How would you react to an ex nanny sending an email to you?

[Anonymous]

My ex nanny sent us an email. She was with us for a month in February. She was great with my infant son, but we unfortunately had to let her go due to reliability issues. She is a sweet girl but and it sucked to let her go. I received an email today from her. It was short and she apologized for the way she handled her exit. We stupidly paid two sick days before the 90 day mark. She wrote how it was wrong of her to handle in that way and asked the amount it was so she can send us a check. I do not know what to say go this. I personally don't care about the money. I will say that it's nice to see her owning up to her mistakes. I want to respond ( not sure how) but my DH said to just delete it. WWYD?

[Anonymous]

I would write back and say that you really appreciate her reaching out and are glad to hear she has learned from the experience. You consider the cost of the two sick days a small price to pay for the experience, and let's let it go. Best of luck to you!

[Anonymous]

You should definitely write her back. It's the courteous thing to do. I would just say that it is water under the bridge and you wish her the best.

[Anonymous]

agree with the above. Give her some closure, she's learning and growing. Don't make it worse or harder by ignoring her olive branch, but don't take the money either.

[Anonymous]

Agree with everyone else. Write back and thank her for the email. Tell her not to worry about the money and wish her all the best.

I think that's kind of lovely to receive an email like that - it speaks well of her character. We all make mistakes, and I think writing that email may have taken courage.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't just delete her email.

It takes a big person to fess up and come clean to you and I think she is being quite gracious.

Briefly respond that you accept her apology, but that she shouldn't have to worry about the money after all this time, that it is simply "water under the bridge."

Let her know that you hoped she learned a good life lesson here and wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.

That also takes a big person to respond like that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You should definitely write her back. It's the courteous thing to do. I would just say that it is water under the bridge and you wish her the best.

This

[Anonymous]

You are a jerk, OP. This young woman is apologizing, offering to reimburse you for the two sick days, and accepting her irresponsibility while in your employ. Any reasonable person would accept her apology and thank her and tell her no reimbursement is necessary.

She is worth a dozen of you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are a jerk, OP. This young woman is apologizing, offering to reimburse you for the two sick days, and accepting her irresponsibility while in your employ. Any reasonable person would accept her apology and thank her and tell her no reimbursement is necessary.

She is worth a dozen of you.

she already said she doesn't care about the money. she was just asking how she could respond nicely

[Anonymous]

Wtf!!!????? Kind of question is this??? And you people have jobs? Like in the real world? Should you respond? Uh yeah you rude idiot. Why do you need to come on a forum anonymously to ask strangers such a simple question. If you don't care about the money then tell her. Jesus be some common sense for grown people that have procreated

[Anonymous]

Email back. I did this before with a situation. It ended badly once I had to resign ( medical reasons). The parents refused to let me in their home to retrieve my belongings. Then I sent them an apology email maybe 1-2 months later. They never responded. I loved them while I was there but I am glad I left. People show their true colors when thee back are up against the wall or things aren't in their favor. I'm glad I saw that side and got out.