HOW TO BECOME AN AU-PAIR WITH CULTURAL CARE | South African YouTuber

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  • Опубликовано: 1 янв 2025

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  • @luckybuthelezi1877
    @luckybuthelezi1877 Год назад +25

    Wow thank you Karabo, this is beautiful and I relate to every detail of what you talked about. Ny daughter went through all what you said. She left last week (09/03/2023), i cried on the eve of her trip and also at the airport. She arrived safely in San Francisco, California. She has settled pretty well and she's enjoying each and every minute of her time. We're pretty happy for her, she's going to experience the world and broaden her horizons about the world.
    Thank you and have a great day. 💖

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад +3

      Thank you so so much! I’m glad she arrived safe and I wish her all the best throughout her journey 🥹

    • @luckybuthelezi1877
      @luckybuthelezi1877 Год назад

      @@KaraboMareka Thank you so kindly and have a great day! 🎉🎊👍

  • @bonangmashadi3405
    @bonangmashadi3405 2 года назад +32

    This is pure and informative!!! Love it love it love it! By the way, you’re the reason why I’m in the states now! Our experience are quite similar and little bit different! Thank you Karabo! Keep priding girl!!!😘😘

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      I’m so glad you’re finally here!!!!! I wish you all the best ♥️♥️

    • @kamvelihlemgwetyana8766
      @kamvelihlemgwetyana8766 Год назад

      @@KaraboMareka I unfortunately don't meet the age requirements 😔 do you know any other aupair agencies that take people above 40 yrs but younger than 45?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад

      @@kamvelihlemgwetyana8766 oh I’m so sorry, no there are none agencies that are for older people sorry 🥺 the maximum I’ve heard of is 30 years in Europe

    • @kamvelihlemgwetyana8766
      @kamvelihlemgwetyana8766 Год назад

      @@KaraboMareka ok thank you

  • @bradleyabramson578
    @bradleyabramson578 2 года назад +20

    Even as an American.. found this super helpful! 👏🏼👏🏼

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      Do you want to be a bro pair too? 😂😂

  • @sofiagaiba2958
    @sofiagaiba2958 Год назад +3

    I love you! Just found u but your videos are so informative and pure. Btw you’re so pretty

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад

      Thank you so much I appreciate you 🥹🥹

  • @malin9979
    @malin9979 Год назад

    right now i'm doing my sozialassistent in one and a half year i'm done with it! i can't wait to be an au pair!

  • @muneiwapertunia4797
    @muneiwapertunia4797 2 года назад +4

    Thank you sis this is so helpful for me cause I've been so confused now am very sure am going to do it

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +2

      I’m glad I could help ♥️♥️ good luck!

  • @howto...9289
    @howto...9289 2 года назад +13

    The last part hit so hard. "look at you, you've made it" 😭

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      Ready to start your journey ♥️

  • @shantelmbuyane3626
    @shantelmbuyane3626 2 года назад +9

    Why did I not want this video to end😫? I m also currently in the process of becoming an Au Pair. I am just waiting on my drivers (it is indeed a lengthy process) then I am good to go. 😁😁

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +2

      Yaaaaay! Wishing you all the best! Go pass and get that license babe! ♥️♥️

    • @hopemhlongo5965
      @hopemhlongo5965 2 года назад

      Oh my word also me

    • @hopemhlongo5965
      @hopemhlongo5965 2 года назад

      Thursday I'm going for my license test

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      @@hopemhlongo5965 good luck!

    • @hopemhlongo5965
      @hopemhlongo5965 2 года назад +3

      @@KaraboMareka I got it🥺🥳🥳🥳

  • @TheeThiccV
    @TheeThiccV 2 года назад +3

    Love the in depth information
    🔥🤞🏼
    Thank you for this

  • @jimingotnojams7909
    @jimingotnojams7909 2 года назад

    Went to my info meeting last week 🥰it was fun can't wait to get my licence then I'm innnn

  • @lifewithlwethu
    @lifewithlwethu 2 года назад +3

    Your video is so informative thank you♥️

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      You’re welcome! And good luck ♥️

  • @princessmarion6967
    @princessmarion6967 2 года назад

    I really loved this,kip it up gal

  • @zinhlengidi3280
    @zinhlengidi3280 2 года назад +5

    I got rejected because of my driving experience. It's less than a year, they said they need 2 years of experience in driving. I feel so bad😔

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      Omg! I didn’t know that was a requirement. 2 years? Wow

    • @zinhlengidi3280
      @zinhlengidi3280 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMarekaYes the family said so. But I still have that hope of getting my Match.

