Nursery World - European union

Experiences of working in some favourite countries as a nanny and au pair are recalled by Ella Lovelock Is nannying abroad a good career prospect? Having worked in Europe and mingled with many other nannies, hearing different opinions, I think I gained a good perspective on it. I have preferred short-time positions of a few months, to allow me to get home more often, and I've found the pay is better in temporary jobs, which also give more variety.

Is nannying abroad a good career prospect? Having worked in Europe and mingled with many other nannies, hearing different opinions, I think I gained a good perspective on it. I have preferred short-time positions of a few months, to allow me to get home more often, and I've found the pay is better in temporary jobs, which also give more variety.

My first post was in Seville, Spain, as an au pair and English teacher for three children. I had received little information from my agency and only spoke by phone with the se$ora to arrange my arrival time. I found Spain fascinating, both ancient and modern, and I made many friends, but my employer was very strict and formal and possessed only a cool friendliness.

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