do light housework. This was sadly NOT the case! Not even two weeks after arriving, I had to make the very hard decision to leave this family due to the unbearable conditions.
Such as:
1. Doing physically tough housework for multiple hours per week.
2. Having to clean the parents bedroom and laundry.
3. Telling me to paint the house for one hour each week.
4. Locking the kitchen at night. So I wasn't able to drink water or have breakfast in the morning before having to start work.
5. Treating me like a live in maid and not like an AuPair (3/4 of the work was cleaning, 1/4 was childcare).
6. The in the post communicated hours I was supposed to work (4 to 5 hours) were barely acknowledged. I often needed to work more.
7. #redacted text#
8. After communicating my problems, I was met with passive aggressiveness and it was made impossible to find a compromise.
9. I was made to feel horrible for wanting to leave this toxic environment. They said that I needed to stay at least two more weeks or I was a horrible person for leaving them in a tough spot. Hypocritically, later on the same day I was pressured to move out immediately, leaving me basically homeless in a foreign country.
In conclusion, I was physically and emotionally exploited and I wouldn't wish this on anybody .You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by Workawayer (Lou) for host
I had a wonderful experience working with this family for a month! They were incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home from the very beginning. The children were very affectionate, and it was truly a pleasure to get to know them. Additionally, the location is ideal, with London being just a short train ride away, making it easy to visit the
… read more city. I am very grateful for this experience and highly recommend this family!Left by host for Workawayer (Lou)
Lou was an incredible cultural exchange who came into our house and really connected with all of us and touched our hearts.
She is hardworking, flexible, great with organisation and responds well to constructive criticism as only 18 years old but very mature for her age and full of fun for the children (big playful sister). From the minute she
… read more arrived she wanted to engage with the kids and get to know all of us. I would highly recommend her to come and support your family and share her French experiences and kindness.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lou in your home or in another work situation.
My stay with Louise and Raymond was very nice! They are very kind and friendly. I would definitely recommend a stay with them!
We had a lovely experience with Carina and would recommend her to a family environment as she is training to be a teacher and brilliant with kids.
She has a calm nature, lots of empathy and excellent English skills as training as a teacher. We loved that she wanted to integrate with us as a family and share conversations. She was happy to be an
… read more extension of Mum and help with tasks around our busy household.
The kids and I were sad for her to go after we had a lovely month together and wish her luck on her next workaway stay.
Left by host for Workawayer (Jule)
We have had such positive experiences with workaway girls in the past that are friends for life and always welcome to visit in London but this was a totally different experience. #redacted text# In her free time she would turn her back to you and just look on the phone, it was very awkward.
Jule told us that she liked children and had experience
… read more but she did not engage with them and in fact anyone else in our house as a matter of fact. There was no team spirit and it felt like she treated our home like a hotel with expecting to be cooked for and not helping to tidy up afterwards or offer to help with preparing. She was unhappy to help with tasks that we had initially agreed. #redacted text#
She found another family and hopefully that worked out for her #redacted text#
On a positive I can say that she was really quick to pick up the tasks of getting the kids our the door for school with hair, pack lunches etc and her English is a good level #redacted text#.
Left by Workawayer (Jule) for host
At first, I was really excited to join this family. They were very nice and they made it seem like I could genuinely be like a big sister, as they claimed in their document. I was excited to be a part of their family.
Even though the post said I wouldn't get any monetary compensation for my work, the work environment seemed fair. The post claimed
… read more I would be welcomed into a very nice family and only do light housework. This was sadly NOT the case! Not even two weeks after arriving, I had to make the very hard decision to leave this family due to the unbearable conditions.
Such as:
1. Doing physically tough housework for multiple hours per week.
2. Having to clean the parents bedroom and laundry.
3. Telling me to paint the house for one hour each week.
4. Locking the kitchen at night. So I wasn't able to drink water or have breakfast in the morning before having to start work.
5. Treating me like a live in maid and not like an AuPair (3/4 of the work was cleaning, 1/4 was childcare).
6. The in the post communicated hours I was supposed to work (4 to 5 hours) were barely acknowledged. I often needed to work more.
7. #redacted text#
8. After communicating my problems, I was met with passive aggressiveness and it was made impossible to find a compromise.
9. I was made to feel horrible for wanting to leave this toxic environment. They said that I needed to stay at least two more weeks or I was a horrible person for leaving them in a tough spot. Hypocritically, later on the same day I was pressured to move out immediately, leaving me basically homeless in a foreign country.
