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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]MB here.

Do you have another job to go to OP?  If not, do that first.  Find your next job before you leave this one - then you will have a degree of financial security no matter how your current employers react.  Also, if you look for a job while you're still there you can avoid having to use this family as a reference - which makes things simpler.

When you have another job lined up you can give notice.  One month is very gracious and professional.  Do write a written resignation letter - be equally gracious and professional in writing as you are being with the amount of notice you're providing.

Be prepared for any reaction, hope for the best but plan for the worst.  You cannot guarantee that the parents won't be angry - but it's not your job to manage their emotions.  If they don't handle it well that's on them.  Just be sure that you act in a way that you feel comfortable with, and that reflects how you want to be perceived and treated as a professional.

Good luck.  (And yes - get a written contract w/ your next position!)[/quote]

+1. Another MB here and to be honest 2 weeks notice is more than enough. Do make it all about YOU when you talk to them (it will preserve your reference hopefully). YOU need a job with more predictable hours. YOU need a job that regularly has more hours. YOUR needs have changed and it is time to move on. As the PP above stated, be gracious and professional. This isn't the time to display anger, annoyance or anything negative about the family. You can even THANK them for the wonderful 4 years and gush about how delightful the children have been to work with.  :thumbup: [/quote]

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