How To Save Money As An Au Pair.|| South African Au Pair In the USA

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  • Hey guys!
    In this video I share my tips on how I saved money as an Au Pair receiving an Au Poor Stipend. This worked for me and I'M NOT SAYING IT WILL WORK FOR YOU TOO. We have different families, lifestyles etc so bear that in mind. Other than that please enjoy the video and let me know if you have any questions in the comment section.
    Intro Music: Chill Day by Lakey Inspired
    Background Music: Wish you were here by Ryan Little

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  • @TshepiVlogs
    @TshepiVlogs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    I saved R80.000 on my Au pair program it was fun I did my Au pair in New York after that I got married to a New Yorker lol

    • @mode9438
      @mode9438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wow congratulations

    • @Heyitsmissog
      @Heyitsmissog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love how you enjoyed it
      Please do a video on your experience

    • @taahirahmohamed6737
      @taahirahmohamed6737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Congratulations do you still live in the USA

    • @TshepiVlogs
      @TshepiVlogs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@taahirahmohamed6737 yes

    • @leratodaniels6127
      @leratodaniels6127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s beautiful

  • @jessicaabroad1391
    @jessicaabroad1391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Love this video. Being an au pair during quarantine and not having the ability to go out shopping has made me realize I really don’t need to spend any of the money I make because all of my basic needs are taken care of by my host family. I haven’t spent any money in 2 months... I’ve been thinking about making a video about saving money as an au pair too. Also, I love your makeup, you alway look so beautiful in all of your videos!

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jessica Abroad Thank you! The quarantine was definitely much needed by all of us to learn what is necessary and what isn’t.

  • @mpumemsomi
    @mpumemsomi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wish I saw this a year ago. I'm starting my 2nd year next month with a shameful $2000 that I tired to save in a year😭😭😭 I'm gonna follow all your tips for my 2nd year I don't wanna be broke by the end of my 2nd year. Girl thank you ❤

  • @terribronwyncryer1843
    @terribronwyncryer1843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    i’m leaving in a week, and this literally helped me sm

  • @VentureKat
    @VentureKat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Really loved this video! You're even making me consider au pairing

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey!! Its an experience of a lifetime. Will change you completely. I'd advice you to do lots of research. I've got videos where I explain other things such as reasons why you shouldn't au pair.
      But thank you for the support.

    • @VentureKat
      @VentureKat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LeboneM I'm definitely going to do some research on it and watch your other videos, I even subscribed✨

  • @KailaHaji
    @KailaHaji 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    my best friend, you're always number one with the money lol. I miss you so much

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Karabo Mohajane I miss youuuuuu❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @cheskeoctober5211
    @cheskeoctober5211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm 14 and I would love to become an aupair but what if something happens to my family in South Africa. I don't want to be so far away but I lts one of my dreams to go to California and I want to study so I have to become a aupair

  • @nondumisogasa7388
    @nondumisogasa7388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You’re soo transparent. Love it ❤️Thank you .

  • @shinnyshezzbbe2748
    @shinnyshezzbbe2748 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the video also preparing to leave aboard as an Aupair

  • @mpumemsomi
    @mpumemsomi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chick-fil-a is my weakness 😭 it's so amazing I can relate to EVERYTHING 😂 Online shopping is the worst yoh.

  • @sokotee255
    @sokotee255 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey love. Great video. Love the video quality. What do use to 🎥?

  • @rhandzuree
    @rhandzuree 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoyed this and learned a lot bc I’m leaving soon

    • @siyandaqamba3539
      @siyandaqamba3539 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Rhandzu when are you leaving ? Lockdown is delaying my departure date

    • @sweettreatsoverload4296
      @sweettreatsoverload4296 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please save your money !! You want to save so your life can be better in your future.

  • @nellyramaG
    @nellyramaG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    U looking so pretty, girl so much coke at the back😂

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nelly Ramagoma Coke addiction is real!!!

  • @widsomfordirection
    @widsomfordirection 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How did you find your host family? And also what was it like being black au pairing? did you experience discrimination?
    ps you look so cute

  • @thandiwekunene7001
    @thandiwekunene7001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    $200 a week? How do you spend money every week when you're paying for much

  • @zamokuhlekhwela
    @zamokuhlekhwela 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So informative

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

  • @carakotopazinni6023
    @carakotopazinni6023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Skincare routine please

  • @pierrebarnard1
    @pierrebarnard1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Lebo - really helpful video, thanks. A question please - My daughter is leavng for Florida to aupair next month for the first time. What would you suggest she uses to save money? Open a bank account / credit card in USA? Paypal? South African credit card? Sorry very new to all this.

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Greetings! Well it’s a bit complicated.
      1. In order to open a bank account, she will need a social security number which she can obtain once she arrives. The host family should be able to assist her to get that. With a social security number, she can open a bank account, apply for a driver’s license, get a credit card etc.. The only downside is she will have to pay taxes. Not a huge deal honestly, just 10% of her income.
      2. If she doesn’t want to opt for nr 1, she can save the money cash.
      But I recommend number 1. If she has an American bank account, she can save money by sending it to her South African bank account. It just depends on a lot of things.
      Hope that helps😊

  • @nolwaziradebe8788
    @nolwaziradebe8788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey. Amazing video 💕💖 I just wanna know if the $200 was weekly or monthly?

