Let go

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When I'm in someone's home everyday I can see for myself what they can afford. So can OP while she was there.

Did they immediately eliminate all the extras, OP?
Or just you?[/quote

It's probably more telling of OP's worth as a nanny rather than her employee's financial choices regarding "extras". If she was essential and stellar, they likely would have tried to keep her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They let you go because they could not afford to keep you as dad lost his job. Your job is depend and on them having jobs. You quickly got another job. Be decent and stop harassing them.

Harassing them? Not one word has been said to them since my last day. The dad was one that said he'd write a letter and figure out the payout... It has been a week and no communication.

So follow up with them. "Hi Deb and Gary, I just wanted to follow up on our last email exchange of 3/22 where you said you would figure out the payout. According to my calculations, it should be $2,024. Is that what you came up with? Okay if I come by Friday to pick up the check around 7pm? Would love to say hi to the kids too, if possible. Thanks, Larla."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They let you go because they could not afford to keep you as dad lost his job. Your job is depend and on them having jobs. You quickly got another job. Be decent and stop harassing them.

Harassing them? Not one word has been said to them since my last day. The dad was one that said he'd write a letter and figure out the payout... It has been a week and no communication.

So follow up with them. "Hi Deb and Gary, I just wanted to follow up on our last email exchange of 3/22 where you said you would figure out the payout. According to my calculations, it should be $2,024. Is that what you came up with? Okay if I come by Friday to pick up the check around 7pm? Would love to say hi to the kids too, if possible. Thanks, Larla."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This family could pay me the money without any issues at all. If I thought it would be a issue I wouldn't even be thinking of it.

Then definitely collect what's rightfully yours. No question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I'm in someone's home everyday I can see for myself what they can afford. So can OP while she was there.

Did they immediately eliminate all the extras, OP?
Or just you?[/quote

It's probably more telling of OP's worth as a nanny rather than her employee's financial choices regarding "extras". If she was essential and stellar, they likely would have tried to keep her.

The dad is working from home and with the kids in school the parents did not see need since father could take care of them

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This family could pay me the money without any issues at all. If I thought it would be a issue I wouldn't even be thinking of it.

[Anonymous]

In my industry, severance is given to support a laid off employee until they get a new job. If you get a job, you forgo severance.

It might be that the DB has a similar experience.

Follow up with them as 12:39 suggests if your contract says severance no matter what circumstances or such.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In my industry, severance is given to support a laid off employee until they get a new job. If you get a job, you forgo severance.

It might be that the DB has a similar experience.

Follow up with them as 12:39 suggests if your contract says severance no matter what circumstances or such.

Contract obviously had no conditions for said severance. Hope they're honest and pay up.

[Anonymous]

I sent the email asking yesterday midday and have not heard anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I sent the email asking yesterday midday and have not heard anything.

Wow. Doesn't look good, but I'd give them a solid 24 hours to respond.

[Anonymous]

Maybe us spring break and they are gone or trying to get over getting laid off or fix their finances.

[Anonymous]

Another MB here. That's way too much money to leave on the table. I'd give it one week, then and a letter registered/return receipt politely restating your request. It this doesn't work, make sure you have copies of your contract and pay stubs and go to small claims court. That's what it's for! You don't need to waste money on a lawyer for this, ands it's not really a labor board issue as its not about payment for hours you worked.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I'm in someone's home everyday I can see for myself what they can afford. So can OP while she was there.

Did they immediately eliminate all the extras, OP?
Or just you?[/quote

It's probably more telling of OP's worth as a nanny rather than her employee's financial choices regarding "extras". If she was essential and stellar, they likely would have tried to keep her.

No need to put OP down. Only the parents know their complete financial picture They could have a lot of debt or other expenses and/or it might take a while for DB to find another comparable job. Sounds like they are cutting back right away. OP is entitled to her contracted severance regardless.