How much notice to give

[Anonymous]

Nannies-how much notice to you give your family if you’re quitting (personal reasons not because you don’t like he family)
Parents-how much time is helpful to you? (Assume you like your nanny)

I have a new position lined up that would like me to start in two weeks, but at the same time I don’t want to leave anyone in a bind.

[Anonymous]

MB here.

If you can find a way to give 4 weeks I am sure that would be HUGELY appreciated.

Two weeks is understandable but it does mean an immediate "drop everything and do nothing but search" kind of reality for the parent(s).

4 weeks allows more time to find the right person (and then of course there is the question of how soon they can start) or to line up a short term fill-in from an agency.

[Anonymous]

I give whatever my contract states. Since my contracts are writte for mutual convenience, they frequently state a minimum of two weeks, but the possibility of indefinite notice while both employer and I seek a better fit. This allows both sides to at least be in final negotiations when the other party terminates.

[Anonymous]

I give as much notice as I can afford to take unpaid in the event that grandma or another relative steps in. Usually it’s 2 weeks

[Anonymous]

2 or 3 weeks

[Anonymous]

No more than 4 weeks and be prepared to be let go — not all families will take your quitting well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No more than 4 weeks and be prepared to be let go — not all families will take your quitting well.

I don't get that...does that happen? the family will fuck themselves over like that? its not like a company where some other employee can pic up the slack. has this happened to anyone?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No more than 4 weeks and be prepared to be let go — not all families will take your quitting well.

I don't get that...does that happen? the family will fuck themselves over like that? its not like a company where some other employee can pic up the slack. has this happened to anyone?

Some parents are paranoid that a nanny giving notice means that their kids are in danger of neglect or abuse during the notice period. Usually they only fire on the spot if relatives can take over for at least a week.

[Anonymous]

Some parents are paranoid that a nanny giving notice means that their kids are in danger of neglect or abuse during the notice period. Usually they only fire on the spot if relatives can take over for at least a week.


what??? really? any parents out there can confirm that they fired a nanny on the spot for fear of abuse? (assuming there was no abuse or suspicion of it prior?) seems nutty to me

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No more than 4 weeks and be prepared to be let go — not all families will take your quitting well.

I don't get that...does that happen? the family will fuck themselves over like that? its not like a company where some other employee can pic up the slack. has this happened to anyone?

Nanny/parent relationships are often a little too close. I had a parent treat me like dirt after I quit because they felt “betrayed.” I left because my needs changed.

[Anonymous]

I gave mine 3 months notice.