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +3

      Ohhhhh the family! Thought the agency. Don’t worry a better family will want to match with you

    • @kamomoumakoa9828
      @kamomoumakoa9828 Год назад

      hey sis did you finally get a match?

    • @zinhlengidi3280
      @zinhlengidi3280 Год назад +1

      @@kamomoumakoa9828 Hello Yes I've been matched😊

  • @KehindeDare-j8p
    @KehindeDare-j8p 13 дней назад +1

    Hello am in nigeria, how can i be an Au pair abroad

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  13 дней назад +1

      I don’t think there’s any au pair agencies for Nigeria. I’m sorry. Not as far as I know I might be wrong

    • @KehindeDare-j8p
      @KehindeDare-j8p 13 дней назад

      @KaraboMareka thank u 🥲

  • @alaismarcal9400
    @alaismarcal9400 2 года назад +1

    Lovely video! I wanted to become an Au Pair however being from the Cape Verde Islands is a nightmare. No agency operates in my country 🥲

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      Oh no!! 😭😭😭 that sucks! They really should start expanding the countries they operate in!

    • @alaismarcal9400
      @alaismarcal9400 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka exactly! I’m hoping I’ll find at least a country which accepts Au pairs from Cape Verde. I’m craving some adventure 😂

  • @haswasiyat3466
    @haswasiyat3466 Год назад

    Karabo in my language means family thank you sister ❤

  • @palesamphatsoe959
    @palesamphatsoe959 2 года назад +3

    Hey Karabo, do you have any tips on how to pick the right host family, like what type of questions to ask to decipher if they're right for you? Also how many Skype calls do you feel like would be enough to get a feel of the family before going? I have the agency interview Friday and then going to start matching with families, Ngl these horror stories are really making me uneasy😭

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      At least you know what to expect from the stories people are coming out with because most of the time people think it’s just going to be fun all the time which is not true it’s hard.
      You can ask about your schedule, curfew, usage of car, kids discipline, overnight guest rules, more about what’s expected for you, religious views etc

  • @MissM_23
    @MissM_23 2 года назад +2

    Hey Karabo, you look beautiful. What do you do during the day when the kid is at school? Do you think a Long distance student could be able to do assignments when kids are not around?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +2

      It’s possible but you can’t au pair & be in school at the same time. But if we are talking about something else, doing assignments is possible when kids are not around it’s your free time anyway

  • @F.R.E.I.N.D.S_WeJustFriends
    @F.R.E.I.N.D.S_WeJustFriends 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you Karabo I wanna be you pretty soon 😭❤️
    On the website of cultural care it’s says they take care of your airfare meaning you don’t buy your own ticket right? I just want to clarify

  • @ontha_shanell9201
    @ontha_shanell9201 2 года назад +3

    Yohh that’s a lot 😂💔 my application is on 97% and I haven’t done most of the things you talked about

  • @luanfabian342
    @luanfabian342 Год назад +3

    Found your channel last year sep subscribed , before I started my process, finally got the perfect match so I came back for the next steps, you channel is very informative thank you ❤️

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much and congratulations 🎈

    • @queenvee5910
      @queenvee5910 Год назад +1

      How long did it take u to get a match

  • @ontha_shanell9201
    @ontha_shanell9201 2 года назад +2

    My plan is so pack everything so I don’t have to buy and save money 🤣🤣

  • @Mo_simaa
    @Mo_simaa 2 года назад +1

    Yes Ambassador 🙈🤍

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      Listen baby that’s me 😂♥️

  • @livingwithlerato
    @livingwithlerato 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this video😭😭❤️

  • @thari1276
    @thari1276 5 месяцев назад

    Hii a bit late, but can you still go if you don't have a drivers license but are willing to learn. Bit expensive here

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  5 месяцев назад

      No unfortunately, 🥺 license is a requirement

  • @mlungisidongwe3301
    @mlungisidongwe3301 2 года назад +1

    Hi sis I need help with video introducing yourself ? can you give me tips.

