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

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  • @luckybuthelezi1877
    @luckybuthelezi1877 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @luckybuthelezi1877
      @luckybuthelezi1877 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bonangmashadi3405
    @bonangmashadi3405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @kamvelihlemgwetyana8766
      @kamvelihlemgwetyana8766 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KaraboMareka ok thank you

  • @bradleyabramson578
    @bradleyabramson578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sofiagaiba2958
    @sofiagaiba2958 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much I appreciate you 🥹🥹

  • @muneiwapertunia4797
    @muneiwapertunia4797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @howto...9289
    @howto...9289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ready to start your journey ♥️

  • @malin9979
    @malin9979 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @Theethiccvegan
    @Theethiccvegan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sweetheart ♥️

  • @shantelmbuyane3626
    @shantelmbuyane3626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @hopemhlongo5965
      @hopemhlongo5965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh my word also me

    • @hopemhlongo5965
      @hopemhlongo5965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thursday I'm going for my license test

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hopemhlongo5965 good luck!

    • @hopemhlongo5965
      @hopemhlongo5965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@KaraboMareka I got it🥺🥳🥳🥳

  • @princessmarion6967
    @princessmarion6967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really loved this,kip it up gal

  • @lifewithlwethu
    @lifewithlwethu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your video is so informative thank you♥️

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome! And good luck ♥️

  • @jimingotnojams7909
    @jimingotnojams7909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s awesome 💃💃💃

  • @F.R.E.I.N.D.S_WeJustFriends
    @F.R.E.I.N.D.S_WeJustFriends 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes … they take your program fee to book you a flight

    • @F.R.E.I.N.D.S_WeJustFriends
      @F.R.E.I.N.D.S_WeJustFriends 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KaraboMareka thank you.

  • @zinhlengidi3280
    @zinhlengidi3280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @zinhlengidi3280
      @zinhlengidi3280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @kamomoumakoa9828
      @kamomoumakoa9828 ปีที่แล้ว

      hey sis did you finally get a match?

    • @zinhlengidi3280
      @zinhlengidi3280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kamomoumakoa9828 Hello Yes I've been matched😊

  • @haswasiyat3466
    @haswasiyat3466 ปีที่แล้ว

    Karabo in my language means family thank you sister ❤

  • @palesamphatsoe959
    @palesamphatsoe959 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @alaismarcal9400
    @alaismarcal9400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @alaismarcal9400
      @alaismarcal9400 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Mo_simaa
    @Mo_simaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes Ambassador 🙈🤍

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Listen baby that’s me 😂♥️

  • @MissM_23
    @MissM_23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @ontha_shanell9201
    @ontha_shanell9201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re close!!! Keep going!

  • @livingwithlerato
    @livingwithlerato 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video😭😭❤️

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ofcourse honey ♥️♥️

  • @luissantana9708
    @luissantana9708 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on 1K views :)

  • @ontha_shanell9201
    @ontha_shanell9201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Girl it’s impossible lol

  • @thari1276
    @thari1276 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No unfortunately, 🥺 license is a requirement

  • @tamarandlovu3743
    @tamarandlovu3743 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @sibonelohadebe9563
    @sibonelohadebe9563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @starsreallife529
    @starsreallife529 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kwabhungane409
    @kwabhungane409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. 🥺♥️🥺

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ofcourse! All the best ♥️

  • @hazel5105
    @hazel5105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @hazel5105
      @hazel5105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lisbethmamare4040
    @lisbethmamare4040 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This so perfect 👌

  • @mlungisidongwe3301
    @mlungisidongwe3301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @256shaky
    @256shaky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @meck-ladykameeta5459
    @meck-ladykameeta5459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My favorite kind of people 😂♥️

  • @christiene6393
    @christiene6393 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
    @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KaraboMareka o sad. Any idea why?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
      @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KaraboMareka o ok

  • @ongeziwecele330
    @ongeziwecele330 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @delia8664
    @delia8664 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @aichavanlerberghe3495
    @aichavanlerberghe3495 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @melisanmelrose
    @melisanmelrose ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @luanfabian342
    @luanfabian342 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much and congratulations 🎈

    • @queenvee5910
      @queenvee5910 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How long did it take u to get a match

  • @mwenyaalicemubanga8757
    @mwenyaalicemubanga8757 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @princesstk6678
    @princesstk6678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ambermoty7296
    @ambermoty7296 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @catleaorcine4449
    @catleaorcine4449 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @grethylruth
      @grethylruth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i am an au pair in Germany does that count?

