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[quote=Anonymous]Some backstory:

I am a part time nanny for 3 kids. Initially, my hours were going to be set for about 20 a week after a month but that changed as mb's schedule was going to be all over the place. I wasn't a fan of working varied hours but  we made an agreement that I would get paid at minimum for 15 hours a week whether I was needed or not and I'd know up to 3-4 months in advance my schedule.  Cool.

I was going along with this despite mb having to change the schedule after initially giving me a different one at times, as well as canceling a day here and there with a few days or one day notice. I didn't like it but let it go. We have a pretty good relationship. I enjoy being with the kids and the parents are nice and welcoming people.

Long story short, last week I wasn't feeling well but 100% was still planning on going into work. I called mb to ask her if she would be fine if I didn't take kids out for an outing and instead stayed at the home as she'd wanted me to take them out so she could have time to herself while off of work. Before I could ask to say that, she said she thought it was better I stayed home so I didn't get her or the kids sick. I asked if she was sure because I was never planning on staying home and she said yes. Last week I was only scheduled for 10 hours. She asked if she could just pay me for the 6 hours I worked. I paused and said yes but was pretty upset and disappointed. In almost a year of working with them, it was my first time not coming in because I myself wasn't feeling well and while we didn't go over paid sick days, I was honestly surprised that after one time, it was grounds for not paying for a 15 hour week.  I regularly take the kids out and never ask for gas money as well as taking them out for lunch, etc without expectation of repayment often. After the constant schedule changes, canceled days then this, I decided I would give notice.

I was scheduled this week for about 40 hours but on Sunday mb texts that I'm only needed for 8 hours (15 hours payment.) This made me even more upset on top of the sick day issue and admittedly, my texts with her were very short, meaning 'yes, no, okay, etc.'

I came in today and spoke with mb for a minute on the phone then a few seconds when leaving. Db calls me about 5 minutes later asking if everything was okay because mb thinks I was being cold. I was surprised because I didn't say anything rude to her but I guess my negative vibe was obvious. I said everything was fine. He repeatedly was asking. I kept saying everything was fine and I'd talk later.

I was planning on giving 6 weeks notice as I figured that would give employers plenty of time to find a replacement but after the phone call, I don't even know how to see them again without spewing my frustration, and more awkwardness. They are a good family and kind hearted and I'm embarrassed now that my negativity made mb feel bad but I have to do what's best for me financially.

Any advice on how to get over this awkwardness without making it difficult for myself and them to work together for the next few weeks - if they would like. I'm fine If I leave before 6 weeks.

Thank you and I apologize for the long winded post.[/quote]

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