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      They changed the videos up. When I was applying I was asked to do a video about myself. So they totally changed all that now so I won’t be able to give you the right tips. All the best though!

  • @fatihahamadou9259
    @fatihahamadou9259 14 дней назад

    give us the link please

  • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
    @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 года назад

    Google saysMost au pairs are between 18 and 30 years old. But some countries have slightly different age requirements for au pairs. Therefore an au pair should always check the specific regulations for the host country before finalising arrangements for an au pair stay.
    it means a person from age 50 onwards if they apply, what are the rules by the host company?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      You can only be an au pair in the USA if you are between 18-26. You unfortunately cannot be an au pair after that age limit

    • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
      @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka o sad. Any idea why?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      @@TheBloomingChannel-TDP it’s a cultural exchange program for young people

    • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
      @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka o ok

  • @kwabhungane409
    @kwabhungane409 2 года назад

    Thank you. 🥺♥️🥺

  • @luissantana9708
    @luissantana9708 2 года назад

    Congrats on 1K views :)

  • @sibonelohadebe9563
    @sibonelohadebe9563 2 года назад +5

    Had my visa approved last week Tuesday, just waiting for my passport to come back!!😁

  • @lisbethmamare4040
    @lisbethmamare4040 2 года назад

    This so perfect 👌

  • @hazel5105
    @hazel5105 2 года назад +1

    Lovely video. Do you think it is better to first Au pair then work towards studying in USA as undergraduate or just go study in the US right after matric?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      I can’t answer that one for you babe. It’s a personal choice

    • @hazel5105
      @hazel5105 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka
      Thanks , what would you recommend for someone who wants to do au pair first then only study there ? In terms of Visa perhaps

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      @@hazel5105 to be honest with you, I didn’t get a student visa lol I don’t know what the process is nor do I have the knowledge so I can’t advice you on that. You can check out one of my other visas 4 ways on how to stay in the USA and that’s as much advice as I can give

    • @hazel5105
      @hazel5105 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka
      Thanks once again and I have watched it.

  • @tamarandlovu3743
    @tamarandlovu3743 8 месяцев назад

    Hey, I'm at a 100%. For how long does the face to face interview pend?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  8 месяцев назад

      I have no idea! This was 5 years ago I forgot 😭😭

  • @aichavanlerberghe3495
    @aichavanlerberghe3495 2 года назад

    Hey, I have a question. I’m thinking about becoming an au pair. But in some way it is scary to think your gonna stay with people you don’t really know for a year. Did you ever had that feeling to, afraid for what could happen?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      Oh definitely! All alone in a foreign country and living with strangers? That’s a fear we all have. But also a fear you’ll have to face if you want to become an au pair. Being an Au pair is all about risk taking and praying for the best! 😅 you’ll get the hang of it a few weeks/months in though

  • @khwezindlovu807
    @khwezindlovu807 Год назад

    Update it's R600 now for the passport now😪

  • @delia8664
    @delia8664 Год назад

    Why is there a seperate Aids test rqmt for a nanny position?

  • @christiene6393
    @christiene6393 Год назад

    Is it possible for an American citizen who lived abroad to be an au pair? In the U.S as well?

  • @youssra.D
    @youssra.D 2 года назад

    So cultural care work only in South Africa
    Not any other country in Africa??

