Last weekend I learnt that the family's circumstances have changed and they no longer need an assistant. In other words, they wanted me to leave. Ok, I got you. fine with me. I was getting bored anyway. It was fantastic for awhile and honestly I haven't got any bad feelings even though this didn't end according to the plan, Sometimes things just happen, I don't like too strict plans anyways. There are greener venues to discover and off I go on the road again.
I am due to leave the country on Nov 17th. None of my work things have really worked out for me. Although I've been here almost there months. I got over the shock in a day and this week I've been getting quite excited to move on. Tomorrow I amleaving the farm and heading to Taupo. By the way, I am done with struggling with casual jobs. No more attempts to find or even trickier to hold downa minim,um wage job. I am gonna dedicate my remaining time just to discover the beauty of the nature, do hiking and walks. New Zealand, you haven't treated me too well, I'll give you one more chance... And yes I forget working here bewcause that's crap.
A few words of being a 30 somethings Au pair. I guess it has different challenges as 18 something, I have been looking after myself for over a decade or so. I thought I adjusted pretty well. I liked the family but of course the life and mindset are different, I'd be old enough to be a mother myself. My experience being a part of a family feels like a light year ago. Nevertheless all kind of funny childhood memories keep popping up in my mind. Usually Au pair experience is either a total nightmare or absolutely wonderful. For me, this was an experience not to miss but ehmm less comfortable ending kind was spoilt part of the wonderful experience. However, at the end of the day, I'll remember of the best bits of this part of life. The kids were lovely. There are so many factors contributing an experience as an Au pair I am not gonna contemplate what went wrong for too long as one of the major reasons was a change in the circumstances indeed not that it didn't work out with me. in a summary, I recommend an Au pair job even though you would be an ancient, used to live on your own, weirdo world traveller. Nearly 3 peaceful months learning to look after somebody else but myself absolutely beat the experience hanging out in the Backpackers with German kids. Even though I was told off to go explore more their beautiful country. That's exaclt what I am gonna do. meant to be!
