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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Jane, We have enjoyed working with you these past years. The kids have loved you and have thrived in your care as they transitioned from infants to preschoolers (or whatever their ages.) The time has come for us to make a change to care that better matches their current stage of development. We will be making the change effective May 1, 2015. We plan to give you a glowing reference and are prepared to offer severance pay of $4,000 payable on April 30, 2015 provided you continue employment with us through that date and continue to offer the same love and care you've provided during your tenure with us.

Sincerely,
Bob and Ellen Smith

I'm a nanny and this is more or less what I would want to see. Make sure she knows the amount you're offering. I once had a family promise a bonus if I stayed to the end and it ended up being $200. I turned down other work for a lousy $200.I felt burned and taken advantage of. Another family told me up front they were offering a months severance and I did whatever I could to help them transition during their move to another state. They also gave me a VERY nice written note and gift. I remember them fondly and they'll always be the bar I measure other families against.

Communication is key and and make sure she knows it isn't something she did but the kids are growing and changing and ready for a change.[/quote]

Thank you!  This language is exactly along the lines of what I was struggling to work through - very helpful.[/quote]

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