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      Yes only in South Africa in the continent of Africa

  • @starsreallife529
    @starsreallife529 Год назад

    Great content, si if you're not from south Africa, you can't apply through culture care au pair? Because I'm from Burkina Faso in west Africa, I really like to be an au pair. Or do you know agencies that operate in the whole African continent?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад

      Hi, yes unfortunately cultural care is only for South Africa 🥹 … and no I don’t know any agency that operates in the whole continent

  • @ongeziwecele330
    @ongeziwecele330 11 месяцев назад

    Hey i would like to know that if u say they need reference .they need numbers of the person u were looking after a child for ? creach stamp or cell number ... And also can u give them the numbers of neighbors u were taking care of their children ? Or they need a day care experience?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  11 месяцев назад

      Yes phone numbers or email, they will call them … and I don’t know. When I applied 5 years ago they had to be professional references

    • @ongeziwecele330
      @ongeziwecele330 11 месяцев назад

      @@KaraboMareka yhooo gosh ..thank you love ,so how many days do u think I can volunteer for at a daycare crech ?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  11 месяцев назад

      @@ongeziwecele330 I don’t know, check how many hours they require … I forgot what it was

  • @anyaadelle5027
    @anyaadelle5027 Год назад

    What if my home country does not have an au pair agency!

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад

      Unfortunately you can’t be an Au pair

  • @256shaky
    @256shaky 2 года назад

    How long does the process take....got some agency in my country but they are like if I start the process now can even get the host family by January

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      It’s different for everyone, it took me 2 months before Covid. But now a lot of people are still trying to find families and it’s been a year

  • @oyamangcozela6957
    @oyamangcozela6957 9 месяцев назад

    Do you book your flight for yourself or does the agency/family but the ticket for you

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  9 месяцев назад

      Agency does. They use your registration fee to book your flight too

  • @melisanmelrose
    @melisanmelrose Год назад

    I saw on their site that you have to pay R15k as a one time fee or something like that? How true is this?

  • @ambermoty7296
    @ambermoty7296 2 года назад

    How did you book your flight and which airline did you use?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      The agency books the flight for you. And I used SAA at the time

  • @trudyleah1804
    @trudyleah1804 2 года назад +1

    Every Ugandan needs to watch this. So informative. Proud of you sis❤️

    • @happyugandan1810
      @happyugandan1810 2 года назад

      Am here from your instagram story..Thank you

    • @trudyleah1804
      @trudyleah1804 2 года назад +2

      Thank you. please subscribe and you can def ask me any questions about Uganda

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      Period!!!

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      It’s my friend for me ♥️

    • @sandraneumbe
      @sandraneumbe 2 года назад

      Am here

  • @ityourgirlBrenda
    @ityourgirlBrenda 10 месяцев назад

    What if you're not a south Africa but leaving in south Africa

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  10 месяцев назад

      You need a South African passport

  • @catleaorcine4449
    @catleaorcine4449 2 года назад

    May I ask maam if who is to write on the references ,is it the one that you took care or your former pupils even if it was 10 years ago?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      People you have worked for taking care of their kids. Those are the references they want

    • @grethylruth
      @grethylruth 2 года назад

      i am an au pair in Germany does that count?

    • @grethylruth
      @grethylruth 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka i am an au pair in Germany, does that count as reference?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      @@grethylruth no

  • @princesstk6678
    @princesstk6678 2 года назад +1

    Does the family allow you to stay for more than 2 years

  • @tunrayoomowunmi8599
    @tunrayoomowunmi8599 2 года назад

    Please which agency operate in Nigeria,I can't really get my ways on Google

  • @thalukanyowisdom7231
    @thalukanyowisdom7231 2 года назад

    hi what if i dont have any professional reference??

  • @meck-ladykameeta5459
    @meck-ladykameeta5459 2 года назад

    Chears to us that comment and like before we start watching ❤️🤩😍

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      My favorite kind of people 😂♥️

  • @vhuyiiesetati2817
    @vhuyiiesetati2817 2 года назад

    Hi Karabo ..New subbie here,loved this video just one question can a family offer to pay for some of these costs for the process?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      Hey girl thank you for subscribing! My host family actually offered to pay for my application fee. It is NOT allowed by cultural care so she had to fight both American offices and South African offices for days until they gave in. Apparently I was the only Au Pair to have a family so this by the agency. However, I’m sure there’s other Au Pairs that have done that without the agency knowing. My host mom wanted to transfer directly to their account. But it is unlikely for a family to offer to pay I think. I haven’t heard of any other au pair say that

