Au pair rant offers practical advice to au pairs and nannies looking to travel to a foreign country, Interview tips, visa requirements, how to search for a job and for the host family - the pros and cons of a live in nanny, plus a 7 step guide on how to become a nanny. Having 4 young boys ourselves and gone through 2 au pairs the topics covered are most relevant to both the family and the prospective au pair. Experiencing new cultures and learning a new language while at the same time making some friends for life is what becoming an au pair is about. It also opens up avenues to the whole childcare world to cement future employment for someone whole loves dealing with children.