Greatest Hits: The Au Pair Experience + Do You Need The Perfect Travel Job?

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Society & Culture, Business, Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel

4.6 • 866 Ratings

🗓️ 15 February 2024

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever thought of being an au pair? Do you think you need the perfect travel job? Caroline Harkins has been living in Norway for nearly two years as an au pair (and is hoping to stay after her contract ends!). But what exactly does an au pair do, and how does it allow you to travel? Today, you'll learn why being an au pair is more than just taking care of kids. You'll hear about what led her to become an au pair, insight into finding jobs, and creating a life in a new country. What can you do to start your life abroad? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you'll share by sending me an audio message. We're pulling past episodes from the archives to highlight travel jobs this month! This episode was originally published in 2018. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Why she landed on Norway and red flags to look for when choosing your country The qualifications you need to become an au pair How this job can push you out of your comfort zone and build your confidence Ways to identify when a family isn't going to be a fit (and advice for prospective families) How she created a social life in a new country while balancing work Why being an au pair can be a stepping stone for a life abroad What it's like being a mini-ambassador for your home country Her experience with culture shock abroad and when coming home And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Want to travel with me to Morocco? Sign up for more info! Duolingo Pimsleur AuPairWorld Couch Surfing Want More? How To Become An Au Pair Random Travel Jobs, Digital Nomading and Slow Travel with Hannah Dixon How To Quit Your Job and Travel The World Thanks To Our Sponsors: US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card - Get 4 X the points on eating out and 2 X the points on groceries, entertainment services, and gas or EV charge stations. Apply today at usbank.com/altitudego to get 20,000 points by spending $1,000 in your first 90 days. Nissan - There's no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. Go City - Save up to 50% on the best attractions, tours, and activities. Visit zerototravel.com/gocity and use the promo code 'ZEROTOTRAVEL5' for an additional 5% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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