  • @palesamphatsoe959
    @palesamphatsoe959 2 года назад

    Which states are best to au pair in ?and which state did you au pair in

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      Honestly, it depends what a person likes. The states are very different & offer different things. I au paired in Delaware, Florida & Colorado. Loved Florida, but I know some people who don’t so I can’t really say 🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @g_leni88
    @g_leni88 Год назад

    How many years of driving experience do I need to qualify because I'm i recently applied for a learners licence?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад

      You don’t need a certain amount of years. As long as you have a drivers license

  • @scorpmaasays9178
    @scorpmaasays9178 8 месяцев назад

    Do you have to be a South African citizen to go through with cultural care?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  8 месяцев назад

      Yes! You need a South African passport

  • @leloowhite
    @leloowhite Год назад

    DOES ONE HAVE TO APPLY FOR STUDYING THEN AUPAIR IF YOURE PLANNING ON BEING A STUDENT? OR DO YOU APPLY FOR VARSITY WHEN YOU GET THERE?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад

      You don’t really go to college like they say so no you don’t have to study or apply for school just apply to be an Au pair

    • @leloowhite
      @leloowhite Год назад

      @@KaraboMareka but what if you want to study while abroad?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад

      You can only do so after being an Au pair. And you’d have to apply for a student visa

    • @leloowhite
      @leloowhite Год назад

      Oh, someone told me that the host family does pay for your studies when you're an AuPair.. Hence why I'm asking

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад +1

      @@leloowhite you’re very confused. The “college” that they say you’re going to attend when you get to the United States is not a full time college where you go to school every single day. They only need 72 hours of school credit from you. That’s only 1 weekend. So the whole year you only go for just 1 weekend. Your host family is responsible for paying only $500 of if. If you chose a class that wanted $800 for example the other money you take it out yourself.
      But that’s why I said you don’t really go to school, it’s not what you think

  • @msfaithiee
    @msfaithiee 2 года назад

    Sharing this with people on my WhatsApp 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @mwenyaalicemubanga8757
    @mwenyaalicemubanga8757 Год назад

    Hey I have a question after I finish creating my profile do I have to submit documents

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад +1

      Hey … yes there’s a lot of documents you’ll need to submit during your application process

  • @kunondjoromeo2760
    @kunondjoromeo2760 Год назад

    And if you're married or if you have kids??

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад

      I think I mentioned something about the requirements when you have kids born into the marriage

  • @Dee-sk9os
    @Dee-sk9os 2 года назад

    How did you end up staying there for 3 years did you go to different families

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      Well you do get 2 years maximum as an Au pair. During Covid in country au pairs were given an extra 6 months because out of country au pairs couldn’t come in. That’s how I ended up with 2 years & 6 months

  • @avelangqangashe4046
    @avelangqangashe4046 2 года назад

    Can I ask what happens after the 2 weeks if you don't manage to pay the program fee?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      I honestly have no idea actually 🤔

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      But ofcourse if you don’t pay you don’t go anywhere. The family you matched with might look for someone else too as they want someone in a specific time range

    • @avelangqangashe4046
      @avelangqangashe4046 2 года назад +1

      @@KaraboMareka well that's reasonable.

    • @josephinedangan6969
      @josephinedangan6969 2 года назад

      Hi did you pay for medical

  • @Itsruthie-j
    @Itsruthie-j 2 года назад

    Can I apply to become an Au pair being from Mozambique?? As here we don’t have agency I’m thinking to apply in SA as if near.

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      Hi, you’d have to have a South African passport if you want to apply to agencies available in South Africa. I actually don’t know what agencies are available in Mozambique but maybe if you could google and research you might find something. I think there should be at least one

    • @Itsruthie-j
      @Itsruthie-j 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka thank you dear I will do that, otherwise I try to fill some online and and ask cultural Au Pair for Mozambique and they reject for be Mozambique I felt so bad, really thought my dream would come true 😔

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      I’m so sorry 🥺 Cultural Care only operates in South Africa in the whole of Africa, they definitely need to expand

  • @palesamphatsoe959
    @palesamphatsoe959 2 года назад

    I just wanted to ask, is it necessary to do a first aid course ?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      Well it was included in training school. I don’t know if they ask for it now

    • @palesamphatsoe959
      @palesamphatsoe959 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka okay, thank youu!

