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I’ve now reached the one month mark where I am working as an Au Pair in New York. I left home one month ago and it seems longer but arriving in New York just feels like it was yesterday!
The past two weeks have been very busy. I’m feeling a lot more settled in now and also I got my driver’s license this week!
Before coming to the States, check and see if the state you’re going to requires you to take a driver’s test. Even if you have been a qualified driver for some time, some states require you to take their own drivers test.
Here in North Carolina, it is mandatory to take a variety of tests to enable you to drive in the state. The test consists of answering a series of questions on a computer, taking a vision test, reading a variety of the roadsides and finally the driving section. In total, for me, the entire test was less than 1 hour.
To check and see your state’s law on driving, go to the DMV website and enter your state or postcode (zip code)
On the last weekend of January, I went to my very first cluster meeting and we went to go rock climbing. I was excited about going as it was my first time meeting all the other Au Pairs in New York!
From the cluster meeting, I was able to exchange phone numbers and had a few friend requests on Facebook. It was good to meet other Au Pairs – now we meet up to go out, go for coffees and for brunches – which is so so popular here and with so many great coffee places and cafes – you’re spoiled for choice.
I have been going to the local gym and have been out running. So, if you’re into fitness like me, don’t worry about letting it slide because there are so many opportunities to keep fit and stay in shape – even when the food is so good!
Rebecca