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nolwazi Radebe $195,75 weekly

    • @ntomip
      @ntomip 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I also was like wtf - I thought it was monthly - but weekly is a but better

    • @souadyoub6980
      @souadyoub6980 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In Germany they give the same amount monthly 😅

  • @paulinedolo31
    @paulinedolo31 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it. Can you be an Au when you over 50 years please advise

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The ages you can be an au pair in the USA is 18-27.

  • @nintaijoel6439
    @nintaijoel6439 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You so beautiful, love your explanation

  • @BlessingJoe680
    @BlessingJoe680 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New sub 😊

  • @kwashi7228
    @kwashi7228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can an Au pair join any fitness class? And a language classes if you decide you wanna learn a different language?
    Thank You x

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      kwashi Ofcourse! You can do anything you want in your free time. As long as you have the money to pay for it from your stipend.

    • @kwashi7228
      @kwashi7228 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I already got the Apps for when I get to the US! 🤦🏻
      •What is your favorite shopping stores in the US?!
      • I am trying to get into university in the UK/ Australia/ US.

  • @pollynobanda2885
    @pollynobanda2885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Are you allowed to start a business as an Au pair?

    • @mamellomorake1014
      @mamellomorake1014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not really. It's actually illegal to be doing any other job except for au pairing based on the J1 visa rules.

    • @widsomfordirection
      @widsomfordirection 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mamellomorake1014 even if its like an online business?

  • @Tylerconco
    @Tylerconco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you have really gorgeous eyes :)

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 🙂

  • @pollynobanda2885
    @pollynobanda2885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Did your host family allow you to use the car on weekends and to go to other states?

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes they allowed me to use the car on weekends but not to other states using their car.

  • @Heyitsyezii_z
    @Heyitsyezii_z 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi sis what are you studying now and how did you apply for studying

  • @Leoradumezweni
    @Leoradumezweni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Before you went to the U.S, was there an amount of money you had to pay before you could actually go?

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paying agency fees and paying for your visa.

    • @oslynrudoc7980
      @oslynrudoc7980 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LeboneM How much was that

  • @silindilembokazi8011
    @silindilembokazi8011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Money over here🤭🤭

  • @preciousdineo9056
    @preciousdineo9056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This Video Really Came In Handy,Thank You❤
    You Make This Au Pair Thing Look Easy And Fun😭 And Why Didn't You Study In The USA?Or You Took This Au Pair As A Gap Year?😊 I Know This Question Is Not Related To Saving,But I'm Just Curious.

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Precious Dineo I’ll be making a video out of that soon!🙂

  • @taahirahmohamed6737
    @taahirahmohamed6737 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you considered Au Pairing any where ELS since your return?

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And we LOVE to have you here!!!!!

  • @dineshreenaidoo6315
    @dineshreenaidoo6315 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much would u say you saved each week? I would love to save but I also wanna travel. Is it possible to save by cutting out unnecessary spending on food etc, and still manage to travel

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! Firstly thank you for watching my video. Appreciate the support❤️ Well it’s possible to travel and still save but I wouldn’t think you’d save a ton of money. I tried to save my whole $200. You just need to plan your travel plans accurately and in an affordable way to not spend recklessly.

    • @dineshreenaidoo6315
      @dineshreenaidoo6315 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LeboneM Thanku . You're amazing! I watched all your videos. I would rather save my money for traveling. I'll ask u via instagram.

  • @rhandzuree
    @rhandzuree 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What did you do or doing with the 100k

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Rhandzu Ree Investing for University! Thank you for watching the video!❤️

  • @They.call.her.tee3
    @They.call.her.tee3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey I'm considering au pair , what's your advice on leaving behind loved ones and bfs lol I know it's a random question and not related to this video but I'm desperate 😂

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your loved ones are going anywhere and if they are, it’s time to live your life. 💕

  • @BeautyMwila-o2t
    @BeautyMwila-o2t ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you get an au pair from any country in Africa?

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think so! I would research and find out.

  • @Smittenwithgrowth
    @Smittenwithgrowth 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What Au pair site do you use?

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Au Pair In America.

  • @Nthabiseng_Sbe
    @Nthabiseng_Sbe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Halo Lebone whats your instagram handles and what is the age limit to be an Aupair

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      nthabiseng sedibe travel_through_light❤️

  • @masegontshudisane1021
    @masegontshudisane1021 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Lebone you were an aupair for how long????

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2 years💕

    • @masegontshudisane1021
      @masegontshudisane1021 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LeboneM perfect I wanted to try but I am 27years unfortunately

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Masego Ntshudisane you can try Au pairing in Europe. I think it’s until 27 or 28

    • @masegontshudisane1021
      @masegontshudisane1021 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ohhh thank you soo much let me try my luck

  • @lindienhlapo5231
    @lindienhlapo5231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    $200 or $2000?

    • @LeboneM
      @LeboneM  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s actually $195.75 but my family paid me $200.

    • @sandlaelijah4421
      @sandlaelijah4421 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LeboneM is this monthly or weekly?

  • @amieziemerink4437
    @amieziemerink4437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Instagram?

  • @seipatiairton8815
    @seipatiairton8815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am 63 will the au pair take me

    • @cmthoughts4803
      @cmthoughts4803 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nop , you have to be 27 and below

  • @nonhlanhlapetersen8077
    @nonhlanhlapetersen8077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Spender 😂😂