  • @noluthandokubeka4058
    @noluthandokubeka4058 2 года назад

    I have an acquaintance who's an aupair now in 2022, who paid R7500 though so does it differ for people?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      No it doesn’t differ. I have no idea how she paid R7500. Maybe she’s using a different agency? I haven’t heard of anyone paying that much with cultural care. But I don’t know, maybe things have changed somehow

    • @noluthandokubeka4058
      @noluthandokubeka4058 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka yes she used cultural care

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      I just contacted someone working for cultural care and she says and I quote : “So, there are discounts for Au Pairs that go for a second time or have a degree in education, but none of the discounts will get them R7500 - The biggest discount will only get you to R12000 without the protection plans - so that is impossible for the Au Pair to have paid R7500, unless she is with a different agency”

    • @noluthandokubeka4058
      @noluthandokubeka4058 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka ok thank you for the information,I wonder why she said it R7500,a lot of people say it's R15k any other agencies you know that are affordable?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      No, I actually don’t know what the other agencies charge sorry!

  • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
    @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 года назад

    How much do they pay you every month in addition to the free benefits they give??

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      You can get all that information on google, it’ll probably be easier to explain there 🙂

    • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
      @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka these kinds of info wont be in google as it varies from family to family, but i just needed to get an idea as u worked as one 😁

    • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
      @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka this is what google teacher said :-)
      $195.75 per week
      Au pairs must receive a weekly stipend from the host family that is at least $195.75 per week. The weekly au pair stipend is a minimum payment requirement and host families and au pairs are free to agree to compensation higher than this legally applicable minimum.

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      @@TheBloomingChannel-TDP it doesn’t vary family to family. Au pair rules apply for everyone and it’s the same

    • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
      @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 года назад +1

      @@KaraboMareka the rules maybe the same, the salary charges will be different is what I meant...is that correct?

  • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
    @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 года назад

    who sponsors the ticket and the visa of an au pair coming from another country??

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      The au pair. The program fee the au pair pays to the agency includes her round trip flight

    • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
      @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka 😭 xpensive 🙄

    • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
      @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka this is what one employer there told me.......You’re required to pay for the work permit and the authentication approval fee , because that’s the first criteria needed from you for your travel down to USA.......any idea how much that would be this time around??

    • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
      @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka when i asked about the visa and ticket this is what the lady had replied.......Yeah, My family are the one who is offering you visa,flying ticket,food and accommodation free

  • @loisobeng-darko9967
    @loisobeng-darko9967 Год назад

    hiii, do you know of any agency that takes au pairs from ghana?

  • @pamelabiboum1558
    @pamelabiboum1558 Год назад

    Hello i am from Cameroon and i'm looking for an agency for au pair any recommandation

  • @josephinedangan6969
    @josephinedangan6969 2 года назад

    Hi I have all the requirements and I have already a host family.. they are only waiting for my medical payment.. did you pay for your medical? They are asking me for 432$..for my medical

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      Hi, yes you pay for your own medical. I don’t know whose asking you but I chose my own doctor & my doctor charged me around R500

    • @josephinedangan6969
      @josephinedangan6969 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka the agency mailed me to pay for the medical/labor certificate.. they ask me to send it first is it legit to send the money first?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      What agency are you using?

    • @josephinedangan6969
      @josephinedangan6969 2 года назад

      Cultural care au pair

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      @@josephinedangan6969 that’s weird. Cultural care doesn’t ask you to send them money for anything except when you have matched with a family for program fee

  • @256shaky
    @256shaky 2 года назад

    Do you do everything on your phone or visit the agency

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      On your phone

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      But they might ask to interview you in person

    • @256shaky
      @256shaky 2 года назад

      Thanks so much let me look for an agency in my country then start on my process praying it works out🙏😫

  • @avelangqangashe4046
    @avelangqangashe4046 2 года назад

    That 20000 is gonna kill me .

