Annoyed -- not sure what to do!

[Anonymous]

I had to quit one of my nanny positions(I work several part-time
positions) suddenly due to an unexpected medical diagnosis. I realize it must be very frustrating to the parents to lose their childcare so suddenly, but they will not respond to me about my last paycheck.

Unrelated to that situation, the same family was starting to rub me the wrong way anyway. Mom was very nice, but something about Dad made me very uncomfortable! He was often overconfident, demeaning, and nitpicked about strange things. I also got the sense that he was very controlling. That being said, should I just expect to not see my paycheck?

[Anonymous]

lesson: Don't quit until you have a check that has cleared. I would expect to take them to small claims if they don't respond. Some people are just petty when things don't go their way.

I would mail, email and text them the details of your last paycheck with the appropriate time expectancy. If they fail to comply than have a lawyer send them a letter.

[Anonymous]

Email them and send a certified-return receipt letter with a "bill" that has your name and address at the top, showing the hours you worked, your hourly wage and the total they owe you. Write "Monies owed due upon receipt." Also write that you hope they pay you promptly so that you are not forced to take them to small claims court.

[Anonymous]

How much do they owe you?

[Anonymous]

The certified-return letter with your last invoice is a great idea. Make it look as official and emotionless as possible. Your name, address and days (including hours) tht you worked and have yet to be paid for.

And no, I would never write it off. These parents are stealing from you.

[Anonymous]

What medical condition caused you to quit one of several nanny jobs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What medical condition caused you to quit one of several nanny jobs?

Irrelavent.

[Anonymous]

I think pp has a relevant question why this job and not one of the other several ones.

There is more to the story and could be why they are ignoring her

[Anonymous]

OP here.

I got a reply from the family soon after I posted this, and they're going to mail me a check.

And I usually wouldn't answer any personal questions, but it's a relevant question.

Just a bit of background, I work full-time and go to school full-time. I work for several families because it's easier to find part-time hours to accommodate my class schedule. The family I quit for suddenly was the family I spent the least amount of time working for. I've been with my other families for 2+ years. Recently, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia on top of an auto immune disease I've had prior.

Extreme fatigue and pain were taking a toll on me, especially in the mornings. I made the decision to stay with my prior families and focus on finishing this semester. While I feel terrible for the family, I did need to take immediate action to give myself a break, and make sure to stay as healthy as possible.

Thanks for everyone's replies!

[Anonymous]

Glad to hear they are sending a check. hope you feel better, that's tough!