au pair

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Anna, who arrived in Germany as an au pair from Ukraine 15 years ago, now works in human resources at the joint venture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The second level features “a second primary suite, au pair suite with kitchenette and private entry, and additional en suites,” according to the listing.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025

When it comes to childcare, the couple do not have a nanny or au pair, but they do have a very supportive family.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

Bob, a marine biologist, was under contract with the Navy in San Diego when he met Kirstin, a German au pair, in 1991.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

We had hardly seen each other over the summer, and the first words out of his mouth were, “Our au pair has arrived from England.”

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg