What to do if replaced before end of notice period?

[Anonymous]

I just gave notice to my NF. I was only required by my agreement to give 2 weeks notice, to be fair I gave 3. MB questioned why I didn't tell her sooner (since I had been looking and have another job lined up to start in 3 weeks). Now I see their ad looking for someone to start as soon as next Monday.

Should I ask how they intend to handle my employment if they find someone able to start before my last day based on seeing the info in their ad? I suspect they will not honor my notice period and continue to employ me through my last day available. How should I handle this new information?

[Anonymous]

Since you don't need their reference, I would quit
right away.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't worry about it, OP. I've seen a lot of ads that say the job starts immediately or the following Monday when chances are it really couldn't (no one could do an interview, check references and do a background check that fast).

[Anonymous]

Well, they might pay you through the notice period - that's what I would do. Or they might even ask to overlap a day or something (though I wouldn't do that).

But prepare to be let go early. It is the risk you face, though I'd certainly have appreciated 3 weeks notice.

Odds of them finding something they want who can start that quickly though aren't great. So dont worry about it too much.

[Anonymous]

If you get burned, you learn a lesson the hard way. It's happened to most of us, unfortunately.

[Anonymous]

See the thread,
"What the smartest MB did"

[Anonymous]

You quit, so why be upset that they are replacing you. If the new person wants to start sooner, I would probably agree. It was pretty crappy not to let her know you were looking so she could look and make a plan too. You looked after yourself, left her hanging and now are worried you will be out of a job for a few weeks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You quit, so why be upset that they are replacing you. If the new person wants to start sooner, I would probably agree. It was pretty crappy not to let her know you were looking so she could look and make a plan too. You looked after yourself, left her hanging and now are worried you will be out of a job for a few weeks.

LOL wow.

[Anonymous]

When ds' previous nanny gave notice, we immediately started looking for a new one. (Nanny gave 6 weeks notice which was incredibly generous). We found a fantastic nanny who wanted to start a week before old nanny was done. We talked to old nanny and asked if she wouldn't mind doing a 2 day transition and then we would just pay her out for the rest of the week instead of having her Come in.

Don't automatically assume people are trying to screw you over unless there has been a pattern of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When ds' previous nanny gave notice, we immediately started looking for a new one. (Nanny gave 6 weeks notice which was incredibly generous). We found a fantastic nanny who wanted to start a week before old nanny was done. We talked to old nanny and asked if she wouldn't mind doing a 2 day transition and then we would just pay her out for the rest of the week instead of having her Come in.

Don't automatically assume people are trying to screw you over unless there has been a pattern of it.

We LOVE clear thinking people like you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You quit, so why be upset that they are replacing you. If the new person wants to start sooner, I would probably agree. It was pretty crappy not to let her know you were looking so she could look and make a plan too. You looked after yourself, left her hanging and now are worried you will be out of a job for a few weeks.

This is how a bad employer thinks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just gave notice to my NF. I was only required by my agreement to give 2 weeks notice, to be fair I gave 3. MB questioned why I didn't tell her sooner (since I had been looking and have another job lined up to start in 3 weeks). Now I see their ad looking for someone to start as soon as next Monday.

Should I ask how they intend to handle my employment if they find someone able to start before my last day based on seeing the info in their ad? I suspect they will not honor my notice period and continue to employ me through my last day available. How should I handle this new information?

You don't have any new information, you are just jumping to conclusions since you are still reading the job ads. What is your real concern? You personal pocketbook? Being bored with an extra week off?

You're the one shopping around for new jobs. Of course they need childcare and have started interviewing. it takes time, and not everyone prefers to poach nannies from other families. Many go to their neighbors and see who has outgrown their ft nanny and start there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just gave notice to my NF. I was only required by my agreement to give 2 weeks notice, to be fair I gave 3. MB questioned why I didn't tell her sooner (since I had been looking and have another job lined up to start in 3 weeks). Now I see their ad looking for someone to start as soon as next Monday.

Should I ask how they intend to handle my employment if they find someone able to start before my last day based on seeing the info in their ad? I suspect they will not honor my notice period and continue to employ me through my last day available. How should I handle this new information?

You don't have any new information, you are just jumping to conclusions since you are still reading the job ads. What is your real concern? You personal pocketbook? Being bored with an extra week off?

You're the one shopping around for new jobs. Of course they need childcare and have started interviewing. it takes time, and not everyone prefers to poach nannies from other families. Many go to their neighbors and see who has outgrown their ft nanny and start there.

FYI, considering the low wages most nannies earn, they usually can't afford a week or two of unemployment.

Nannies should not be fooled into imagining that the average employer cares much about the nanny's finances.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You quit, so why be upset that they are replacing you. If the new person wants to start sooner, I would probably agree. It was pretty crappy not to let her know you were looking so she could look and make a plan too. You looked after yourself, left her hanging and now are worried you will be out of a job for a few weeks.

This.

[Anonymous]

First of all, why did your boss ask you why you didn't tell her sooner that you were looking for another position if you only had to give her two weeks notice? I suppose she would have at least liked to have had a head's up just to be prepared.

Anyway, I doubt she will have a new nanny by Monday, but with nannies seeking jobs in the New Year, who knows?? I do not know the job market in your area now. She may be upset at you for not giving her a heads up so she may just let you go as soon as she finds a new nanny.

Be prepared to be let go and I highly doubt she will pay you out for your next three weeks.

I don't get the impression she is too happy with you right now.