5 months notice too much?

[Anonymous]

Gathering wisdom,

I have been with the same family for 3 years. There are things I enjoy about them, but increasingly, the job has become too unpredictable. The amount of coverage they need is growing as the kids get older, and I am always asked to do last-minute things. I can say no, and often do, and am paid for any extra time, but I am just not at all interested in working in this constantly shifting dynamic. I plan to roll off at the end of the school year, before summer hits.

I want to tell the mom now. I want to give her a huge running head start, and honestly, if she finds a better fit between now and June and intends to onboard someone earlier, that would be fine by me. Otherwise, I am OK sticking around until June.

Is 5 months' notice too much? As a parent myself, I think it would be helpful, but then again, I do not know if it would actually muddy the waters or be uncomfortable to have an employee around months after you know they want to leave.

[Anonymous]

I don’t think you have to give notice per se.
you can have conversations thought starting now that you want to move on to do something different starting in June so they have a heads up.

[Anonymous]

I think it's great IF you're truly fine being let go early. As that's the most likely scenario.

[Anonymous]

I’d tell them after the holidays

[Anonymous]

Since you stated that it would be okay if you were let go earlier than five months, I think it would be okay to let them know now.

[Anonymous]

You'll get let go or replaced. So as long as you're ok with that - and not being able to collect unemployment because you were the one who gave notice - go ahead

[Anonymous]

I told them. Honestly, I’d be happy if they found my replacement earlier. I figured I needed to say it now before summer camp sign ups start ect. Huge burden lifted!!!

[Anonymous]

you did the right thing

[Anonymous]

If you don’t care if they replace you earlier than in 5 months, then give the notice as soon as possible.

[Anonymous]

I do not think five months is too much notice - - especially since you would be okay if she let you go sooner than that.

I would just keep your reason for leaving short + sweet.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do not think five months is too much notice - - especially since you would be okay if she let you go sooner than that.

I would just keep your reason for leaving short + sweet.

Good luck!

Definitely this!