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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We hired someone who we thought was great. Turns out she’s not a good fit for our family and our needs.

For people who have been on similar situations, how did you handle it? We have already interviewed a strong candidate and have a trial run with her soon. She could start as soon as next week.[/quote]

What does your contract state? If you don't have a written contract what was discussed? Honor what you agreed as notice or the same amount in severence if you want her gone. Always remember the grapevine of nannies is strong and you don't want to get a bad reputation of being a bad and unfair employer, as they all talk to each other.[/quote]

We are required to give 2 weeks’ notice during our probationary period (which we are still in). I know that the grapevine is strong. I of course will give her whatever she’s entitled to, but sometimes you just don’t know whether it’s going to work until they’re doing the job. And in this case, it’s not working.[/quote]

That is absolutely your perogative as it would be hers, it has to work for everyone or it works for no one. As long as you are going to fulfill your contractual requirements then you are fine. If you don't want her to continue then pay her her severence and call it a day. Would you be willing to give her a reference or do you feel you cannot represent her as a nanny to another family? If not and you have coverage then better to end it ASAP. You can either be honest or use an excuse if you think it will hurt her feelings and cause a scene ongoing. Sometimes it's just not a match, for either party so no point in continuing. GL[/quote]

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