  • @brendakyotega438
    @brendakyotega438 2 года назад

    Hello dear this is brannie from Uganda Uganda how much money do I need in dollars

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      Hello. I have no idea a little over a $1000 I think

  • @bontlemokoatla7736
    @bontlemokoatla7736 2 года назад

    How do I make R20k if I don't work 😭

  • @youssra.D
    @youssra.D Год назад

    Is it possible if they can send me? My visa paperwork on the email, not the mail because I have some issues with my house Address
    Please let me know 🙏

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад +1

      I don’t know, contact them and ask

    • @youssra.D
      @youssra.D Год назад

      @@KaraboMareka thank you so much for your quick reply ❤❤

  • @kiarasmith8549
    @kiarasmith8549 Год назад

    How many months was this process?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад

      I think I say it in the video. And everyone’s process is different and takes different times

  • @phionahkababiitomandy2715
    @phionahkababiitomandy2715 2 года назад +1

    Which kind of questions do they Normally ask at the US embassy for an aupair.
    Thank you! Coming soon from uganda

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      I have no idea, they didn’t ask me anything

  • @natashakatongo9748
    @natashakatongo9748 Год назад

    Can a Zambian apply for such

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  Год назад

      I don’t know. Check if there are any agencies in your country

  • @shanamashauri7305
    @shanamashauri7305 11 месяцев назад

    So if your older than that you cant

  • @empress_g.r9681
    @empress_g.r9681 2 года назад

    Hi what is the age limit to be an au pair

  • @juliemboowa6431
    @juliemboowa6431 2 года назад

    Sis I need your help please

  • @omphemetseshaz8979
    @omphemetseshaz8979 2 года назад +1

    Hey beautiful, hope you're well. How long did it take for you to get matched?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      Hey girl. It took me a month after speaking to maybe 8 families

    • @omphemetseshaz8979
      @omphemetseshaz8979 2 года назад

      @@KaraboMareka okay that's good. I really want to try it out, I hope my matching process takes as long as yours, I've seen people wait up to 6 months.😪💀.

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      @@omphemetseshaz8979 yeah and I know others that have been waiting for more than a year. Unfortunately because of Covid it takes longer. Families are just not recalling looking for out of country au pairs but in country au pairs due to travel bans that were imposed and they needed someone immediate. It just slowed everyone’s process down! But you could be lucky and find a family quicker than everyone else. But right now it’s tough for almost everyone

    • @omphemetseshaz8979
      @omphemetseshaz8979 2 года назад +1

      @@KaraboMareka Hey karabo. So update, I went with au pair in america & within 2 days I had 8 matches & matched within a week. I'm just waiting for my visa. It'll be a month tomorrow but anyway! I just want to say thank you for making this video. Because I started my process a day after watching this video.💗💗
      Thank you again. I literally cannot wait to get my visa😊💃💃

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +2

      @@omphemetseshaz8979 that’s awesome! I wish you all the best in your journey! ♥️

  • @josephine6585
    @josephine6585 2 года назад

    Can't we pay this R20000 in smaller amount

  • @allthingspodcastwithkhensi7550
    @allthingspodcastwithkhensi7550 2 года назад

    Am currently in the 10th Grade and my mom and I have been discussing me coming over.

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад +1

      That’s awesome!!! All the best on your journey! ♥️

  • @Guriyaajay1234
    @Guriyaajay1234 2 года назад

    Done do done lo ✅❤️🙂

  • @princesstk6678
    @princesstk6678 2 года назад

    So what was the conversation about with the families 👪

  • @mariagimena550
    @mariagimena550 2 года назад +1

    How long does the process takes ?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 года назад

      It’s different for everyone. Mine took less than 2 months. Others have been waiting for over a year

  • @lisamashayanyika8558
    @lisamashayanyika8558 2 года назад

    I got this am really confused l don't know if they is still a hope What does this mean .Good day,
    We are excited to inform you that EN227548 Mashayanyika has decided to start their journey as an au pair. EN227548 has named you as a reference and has provided us with your contact number.
    We will contact you in the near future to learn more about your relationship with EN227548.
    Kind Regards,
    Cultural Care Au Pair