talking to nanny about part time

[Anonymous]

How do I talk to my nanny about going to part time in the Fall? She has not been that great of a nanny as my child has gotten older. She has aged out but I want to give her an option

[Anonymous]

Why do you want to keep her if she's "not that great"? Doesn't your child deserve better?

[Anonymous]

You just tell her your situation and offer parttime but accept that there’s a 99% chance she won’t be able to do it and will have to leave. Keep it pleasant and let her see your child after she’s no longer in your employ - either babysitting or just visiting (for your child’s sake).

But seriously, OP, tell her TODAY. This is a great time for her to find another job and it’s the first week of August already! What are you waiting for?!

[Anonymous]

How is she supposed to live on part time pay? Just let her go because she will have no trouble finding a new, better, position.

[Anonymous]

Just let her know that you’ve decided that you’ll be letting her go after the last week in August. Bonus should be one week’s pay per year with you. You should also provide a truthful reference (it sounds like she’s great with infants and toddlers, but may have some struggles with preschoolers and/or elementary).

Start looking for a new nanny who will do part-time, a share, a pod or decide how you’ll work the hours out without needing care.

[Anonymous]

i just feel terrible letting her go at this time. she really is not a “go getter” and i am worried she wont find another job. The problem is she is not that great at making friends so I feel like my DD does
not get that exposed to other kids enough. She has made friends with one nanny and child but it really is not enough. I am really worried about this

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i just feel terrible letting her go at this time. she really is not a “go getter” and i am worried she wont find another job. The problem is she is not that great at making friends so I feel like my DD does
not get that exposed to other kids enough. She has made friends with one nanny and child but it really is not enough. I am really worried about this

If you need to let her go, let her go, but if she is otherwise good... no one is making friends right now (!?)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i just feel terrible letting her go at this time. she really is not a “go getter” and i am worried she wont find another job. The problem is she is not that great at making friends so I feel like my DD does
not get that exposed to other kids enough. She has made friends with one nanny and child but it really is not enough. I am really worried about this

This is a weird concern to have right now...

[Anonymous]

if i wait a week or two to see what the school situation will be do we think she will be able
to find a job in mid-late September? I am sure she would prefer to be with a baby

[Anonymous]

I would find someone else. Give her 4 weeks min notice and if asked, a reference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:i just feel terrible letting her go at this time. she really is not a “go getter” and i am worried she wont find another job. The problem is she is not that great at making friends so I feel like my DD does
not get that exposed to other kids enough. She has made friends with one nanny and child but it really is not enough. I am really worried about this

This is a weird concern to have right now...

+1. Your DD should not be “exposed” to other kids right now!

Regardless, talk to your nanny!! Do it NOW. You should give her a month’s severance at least and let her find another position. I echo the above to let her continue to see your daughter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i just feel terrible letting her go at this time. she really is not a “go getter” and i am worried she wont find another job. The problem is she is not that great at making friends so I feel like my DD does
not get that exposed to other kids enough. She has made friends with one nanny and child but it really is not enough. I am really worried about this

You are as full of it as a Christmas goose.

[Anonymous]

Aren't caregivers in high demand right now? I have a hard time imagining she'll go without a job for long.

[Anonymous]

She could get a great position right now.

Discuss it with her, send out her resume to your friends or Nextdoor, offer references and a month’s pay.

[Anonymous]

It’s not your responsibility to find a new position for her. Not only that, you don’t want to recommend a subpar nanny to your friends.

She’s eligible for unemployment, but if she starts looking NOW, before school starts, she’ll definitely be able to find something decent. If you wait until the middle of September, jobs will dry up because families will have already figured out how to make do.