- A South African au pair living in the United States shared a day-in-the-life TikTok vlog that caught the attention of viewers back home
- The video, filmed inside a modern American home, offered a glimpse into her daily responsibilities as an au pair abroad
- South Africans flooded the comments with questions about au pairing, including how to find placements overseas and whether au pairs are allowed to have romantic relationships
A South African woman living and working as an au pair in the United States has given her TikTok followers a glimpse into her everyday life abroad, prompting questions from viewers interested in pursuing similar opportunities.
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The content creator, who goes by @jpleburu on TikTok, shared a day-in-the-life vlog on 21 September 2026. The video showed her moving through a modern American kitchen and living room, with on-screen text reading, “Au pair diaries: Spend the day with me,” accompanied by South African and American flag emojis.
The clip offered a glimpse into the domestic routines that form part of her life as an au pair. At one point, she could be heard directing a child to wash their hands, highlighting one of the everyday responsibilities associated with caring for children.
What Is an Au Pair?
An au pair is typically a young person who lives with a host family in another country and helps with childcare and light household duties in exchange for accommodation, meals and a stipend.
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The arrangement offers participants an opportunity to experience life in another country while becoming part of a host family's daily routine.
Au pairing has also become a route for young social media users interested in travelling abroad, experiencing different cultures and gaining childcare experience as reported by Briefly News.
View the TikTok video below:
Netizens Ask Questions About Au Pairing
The video sparked curiosity among viewers, many of whom wanted to understand what au pairing involves and how they could secure placements overseas.
Some asked for explanations of the arrangement, while others wanted to know which websites to use and whether it was possible to participate without having money to pay upfront.
Here are some of the comments shared under the TikTok video:
@Qaqamba_N asked: “What is an au pair, guys?”
@Magolide S T explained: “Au pair is almost like a stay-in-helper.”
@Attendant minah wanted to know: “Which website did you use, dear?”
@letty admitted: “I'm interested. I don't have money to pay.”
@londiwemvelase asked: “Chommy, are you allowed to have a boyfriend?”
The questions reflected viewers' interest in understanding both the practical requirements of becoming an au pair and what everyday life abroad might look like.
Au Pair Life Attracts Interest From Young South Africans
The video resonated with young South Africans curious about opportunities to live and work overseas.
For some viewers, the prospect of staying with a host family while helping care for children offered an appealing way to experience another country.
The questions raised under the video also highlighted the importance of understanding the requirements and expectations attached to au pair placements before applying.
The discussion gave viewers a closer look at one South African woman's experience of living abroad while prompting others to explore whether au pairing could be an option for them.
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