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[quote=Anonymous]It sounds like you have until the end of June to work a regular schedule, and then the parents are prepared to pay you one or two weeks severance?  I would put your frustration and surprise aside and focus on pushing for the two weeks severance.  That is the right thing for the family to do given how long you've been with them and the fact that they are changing your end date rather abruptly.  However, even if they only give you a week of severance they still would have given you two weeks notice overall.  That's not great, but not unreasonable either.

It isn't clear from your post why they don't need you at all in July, but I wouldn't necessarily assume this is something they've known about.  It sounds like they are just getting around to locking in summer and fall plans--not ideal, but not that unusual for a busy family.

Again, they seem like they are trying to balance your needs with theirs.  Explain to them why you think two weeks severance following your last day on June 30 is fair and necessary to give you a cushion while you find another job.  Remind them that it is late for people to be looking for summer nannies and early for them to be looking for fall nannies, so the family's timing really puts you in a bad spot financially.  As for the August dates, tell them you're open to helping out then but can't commit because you need full time work and if the right fit comes up before then, you will need to take it.

Also, ask the MB if she can help you find another job by posting a recommendation on her neighborhood listserv, at her local gym, or in similar outlets.  [/quote]

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