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[quote=Anonymous]MB here.  I would take the plans to be gone for another three months as an easy way out and a way to gracefully end the relationship.  If you were to rehire a nanny now, for the needs of your family now, would your current nanny be a strong candidate?  If not, then I think you have your answer.

I would take a week or two to do some planning, and then sit down with her and let her know that given her plans to be out of the country for three months, and the changing needs of your family, you will be ending her employment with you.  Give her a generous severance package, and offer support for helping her find her next job (if you're willing), a good reference, etc... and then go hire what you need.

We are in a similar position, wrestling with whether the nanny we have had for three years, who was fantastic with infants, is up to what we currently need for our preschoolers.  It's a very difficult decision and position to be in.  I would be so relieved if given something like a three month absence to make the decision and process easier.

Good luck.[/quote]

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