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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You should make it very clear to the vet clinic folks that your current situation will require a full two weeks between when they formally offer you the job and when you will be able to start. You need to give this family at least two weeks notice, and the vet clinic folks should understand and respect that; it seems pretty standard among those of us who are not accustomed to burning every bridge we've ever walked across. [/quote]

I agree with this advice.

I'm an MB and if you came to me and told me everything you said above I would understand.  I would, of course, be really distraught at losing you and having to start over, but I would understand.

Don't give notice until you're absolutely sure about the new gig, do make it clear to them that you have to give at least two weeks to your current employer (and tell them why - if they sat on your application for a month before acting they need to be prepared to have lost you or have to work with you.  By the way, it might be a red flag that they waited so long - so don't put all your eggs into this basket necessarily.)

Put your own needs first, but act with as much consideration and professionalism as possible.

You're actually in a great spot - you have a good job now and an exciting prospect.  That's all good for you.  It just may take some finesse and care to manage it all well.

Good luck![/quote]

OP here and thank you for your post. I really am hoping to give two weeks, I'm just terrified of losing this opportunity. I do enjoy working as a nanny, but I'm 26 and I would really like to move on to something else. I don't have the money right now to go back to school and it has been extremely hard to even get an interview for anything besides nannying.    [/quote]

I agree with the PP. That said, do better than hope to give two weeks. Commit to giving two weeks. That is the professional way to leave a job and if you are honest with your new employer and they are honorable, they will understand that two weeks notice is standard.[/quote]

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