    • @grethylruth
      @grethylruth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grethylruth no

  • @msfaithiee
    @msfaithiee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @vhuyiiesetati2817
    @vhuyiiesetati2817 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @scorpmaasays9178
    @scorpmaasays9178 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes! You need a South African passport

  • @g_leni88
    @g_leni88 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @youssra.D
    @youssra.D 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes only in South Africa in the continent of Africa

  • @tunrayoomowunmi8599
    @tunrayoomowunmi8599 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t know unfortunately

  • @leloowhite
    @leloowhite ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @leloowhite
      @leloowhite ปีที่แล้ว

      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  ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @palesamphatsoe959
    @palesamphatsoe959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @palesamphatsoe959
      @palesamphatsoe959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KaraboMareka okay, thank youu!

  • @Itsruthie-j
    @Itsruthie-j 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @trudyleah1804
    @trudyleah1804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @happyugandan1810
      @happyugandan1810 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Am here from your instagram story..Thank you

    • @trudyleah1804
      @trudyleah1804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Period!!!

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s my friend for me ♥️

    • @sandraneumbe
      @sandraneumbe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Am here

  • @avelangqangashe4046
    @avelangqangashe4046 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I honestly have no idea actually 🤔

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KaraboMareka well that's reasonable.

    • @josephinedangan6969
      @josephinedangan6969 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi did you pay for medical

  • @anyaadelle5027
    @anyaadelle5027 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately you can’t be an Au pair

  • @Dee-sk9os
    @Dee-sk9os 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @thalukanyowisdom7231
    @thalukanyowisdom7231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi what if i dont have any professional reference??

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, you need one 🥹🥹

  • @palesamphatsoe959
    @palesamphatsoe959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @noluthandokubeka4058
    @noluthandokubeka4058 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KaraboMareka yes she used cultural care

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @loisobeng-darko9967
    @loisobeng-darko9967 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @khwezindlovu807
    @khwezindlovu807 ปีที่แล้ว

    Update it's R600 now for the passport now😪

  • @256shaky
    @256shaky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you do everything on your phone or visit the agency

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      On your phone

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      But they might ask to interview you in person

    • @256shaky
      @256shaky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
    @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
      @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kiarasmith8549
    @kiarasmith8549 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many months was this process?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ityourgirlBrenda
    @ityourgirlBrenda 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You need a South African passport

  • @josephinedangan6969
    @josephinedangan6969 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      What agency are you using?

    • @josephinedangan6969
      @josephinedangan6969 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cultural care au pair

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

  • @KehindeDare-j8p
    @KehindeDare-j8p 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  8 วันที่ผ่านมา +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 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @KaraboMareka thank u 🥲

  • @pamelabiboum1558
    @pamelabiboum1558 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kunondjoromeo2760
    @kunondjoromeo2760 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
    @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
      @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KaraboMareka 😭 xpensive 🙄

    • @TheBloomingChannel-TDP
      @TheBloomingChannel-TDP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

  • @fatihahamadou9259
    @fatihahamadou9259 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    give us the link please

  • @avelangqangashe4046
    @avelangqangashe4046 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That 20000 is gonna kill me .

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Giiirl I know 😭😭😩

  • @natashakatongo9748
    @natashakatongo9748 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can a Zambian apply for such

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @youssra.D
    @youssra.D ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t know, contact them and ask

    • @youssra.D
      @youssra.D ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @empress_g.r9681
    @empress_g.r9681 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi what is the age limit to be an au pair

  • @omphemetseshaz8979
    @omphemetseshaz8979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @omphemetseshaz8979
      @omphemetseshaz8979 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @brendakyotega438
    @brendakyotega438 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bontlemokoatla7736
    @bontlemokoatla7736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @phionahkababiitomandy2715
    @phionahkababiitomandy2715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @shanamashauri7305
    @shanamashauri7305 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So if your older than that you cant

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unfortunately no

  • @josephine6585
    @josephine6585 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't we pay this R20000 in smaller amount

  • @juliemboowa6431
    @juliemboowa6431 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sis I need your help please

  • @Guriyaajay1234
    @Guriyaajay1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Done do done lo ✅❤️🙂

  • @mariagimena550
    @mariagimena550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long does the process takes ?

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @allthingspodcastwithkhensi7550
    @allthingspodcastwithkhensi7550 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @princesstk6678
    @princesstk6678 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So what was the conversation about with the families 👪

    • @KaraboMareka
      @KaraboMareka  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Conversation in regards to?

  • @lisamashayanyika8558
    @lisamashayanyika8558 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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