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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been working for this family for about 4 and half years now.
They have 2 kids and I adore them.
I'm planning on moving on to my next chapter in life and need to tell them I'm going to be leaving.
They have no idea I'm planning on moving on.

How much time is enough time to give them so they can find another nanny?
Is 1-2 months a fair time?
Most people give families two weeks notice but I don't think it's enough for them.[/quote]

What is your "next chapter"?  Do you have a contract?  1-2 months is very considerate. [/quote]

My next chapter is to look for another nanny job.A different family.
I’m burnout and not getting paid enough for what I do.[/quote]

Giving a months notice seems fair to me.

I will say though, if you were my nanny, I’d much rather have you say, “I’m burnt out and I need more money” - I’d gladly give my (beloved) nanny a month off (though it’d probably be at half pay) and give her a significant raise than lose her. If you like the job otherwise it’s at least worth asking.

Plus if the answer is “we can’t afford to give you a raise” that makes it easier to use them as a reference. If I couldn’t meet my nanny’s salary requirements, and she was looking for a new gig, I’d gladly give a glowing reference. If she was just leaving, and looking for nanny jobs in the same area, I’d be somewhat perplexed, and that might impact how much I was willing to go to bat for her. [/quote]

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