In conclusion, I was physically and emotionally exploited and I wouldn't wish this on anybody .You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
I had such a wonderful time staying with Louise and her family! I was with the family for nearly 6 months and built a strong bond with the children as well as Louise, and they welcomed me into the family with open arms. The entire family is lively and full of personality; the children are each so unique, and I enjoyed getting to know each of them
… read more individually. I was able to explore often and Louise and Raymond always had amazing recommendations for new places to go. I absolutely recommend them to any au pair, and hope to visit them again soon ❤️You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Carole) for host
I had an amazing time staying with Louise and her family and I felt at home immediately. The children were very loving and loved to cuddle. I enjoyed being with the family and helping around and I learned a lot in the month that I stayed with them. Staying with Louise's family as an au pair was a great first experience with Workaway and I would
… read more highly recommend them to stay with as an au pair in London :)Left by host for Workawayer (Carole)
Carole has been wonderful to have as our guest with a really kind, happy and easy going nature that would fit in anywhere.
She was really helpful to assist with all aspects of what we needed around the home and engaged really well with our children.
I would highly recommend her into your home and you will not be disappointed.
Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host
A wonderful, caring mother and father who truly care about their children. I really enjoyed my stay here as it was easy to bond with the children, parents, and become immersed in home life. There was always something today, a challenge or a cleaning, and while you never know what the next day might bring you, you can't find yourself to care as
… read more each smile or hug or game played makes it worth it.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host
My stay was wonderful, I totally enjoyed it, the leisure/work relationship is great and the family is so nice. The parents took me in like family and were able to give me lots of tips for my stay and children were all unique in their own way.
We had a lot of fun together.
It is absolutely recommended for an au pair in London.
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
Such a welcoming family! I had an amazing time living with them in London. The kids are all beautiful reminded me a lot of my own siblings. I will miss this family very much and hope to visit in the future! I couldn't be more grateful for my experience with them. ❤️😊
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)
Magdalena is quick to learn tasks and able to multi task which was really helpful around the house so a good support for Mum. She is also very experienced in psychology and was able to share her knowledge/experience to help support the kids and and was excellent and patient when dealing with them.
She is trustworthy and felt confident to have her
… read more in my home and I am sure she will adapt herself to many type of workaway roles.
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
A very lovely family ! We had so much fun spending the time together.
The kids are charmingly strong individualities. We had planty of plays and ideas for free time together.
Louise and Reymond are very welcoming and helping !
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Livia) for host
I stayed with this lovely family for almost 4 months, and I really enjoyed my time with them a lot. The kids are all very lovely and affectionate children, each of them so creative and fun in their own unique way, i really enjoyed spending time with them and taking care of them a lot. When it was warm we played in the garden, playing football,
… read more chase, or blowing bubbles together. When it got a bit colder we spent a lot of our time in the big living room and in the kids bedrooms, colouring together (the kids are all very good at arts and crafts, its a joy), playing lego and board games. Additionally to the childcare i helped out in the kitchen in the mornings and evenings, making the kids packed lunches and cleaning up after dinner, and some other light housework, like helping with the washing. The weekends i had to myself, and i had plenty time to go into central London and explore, which I loved doing a lot. All in all my four months in London were absolutely amazing and am so grateful for it! Saying goodbye wasnt easy at all and im sure ill be visiting this lovely family when i get to!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Susanna) for host
If you have the chance to spend some time with this family then you should do it!! I stayed for nearly 2 months and it was a wonderful experience. I enjoyed playing football with Leo, playing clapping games with Lexi, baking with Scarlet and reading with Sadie. The children are super funny and creative and it was never getting boring. I helped
… read more preparing breakfast and did some light housework but mainly I spend the time with the children. On the weekends there was time to explore London!!! Louise and Raymond gave me a lot of insider knowledge and tips and supported me wherever they could. It was just a perfect stay although it wasn’t an easy time due to COVID but they helped me to do the best out of it and connected me with other people in my age group. Thank you so so much and I would love to welcome you in Hamburg soon <3You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Sena) for host
I really enjoyed living in this home :) I stayed just for month but I have very nice memories and experience✨
Children are very cute! They talked to me about their school and England culture. Also they are growing so fast and I got a lot of energy from them🔥
Mom and Dad really know about London and they recommended and explained me many things. I
… read more wasn't taking English perfectly but they were trying to understand me and speak to me a lot. Thanks to them, my English is improved, I think😏
I was really happy that they said here is your London 2nd house! I was luck to live with this family🤍
Thank you so much for everything and I hope see you very soon😊You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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