Why should I spend my time as au-pair in Australia?

Question

I'm from Germany and want to spend a few months as au-pair in an English-speaking country, but I don't know, if I should spend the time in Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the USA. Now I'm very interested in your opinions: Would you recommend to come to your country, Australia, and WHY? What do you love about Australia, and what do you not like?

Thank you!

Answer 1

Probably the weather is a main factor!  Also the expanse of everything - all the space.  If you have the time to travel around a bit I think you would be surprised.  (If you haven't done your research then I will tell you that 3 countries in Europe can fit into the space of Queensland alone!)  I have relatives from Germany who just love Australia.  And we all love germans!

I haven't been to Great Britain but I have been to NZ, Canada and the US.  

I really didn't like the US - the places I went were dirty and the people were horrible.  The only good thing I saw was Disneyland!  But America is not friendly at all.  

I loved Canada and would suggest that your choice be between here and Australia.  The people are lovely and the views amazing - but the weather is not so good.  

NZ is lovely and sort of a mixture between Canada and Australia.  If you had less time then this may be the better option as you would get to see more... it is just tiny!

Answer 2

I'm not Australian, but I would go there, anytime! People are the best, easy going, party, good life, great outdoors. We in Europe don't have the equivalent.

Answer 3

Australia has good and bad like any other place... But it is peaceful and the weather is often good. GB is cold and a bit dark, NZ is beautiful but dull, Canada is cold but depending where can be fun like Australia. I like Australia because it is laid back and quite friendly. I don't like Australia because some places are a bit backwards. Overall it depends also on you and your attitude and what you have to give... Like travelling anywhere. Depends on what you expect too...