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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]16:53/22:01 here.  I am a nanny.  I have quit jobs before that were just not working for me financially or otherwise, but I always sat down with the parents first and discussed my issues/concerns.  I never blindsided them.  And I always had a plan for how to help the children adjust to the transition.  The last job I left, I quit part way through the school year.  BUT, I had sat down with them before the school year started to discuss some concerns and we negotiated some changes to address them.  When it became obvious that those changes were not going to be long term, I calles another meeting to ask for changes that would be enough for me to reasonably continue there until winter break, but was not satisfied with their answer.  So, I found a new position , and gave my employers 4 weeks notice and offered to help with morning drop off through the holidays so that the children would still see me those 2-3 mornings a week, after having been their primary caregiver for 5 years.  One of the reasons I quit was money, but if that had been the only reason, then I would have found a new job at a time that made it an easier transition for the kids (September, January, June).

A great nanny can feel confident that she will find what she needs, because an experienced nanny with glowing references will always be in demand in any major city, so. I don't see why you would have to jump on an offer right away rather than make the transition after warning your family you are unhappy, giving ample notice and choosing a time the makes the transition easiest.  [/quote]

Of course - no one in any work situation or occupation should "jump" at any opportunity without careful research and planning.  Doesn't that go without saying?  But this thread is about what is wrong with poaching.

Answer - there is nothing wrong with "poaching".  What and how the nanny decides to handle the offer is a completely different discussion.  [/quote]

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