Au Pair, Nanny & Host-Family Complaints

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steve, American Family (last name, address, aliases for members only)

Complaint: I recently had this job and stayed for 6 weeks. He continually sexually harrassed me by asking for a kiss and insisted i sleep in his bed the first few nights after repeatedly telling him no! He would also innappropriately touch me(on the hips,legs,arms,back,etc)even though I was completely uncomfor...

Posted: Sep 19 '11 by Bobbi in United States | comment on this listing | append listing

Colleen, American Family (last name, address, aliases for members only)

Complaint: I worked for this family for a week. I was invited to join them on vacation, but 2 days before the trip I was asked to stay behind due to personal family troubles, but I was reassured that I'd still be paid and tha tmy check would be overnighted to me. I never received a check, instead I was left wa...

Posted: Sep 18 '11 by Karla in United States | comment on this listing | append listing

Deniz, Turkish Family (last name, address, aliases for members only)

Complaint: Pretty much held me captive for 2 1/2 weeks. Took my phone away, told me I could stay without pay after working me to the bone for 2 weeks straight. I was only supposed to work 20 hours a week. I'm posting this so no other Au Pair gets involved with these VERY scary people. They made me quite ne...

Posted: Sep 10 '11 by Courtney in United States | comment on this listing | append listing

Siggi, Icelandic Family (last name, address, aliases for members only)

Complaint: Hello, I would say, never work for Siggi. He is a bad man who is deceptive- you won't be watching his kids, you'll be working in his hotel, cleaning rooms and mopping for $2/hr. He doesn't mention that he's divorced, and that he doesn't have full custody of the kids. When i worked for him, last...

Posted: Sep 01 '11 by Daniel in United States | comment on this listing | append listing

Linda, American Family (last name, address, aliases for members only)

Complaint: This family is using false photos and upon confrontation they simply will not respond. The names they use are fake and the picture of "their kitchen" is from an article entitled "Sarah Palins rumored house in Scottsdale." Do not fall victim to their scam.

Posted: Aug 29 '11 by Carly in United States | comment on this listing | append listing

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